Christian Education

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

1. Develop critical thinking skills founded on a biblical worldview in order to prepare age-appropriate lessons that communicate and apply biblical truth to meet the needs of students.

2. Acquire a foundational knowledge of educational theory, child development, and the systems of education in order to implement an effective system of discipline and classroom management based on a Christian philosophical foundation.

3. Demonstrate technological and technical skills required for competent classroom instruction.

4. Identify, understand and apply principles of human development including the characteristics, needs, and developmental tasks across the human lifespan with a holistic view of the child in the classroom.

5. Develop multicultural and diversity competencies appropriate to include all people regardless of disability, gender, race or ethnicity.

Career Opportunities

Students who graduate with a Christian Education major are trained for ministry in a local church in areas such as director of children’s ministry, adult education, discipleship, small groups, involvement, and Christian education.  Many Christian schools also accept a Christian education degree as qualification for teaching at the preschool and elementary level.  Students may also work through the ABCTE program to obtain teacher certification in certain states. Students may also pursue a graduate degree in education leading to initial teaching certification from different universities.

Program Goals

Students will be able to do the following:

1. Prepare age-appropriate Bible lessons that communicate and apply Biblical truth to the needs of students.
2. Identify the characteristics, needs, and developmental tasks across the human lifespan.
3. Evaluate products and resources that seek to assist the educational ministry of the church.