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Christian Education<br />
A Division of Talbot School of Theology<br />
Faculty<br />
Dean: ...............................................................................Dennis H. Dirks, Ph.D.<br />
Dean of the Faculty: ........................................Michael J Wilkins, Ph.D.<br />
Chair: .............................................................................Richard J. Leyda, Ph.D.<br />
Professors:................................................ Anthony, Dirks, Issler, Lawson<br />
Associate Professors: ..................... Carr, Cunningham, Kim, Leyda<br />
Mission<br />
The Christian Education Ministries major is designed to develop and<br />
equip its graduates for entry-level professional ministries in church<br />
and parachurch agencies and to provide foundation for seminary or<br />
other graduate education.<br />
Objectives<br />
By the completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education<br />
Ministries, students will:<br />
1. demonstrate an understanding of biblical and theological<br />
principles derived from personal Bible study that will impact<br />
their life development and personal spiritual formation;<br />
2. develop knowledge, values and skills that serve as a basis for<br />
balanced adult life and professional ministry service;<br />
3. apply principles, concepts and methods that facilitate organizational<br />
leadership of disciple-making ministries in a variety of<br />
interpersonal settings;<br />
4. formulate a rationale for ministry based on theological,<br />
historical, philosophical and social science perspectives that<br />
inform programmatic ministry development;<br />
5. achieve a working knowledge of teaching-learning process<br />
and make appropriate application in a variety of interpersonal<br />
settings with sensitivity to individual needs and developmental<br />
understandings.<br />
Degree Program<br />
A Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Education Ministries is offered<br />
upon completion of the university baccalaureate and major<br />
requirements. The Christian Education Ministries major requires the<br />
completion of a core of 37 units, 24 of which must be upper division<br />
and include: 150, 251, 252, 260, 261, 371, 380, 382, 415, 426, 461, 462<br />
and one of the following: 372, 373, 374. Bible 320 must be taken as<br />
the Bible elective.<br />
In addition to the 37-unit core, each student is encouraged to select<br />
a specialization of 10 units to be taken either within or outside of the<br />
Christian Education and Biblical Studies Departments to fulfill his /<br />
her elective requirements. There are six specializations from which a<br />
student may choose that reflect a broad variety of ministry options in<br />
this field. The diversified specialization allows the student to design a<br />
program that best suits his / her vocational interests.<br />
The general education requirement for a foreign language for those<br />
majoring in Christian education depends upon the number of years<br />
that were completed in high school of the same foreign language.<br />
Specific requirements are listed under “general education requirements”<br />
for the bachelor of arts degree.<br />
All specialization courses are subject to departmental approval.<br />
Students may choose a general B.A. in Christian Education Ministries<br />
or declare an area of specialization. If a general degree is sought,<br />
the student may choose elective courses from across the <strong>University</strong><br />
to satisfy the total number of units needed for graduation, with the<br />
approval of the student’s academic advisor. If the student chooses to<br />
identify a specialization, evidence of that focus should come through<br />
a list of 10 units of specialization coursework approved in consultation<br />
with the student’s advisor.<br />
e l e m e n ta ry te aC h I n G<br />
C r e d e n t I a l P r o G r a m (6 4 U n I t s)<br />
The Christian Education Ministries/ teaching emphasis majors must<br />
complete a core of 64 units, of which 24 must be upper division and<br />
include: 150, 251, 260, 261, 371, 372, 380, 382; Education 301, 330,<br />
341, 420, 430, 440, and 442. Bible 320 must be taken as the Bible<br />
elective.<br />
Education 440 may be taken before graduation in lieu of CE 461 and<br />
462. Certain specific general education courses are also required<br />
which include: Psychology 200 and Physical Education 201.<br />
This option combines the C.E. major core with liberal studies courses.<br />
This specialization requires ARTS 306, LEDU 380, LEDU 335, MATH<br />
117, 118, and MUSC 310 for credential requirements. Students<br />
must pass the general knowledge section of the National Teachers<br />
Examination (NTE) prior to student teaching. The student must<br />
consult with the Departments of Christian Education and Education<br />
for specifics.<br />
Those interested in this teaching credential should be advised that<br />
all single subject teaching credential programs are undergoing revision.<br />
Consult with the Education department for details on current<br />
programs.<br />
Children<br />
Vocational opportunities with this option include children’s director<br />
or minister in a local church, a staff member with organizations that<br />
minister to children in the United States or on a mission field, a writer<br />
of materials for use with children.<br />
Youth<br />
Vocational opportunities for youth specialization would include<br />
a local church youth director or minister, a club director for youth<br />
20<strong>05</strong> – 20<strong>07</strong> C ATA LO G Undergraduate Programs 81
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