Academic Programs - Dallas Theological Seminary

Course Descriptions
CE440 Single and Senior Adult Ministry
in the Local Church
Baker
A study of biblical and practical principles
of single adult and senior adult
ministry designed to enable students
to understand, develop, administer, and
oversee a local church program for
single or senior adults. 3 hours.
Home and Family
CE505
CE510
The Christian Home
Edwards, Lawson
This course comprises four one-hour
modules designed to provide a biblical
understanding of the issues, responsibilities,
and problems in Christian families.
Each module can be taken individually
for one-hour credit. 1–4 hours (1 hour
for each module).
Module 1
Dynamics of a Christian Marriage
Lawson
Examines both Old and New Testament
passages that establish the foundation
for a dynamic Christian marriage.
1 hour.
Module 2
Communication and Conflict
Resolution
Kim and Phil Humphries
Offers exercises and experiences that
strengthen communication and conflict
resolution skills within the Christian
marriage and home. 1 hour.
Module 3
Dynamics of a Christian Family
Lawson
Looks at issues and responsibilities that
affect the nurturing and enriching of a
Christian family. 1 hour.
Module 4
Family Research and
Assessment
Barnes
Examines the findings of research on
family dynamics and provides certifications
and training for the Prepare/Enrich
Inventory for couple and family assessments.
1 hour.
Seminar on Children, Youth, and
Family Problems
Sedwick
A study of issues and problems related
to marriage and Christian family living,
with emphasis on researching, analyzing,
and solving those problems. Enrollment
limited to 15 students. 2 hours.
CE515
Media
CE605
CE610
Family Life Education
Humphries
Biblical principles and practical techniques
for designing and implementing
church programs of instruction in
marriage, family relationships, childrearing,
and other aspects of family life
and church-home cooperation. 3 hours.
Christian Journalism
Glahn
A course designed to help students
develop basic skills in writing for publication.
Students research, write, and submit
work to publications in a variety of formats
during the semester. Enrollment
limited to 12 students. 3 hours.
Independent Study in Audiovisual
Production
Regier
An opportunity for students who have
completed CE103 Teaching Process and
CE104 Audiovisual Presentations to
explore some facet of visual communication
more deeply. 1 hour.
Specialized Education
CE705
CE710
CE715
Principles of Discipleship
Heinemann
A study of the philosophy and methodology
of disciple development, based
on selected portions of the New
Testament, especially the life of Christ.
3 hours.
Practice of Discipleship
Heinemann
A small-group seminar emphasizing
the process of discipleship. The
professor and students share together
the discipleship experience, using
various techniques of sound discipleship
ministry. 3 hours.
The Role of the Associate
in Ministry
Edwards, Sedwick
From candidating to ministry development,
this course will enable the
student to be effective from the first
day in ministry. Key program issues will
include recruiting, training, and working
with professional staff. A comprehensive
approach to evaluating various church
ministries will be developed. Weddings,
funerals, and baptismal services will be
discussed. Field trips to various local
ministry organizations give practical
experience in weddings, funerals,
baptism, camping, hospital visitation,
and homeless ministry. 3 hours.
Department of Christian Education
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
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