Christian Education Department
Diploma in Children’s and Teen’s Ministries
Purpose of the program
This two-year non-residential program is designed to provide the student with the biblical and theological education, as well as the practical skills necessary to prepare them to minister in the area of Christian education.
Goals of Program
In addition to the general expectations of the seminary, students who graduate with a Diploma in Christian Education should possess the following abilities.
The graduate is expected to possess an understanding of the various types of Christian ministry. The graduate is expected to possess an understanding and ability to apply the principles of age-appropriate Bible teaching. Finally, the graduate is expected to understand and apply principles of administration and design to church-based education.
OVERVIEW OF TOPICS AND CREDITS
Course no. |
Course title |
Credits: |
| OT 101 |
Old Testament Survey |
3 |
| NT 101 |
New Testament Survey |
3 |
| NT 105 |
Hermeneutics |
2 |
| TH 100 |
Systematic Theology I |
4 |
| TH 130 |
Christian Ethics |
2 |
| TH 140 |
Christian Apologetics |
2 |
| CH 100 |
Church History |
3 |
| MS 110 |
Principles of Church Growth |
2 |
| MS 120 |
Evangelism and Discipleship |
2 |
| MS 105 |
Contemporary Religions and Cults |
2 |
| CE 101 |
Introduction to Christian Education |
1.5 |
| CE 103 |
Administration of Christian Education |
1 |
| CE 104 |
Curriculum Development |
1.5 |
| CE 105 |
Christian Education Outside the Local Church |
1 |
| CE 111 |
Teaching the Bible to Children |
3 |
| CE 121 |
Teaching the Bible to Adults |
1 |
| GS 130 |
Introduction to Pedagogy |
1 |
| PM 151 |
Ministry and Music |
1 |
| GS 141 |
Developmental Psychology |
1 |
| GS 121 |
History of Ukraine |
2 |
| CE 190 |
Practical Christian Ministry |
3 |
| |
Diploma Project |
3 |
| |
TOTAL |
49.5 |
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