1974-1975 Academic Catalog

Biblical Education 362 Christian Education of Youth - W hours Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of youth, the understanding of youth's .prob– lems, and their implications for the work of the church. Programs, leadership, materials, trends and organization of youth work within and related to the church. 365 Audio-Visual Methods - W 3 hours The methods of preparing and using audio-visual materials as aids 'to teaching, including commercial, projected and non-projected materials. 366 Christian Education of Adults - Sp 3 hours The presentation of the characteristics and needs of the adult, his worship, education, service, and recreation in the church and the home. 460 Independent Study in Christian Education - A, W, Sp 1-4 hours Opportunity to explore in depth an area or problem by independent research in Christi– an education. 461 Philosophy of Christian Education A 4 hours A study of the Scriptural principles upon which the Christian philosophy of education is based. 462 Seminar in Christian Education W 3 hours Trends and problems of the field are analyzed and defined by individual research and group conferences. 463 Methods of Bible Teaching - Sp 3 hours An experimentation and application in the classroom of various methods of Bible study and teaching. Prerequisite: BE 262 470 Student Teaching in Christian Education Three student teaching programs are available, from which the student chooses one according to his interest and the experience desired. Nine credit hours of student teaching are required. A. Church Education Program 15 hours Ten weeks in a local church gaining experience in the total educational program of the church, under the supervision of the Christian Education faculty and the Pastor and/or DCE. Three hours of independent study related to church education are a part of this program. B. Camp Program 12 hours B. Six weeks in a Christian camp gaining experience in small group Bible teaching and counseling, and camp administration, under the supervision of the Christian Education faculty and the camp director. Three hours of independent study related to camping are a part of this program. C, D, E. Church Program 3 hours each quarter Three quarters of experience teaching a church group. This involves lesson plan– ning, teaching, and evaluation sessions.