Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

Christian Education
Faculty
Chair: .............................................................................Richard J. Leyda, Ph.D.
Professors:................................................ Anthony, Dirks, Issler, Lawson
Associate Professors: ..................... Carr, Cunningham, Kim, Leyda
Research Professor: .............................................................................Wright
Objective
The aim of the department of Christian education is that of developing
Christian educators who understand the significance of an educational
ministry and who possess the skills necessary to function as
Christian educators. To this end, course offerings have been designed
to blend theory and practice. Most elective courses are designed for
tracking to accommodate the student’s vocational specialization.
Courses (TTCE)
ttCe 511 foundations of Leadership ..................................................3
Investigation into leadership theory and practice leading to
the development of a bibliocentric philosophy of leader-
ship; practice in basic leadership skills; study of application of
concepts in the church and parachurch agencies. Elective. By
arrangement.
ttCe 512 educational Leadership & administration .....................3
An analysis of leadership and administrative principles and
processes as they apply to the church and parachurch agen-
cies. Special attention to the relation of administrative func-
tions and ministry. Required of M.Div. (C.E.), M.A. Min. (C.E.),
and M.A.C.E. students. Offered spring semester.
ttCe 514 Women & men in Christian ministry ................................2
An investigation of the role of women and men in ministry
and leadership in the light of Scripture. Also includes a discus-
sion of issues men and women in the ministry face when
working together. Elective. Offered spring, even years.
ttCe 518 staff Development..................................................................2
An in-depth look at issues surrounding the development,
supervision, and support of volunteer staff as well as the
dynamics of multiple-staff ministry and ways to enhance
the work of ministry teams. Required in Accelerated M.A.C.E.
program. Offered spring, odd years.
ttCe 521 foundations of the Teaching-Learning Process ...........3
Investigation into the major issues of educational psychol-
ogy, including learning theory, motivation, learning styles,
and instructional methodologies with direct application to
classroom use. Integration of theology and psychology an
emphasis. Required of MACE Students. Offered fall semester.
ttCe 543 Counseling adolescents & Their Parents ........................2
An overview of the issues related to providing pastoral coun-
seling to adolescents and their parents including addictive
behavioral problems, abnormal developmental concerns,
intervention and enrichment counseling and awareness
of when and to whom to refer adolescents for professional
therapy. Required of M.A. in Youth Ministry. Offered fall, even
228 Talbot School of Theology B I O L A U N I V E R S I T Y
years.
ttCe 552 Life span Development in ministry ..................................3
A survey of human development research with attention
given to physical, cognitive, socio-emotional, moral, and
faith aspects as they relate to spiritual development of the
individual and the family as a basis for a holistic Christian edu-
cation ministry. Required of M.A.C.E. and M.A. in Min. (Pastoral
Emphasis) students. Offered spring semester.
ttCe 555 Parachurch youth ministry ...................................................2
Focus on the various types of parachurch ministry to junior
high and high school age students available. Includes prin-
ciples which make parachurch youth ministry different from
local church youth ministry and principles for beginning a
new parachurch campus club. Elective. By arrangement.
ttCe 562 Personal & interpersonal Development ..........................3
Emphasis on personal and interpersonal growth through indi-
vidual assignments and small group interactions. Opportunity
given for spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and relational
development, with attention to intercultural contexts. Re-
quired of two year M.A.C.E. students. Offered spring semester.
ttCe 566 youth Group Development & Programming ................2
A step by step approach to the building of a youth group and
developing a yearly youth group ministry program. Emphasis
may be on either junior high or high school age group and
course will contain an emphasis on development of com-
munity within the group. Required of M.A. in Youth Ministry.
Offered spring, odd years.
ttCe 570 special studies in Christian education ............................2
Designed for students who desire a specific course content
not covered in any of the regularly offered classes. May be
taken twice with different emphases. Content will differ based
on need / interest. Possible required fee. Admission to course
by advisor approval. By arrangement.
ttCe 591 Teaching ministry Practicum ..............................................1
Structured experiences in teaching of the Bible in church or
parachurch vocational settings. Relates to development of
speaking skills required in professional ministry positions. Les-
son preparation and presentation are emphasized. Required
of M.A.C.E. students with limited ministry experience. Offered
Fall / Spring.