2007-2008 Grace University Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministry
Concentration in Christian Education

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This concentration is designed for the student who desires to major in religious education in preparation for entrance to a Christian education ministry in the local church or other Christian organizations.  The program, therefore, is flexible to meet the needs of associate staff.

Objectives:
In addition to the objectives listed under the ministry core, the following objectives are specific to this concentration:

• Be able to assume the responsibilities of a full-time Church Education ministry.
• Organize and administer a total educational program.
• Minister with people as a servant-leader.
• Teach for response at all age levels.

Biblical/Theological Requirements		40
BS 101	Old Testament Survey	4
BS 102	New Testament Survey	4
BS 103	Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods	3
BS 110	Evangelism and Spiritual Life	2
BS 406	Romans	3
TH 203	Theology of Church Mission	2
TH 301	Theology 1	3
TH 302	Theology 2	3
BS/TH	Bible or Theology Electives	16
General Education Requirements		39
EN 101	College Composition I	3
EN 102/103	Creative Writing or College Composition II	3
HU 221/323/	Introduction to Philosophy or World Views or
412/414	Apologetics or Ethics	3
HU xxx	Literature Elective	3
MA 201/211	College Algebra or Statistics	3
MU 420	Christian Worship	3
PE 101	Introduction to Health and Wellness	2
PE xxx	Choose two P.E. Electives	2
PSY 101	General Psychology	3
SCI xxx	Science Elective	3
SP 120	Oral Communications	3
SS 101	Freshmen Seminar	1
SS 231	Church History	3
SS 400	Senior Integration	1
SS xxx	Social Science Elective	3
Core Requirements		25
BU 300	Principles of Leadership & Management	2
CM 303	Fundamentals of Instruction & Mentoring	2
CM 201	Ministry in the 21st Century	3
BU 308/320	Personal Finance or Introduction to Finance	3
CM 411	Communicating God’s Word	3
CM 302	Spiritual & Personal Formation For Ministry	3
CM 320	Curriculum & Instruction	3
CM 403	Administrative Leadership	3
CM 404	Intro to Biblical Counseling	3
Concentration Requirements:		24
CM 301	Christian Education of Youth	3
CM 312	Christian Education of Children	3
CM 401	Christian Education of Adults	3
CM 402	History and Philosophy of Christian Education	3
CM 442	Christian Education Internship	3
CM xxx	Christian Ministry Electives	9
Servant Leadership Training*		8 sem.
Grace L.I.F.E. Requirements*		8 sem.
TOTAL HOURS		128
*For requirements, see Student Handbook