WHY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION?
The Christian education track of the Advanced Certificate in Christian Ministries is designed for those who desire to minister in creating ministry programs within the church that encourage spiritual growth through meaningful relationships, compelling biblical teaching, effective program development, and influential leadership. This program provides biblical and counseling education for those anticipating vocations as ministers of Christian education, children’s workers, ministers of youth, or ministers of adults.
Overview
(Individual courses may vary)
First Year
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Hermeneutics
Pentecostal History and Doctrine
Intro to Christian Doctrines
Intro to Christian Care
Intro to Christian Education
Intro to Music Ministries
Intro to Missions
Intro to Psychology
Intro to Library Research
Intro to Counseling
Discipleship
Spiritual Formation
Field Ministry
Ministry Practicum
Second Year
Theology of Christian Education
Child Theology
History and Philosophy
Christian Education of Children
Youth Ministry
Human Growth & Development
Cross Cultural Experience
Systematic Theology I
Systematic Theology II
Homiletics
Anthropology
OT Book Study I
Conflict Management
Field Ministry
Ministry Practicum
Spiritual Formation
Third Year
Small Group Ministry
Ministry to Singles
Counseling Children
Family Stress and Resilience
Introduction to Family Studies
Contextualization
Youth, Media and Worship
Denominations and Sects
Ethics
Church History I
Church History II
NT Book Study I
Senior Paper
Field Ministry
Ministry Practicum
Spiritual Formation