CEDF 5100 – Christian Education and Formation In the Church
This course will introduce the tensions and dimensions of historical, 神学, and pedagogical foundations of Christian Formation. Time will be given to discussing leadership concerns as pastors of Christian Formation. Students will be encouraged to engage the material realizing other courses will pursue the topics in more detail. This course will facilitate a broad awareness of Christian formation in the Church.
A framework for ministry to and with children will be developed by examining biblical foundations, 当前的需要, 以及有效的事工模式. Child development and the spiritual formation of children will be explored. Sound curriculum and effective teaching techniques for children will be addressed.
CEDF 6220 – Incorporating Children in Worship
CEDF 6228 – Management Issues in Youth Ministry
One of the constant challenges for those in youth work is the management of the ministry and of one’s self. This practical course will address such issues as managing finances, 风险管理, 建立团队事工, 组织时间, 办公室, 事件, 和会议.
CEDF 6232 – Adult Education in the Church
Drawing on biblical and 神学 foundations, 当前的需要, 性学研究, 以及有效的事工模式, a framework for ministry to and with 成年人 will be developed. Certain groups will receive special attention, including opportunities and challenges for single 成年人 (including divorced and widowed), 老年人, 男人和女人.
CEDF 6240 – Intergenerational Communities: Families and Children in Congregations
CEDF 6273 – Camping and Retreat Ministry
Camping and retreat ministries have proven to be very effective means of Christian formation. 露营事工的基本原理, 撤退, and weekend-intensive ministry for youth, 成年人, and local churches will be developed along with how to plan, 实现, and evaluate camping and retreat programs and resources.
CEDF 6300 – Foundations of Youth Ministry
A framework for ministry with youth will be developed by examining biblical and 神学 foundations and the systems that impact youth. 这将导致设计程序, service-education, 撤退, leadership development and other support systems. Students completing this course will have developed their own youth ministry plan based on their considerations of key foundational components for ministry.
CEDF 6310 – Special Topics in Youth Ministry
This course is offered in conjunction with the Center for Youth Ministry. Various current and practical topics in youth ministry will be highlighted, 通常有嘉宾主持. 这门课可以上多次. This is a weekend intensive offered each semester where seminary students will be interacting with others of diverse ministry experiences.
CEDF 7180 – Special Topics in Youth Ministry
This course is offered in conjunction with the Center for Youth Ministry. Various current and practical topics in youth ministry will be highlighted, 通常有嘉宾主持. 这门课可以上多次. This is a weekend intensive offered each semester where seminary students will be interacting with others of diverse ministry experiences.
CEDF 7190 – Special Topics in Christian Education
This open category allows periodic focus on various special topics in Christian education and formation. 这门课可以上多次.
CEDF 7200 – Christian Education and Formation In the Church
This course will introduce the tensions and dimensions of historical, 神学, and pedagogical foundations of Christian Formation. Time will be given to discussing leadership concerns as pastors of Christian Formation. Students will be encouraged to engage the material realizing other courses will pursue the topics in more detail. This course will facilitate a broad awareness of Christian formation in the Church.
CEDF 7390 – Independent Study in Christian Education and Formation
An opportunity for students to explore a topic of interest outside the regular curriculum. 需要教练的许可. Submission of course proposal/syllabus to the academic dean is required.
CEDF 7490 – Thesis I: Topics in Christian Education