Course Catalog 2008-2009 - Concordia University

REL 3353 American Christianity orREL 3381 Major World ReligionsSOC 1301 Introduction to Sociology *SOC 3302 Marriage and FamilyOne of the following:REL 3302 Luke-ActsREL 3303 Major Pauline EpistlesREL 3312 Wisdom LiteratureREL 3313 IsaiahREL 3335 Christian ApologeticsSpecialization AreasSelect one of the following specialization areasCross-Cultural - 20 academic hoursANT 1301 Introduction to AnthropologyHIS 3304 History and Culture of Mexican AmericansHIS 2306 Race and Ethnic RelationsSPN 1401 Spanish ISPN 1402 Spanish IISPN 3398 International Studies: Study of ___________or SPN 3399 Independent Study in multicultural settingWorship and the Arts - 20 academic hoursART 1303 Introduction to Studio Art*REDU 3230 Contemporary Worship ProgrammingENG 3321 Theatrical Performanceor ENG 3322 Group PerformanceMUS 1120 Vocal Technique (counted in core)*MUS 2214 Conducting I (counted in core)*MUS 3262 Worship and Music (counted in core)*REL 3345 Theology of WorshipPlus three hours from either music lessons or ensembles.TheologyAt least 18 additional hours chosen from the followingareas: REL, GRE or HEB. REL 1331 may not be used.Children's Ministry - 20 academic hoursECE 3310 Foundations of Early ChildhoodECE 3320 Early Childhood Education CurriculumECE 3340 Field Experience in Early Childhood MinistryEDU 3240 Home, School, and CommunityEDU 3347 Special Learner/ School LawEDU 3304 Children's LiteratureKIN 3313 Motor Development and LearningOutdoor Ministry - 27 academic hoursUp to eight hours may be counted in the core.AST 3301 AstronomyBIO 1402 General Zoology*BIO 2403 General Botany*REDU 3232 Outdoor Christian EducationESC 1302 Introduction to Environmental ScienceGLG 3301 GeologyKIN 1202 First Aid and SafetyPHY 1302 Physical Science for Liberal Arts orPHY 1401 Physics I*Any three-hour field biology course (BIO 3302, BIO3370, SCI 3303, SCI 3304) or three one-hour biologycourses (BIO 1101 - 1106).Certification as a DCE in The Lutheran Church -Missouri Synod requires completion of two terms ofan internship in a LCMS congregation.REDU 41210 Internship IREDU 41211 Internship IIElective HoursNo elective hours are required since the minimum DCErequirements exceed the minimum bachelor degreerequirements of 128 academic hours.Return to Table of ContentsDirector of Christian Education Certification ProgramPurpose:The Concordia University DCE Specialist Certification Program is a means by which Bachelor degree graduates maycomplete program certification requirements for the Director of Christian Education (DCE) ministry of the LutheranChurch – Missouri Synod and be included on the roster of the Commissioned Ministry.Curricular Structure:The DCE Specialist Certification Program requires a total of up to 70 hours of credit, depending on prior courseworkand experience. A one-year Internship in a LC-MS parish will give 24 academic hours of credit. The Internship isrequired to receive the DCE Certification. Course work could be taken on a part-time basis over two or three yearsand would be followed by a full-time Internship.Program Entrance Requirements:Completion of a Bachelor‘s degree at a regionally accredited institutionOverall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 or betterTwo letters of recommendation (one from an LCMS professional church worker)Official copies of all college transcripts2008-2009 Catalog Page 70