2007-2008 Grace University Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Teacher Education
Religious Education Endorsement

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Completion of the Biblical Studies Division requirements provide the basis for endorsement requirements. These requirements are established by the University consistent with AAHE requirements in Bible and adequately meets ACSI Bible requirements. While the Nebraska Department of Education authorizes the Religious Education subject endorsement, it does not determine endorsement criteria.

Biblical/Theological Requirements		30
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 200	Survey of Theology	2
TH 203	Theology of Church Mission	2
BS 306/316	Daniel & Revelation or Genesis	3
BS/TH	Choose Bible or Theology electives	7
General Education Requirements		58
EN 101	College Composition I	3
EN 102	Creative Writing	3
EN 103	College Composition II	3
HU 382	American Literature	3
HU 414	Ethics	3
HU/MU	Choose an Art or Music course	3
MA 201	College Algebra	3
MA 211	Statistics	3
PE 101	Introduction to Health and Wellness	2
PE xxx	Choose two P.E. electives	2
PSY 101	General Psychology	3
PSY 211	Child Development	3
SCI 341	Principles of Biology & Lab	4
SCI 342	Physical Science	3
SP 120	Oral Communications	3
SS 101	Freshmen Seminar	1
SS 331	World Civilization 1	3
SS 332	World Civilization 2	3
SS 400	Senior Integration	1
SS 431	American Civilization 1	3
SS 432	American Civilization 2	3
Professional Requirements		36
Teacher Education Core		23
ED 200	*Orientation and Field Experience	2
ED 201	*Educational Psychology	3
ED 203	*Pluralism & Cultural Diversity	2
ED 206	Classroom Management in Middle and Secondary Schools	2
ED 301	*Assessment, Tests, & Measurements	2
ED 302	*Introduction to Special Education	3
ED 315	Principles and Methods in Secondary Education	3
ED 316	*Instructional Technology	3
ED 402	History & Philosophy of Education	3
Teacher Education Practicum Experience		13
ED 300	Practicum in Education 1	0
ED 350	Practicum in Education 2	0
ED 400	Practicum in Education 3	0
ED 423	Practicum In Special Education	0
ED 424	Student Teaching Experience	13
ED 450	Practicum in Education 4	0
Servant Leadership Training**		8 sem.
Grace L.I.F.E. Requirements**		8 sem.
TOTAL HOURS		124
* Enrollment in this education course is considered open enrollment and may be taken prior to formal acceptance into the Teacher Education program.
**For requirements, see Student Handbook
Notes: 1. Biblical/Theological Requirements - Studies in the Biblical Studies sequence (specifically course work focusing on Jewish history and the ancient Middle East) provide significant non-Western perspective and should be viewed in the curriculum as non-western studies.