1975-1976 Academic Catalog

Biblical Education 47 261 Christian Education of Children - A 5 hours The presentation of the characteristics and needs of the child, organization and adminis– tration of children's departments, and the methods and materials used in each department. 361 Educational Work of the Church - A 4 hours The methods of organizing and administering the total educational program of the church. Consideration is given to the educational process, leadership education, and meth– ods of counseling and supervision. 362 Christian Education of Youth - W 4 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. (Alternate, odd years) 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 4 hours An experimentation and application in the classroom of various methods of Bible study and teaching. Prerequisite: B~ 262 470 Student Teaching in Christian Education Three student teaching programs are available, from which the student may choose according to his interest and the experience desired. Only five hours applies to the major. Additional hours are elective hours. Prerequisite: 20-25 hrs. in Christian Education. 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. Christian School 5 hours Teaching Bible in a Christian School under the supervision of the Christian Educa– tion faculty. C,D,E. Church Program 2 hours each quarter Teaching experience in a local church under the supervision of the Christian Educa– tion facuity.