Academic Programs - Dallas Theological Seminary

Course Descriptions
CE102
CE103
CE104
CE105
History and Philosophy
of Christian Education
Lawson, Heinemann, McLaughlin
A survey of the history of religious
education from Old Testament times
to the present, and a study of theories
of Christian education, with emphasis
on developing a biblical philosophy of
education. 3 hours.
Teaching Process
The Department
A study of spiritual dynamics in effective
Bible teaching and principles of learning
and teaching, with practice in using
creative classroom methods in an actual
teaching experience. Prerequisite: CE104
Audiovisual Presentations. Enrollment
limited to 40 students. 2 hours.
Audiovisual Presentations
Regier
A hands-on exploration of current
media techniques in Christian education,
with emphasis on computer-based
technology. 1 hour.
Teaching Process and Audiovisual
Presentations
Thames and Regier
A study of spiritual dynamics in effective
Bible teaching and principles of
learning and teaching, with practice in
using creative classroom methods in an
actual teaching experience. The course
includes hands-on exploration of current
media techniques in Christian
education, with emphasis on computerbased
technology. This course integrates
the requirements for CE103 Teaching
Process and CE104 Audiovisual Presentations,
and is offered at the Seminary’s
extension locations in place of CE103
and CE104. 3 hours.
ELECTIVE COURSES
The Christian Education department offers
two ministry tracks in the Th.M. degree
program, one with vocational concentrations
and the other in cooperation with seven
other academic departments of the Seminary.
Th.M. students in the Academic Ministries
track with a Christian Education concentration
must complete at least nine hours
of elective courses in Christian Education
in addition to the required courses. These
nine hours must be selected from the
following courses:
• CE315 Administrative Process 3
• CE410 Children’s Ministry
in the Church 3
• CE415 Church Ministries with Youth 3
• CE425 Church Ministries with Adults 3
• CE505 The Christian Home 3
• CE715 The Role of the Associate
in Ministry 3
Curriculum and Instruction
CE205
CE210
CE215
CE220
Small-group Process in Ministry
Edwards, Heinemann
The examination and practice of communication
skills in small-group settings,
with emphasis on exercises that enhance
those skills. Current small-group
ministry models will be reviewed. Enrollment
limited to 20 students. 3 hours.
Designing Biblical Instruction
Sedwick
Analysis of the teaching-learning process;
practice in writing instructional objectives
and designing plans for biblical
curriculum development; and a study of
task descriptions, motivation, and evaluation
in teaching and learning. 3 hours.
Teaching in Christian Higher
Education
Heinemann, Lawson
A seminar on the philosophy, organization,
process, and procedures of designing
an academic course in a Christian
college or seminary. Students in the
Academic Ministries track may take
WM410 Theological Education in
Intercultural Contexts in place of
CE215. 3 hours.
Evaluating Ministry Effectiveness
The Department
A study of the process of assessment
as applied to program evaluation
and measurement of achievement
in schools, churches, and Christian
organizations, with emphasis on design
of valid instruments and appropriate
use of findings to enhance ministry
effectiveness. 3 hours.
Leadership and Administration
CE305
CE310
Current Issues in Christian
Education
McLaughlin
A seminar on current areas of concern
to Christian leaders, including trends in
Christian education and problems and
issues in the world and the church.
2 hours.
Administration in Christian
Higher Education
Thames
A study of the principles of academic
governance, including the nature and
function of church-related institutions
of higher education, with attention to
the responsibilities of leaders in aca-
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