课程

• Theological Studies: Christian Education Leadership
• 49个单位

• Theological Foundations

• Exegetical Theology
• 6单元

• THL 311: Old Testament Book of the Bible
• 3

This course will offer an in-depth study of a single book of the Old Testament or several books in their entirety which will vary from offering to offering 和 be selected by the instructor. 先决条件: THL 201 or consent of instructor. This course may be repeated for credit if a different book is studied.

OR

• THL 312: New Testament Book of the Bible
• 3

This course will offer an in-depth study of a single book of the New Testament or several smaller books in their entirety which will vary from offering to offering 和 be selected by the instructor. 先决条件: THL 202 or consent of instructor. This course may be repeated for credit if a different book is studied.

• THL 429: Biblical Theology 和 Exegesis
• 3

Through an intensive study of the major themes of the Old 和 New Testaments, this course will introduce 和 apply the tools 和 principles of exegesis 和 hermeneutics with special emphasis on deriving 律法与福音 principles for use in congregational ministry. 先决条件: THL 201 和 THL 202 or concurrent enrollment allowed.

• Systematic Theology (Doctrine)
• 6单元

• THL 371: Christian Doctrine 和 Confessions I
• 3

This introductory course in systematic 和 confessional theology will cover 神学 method, revelation 和 Scripture, 律法与福音, the Triune God 和 His attributes, 人性与罪, 和 the person 和 work of Jesus Christ as the God-man, with an emphasis on key biblical material 和 its expression in the 路德an Confessions.

• THL 372: Christian Doctrine 和 Confessions II
• 3

This introductory course in systematic 和 confessional theology will cover the work of Christ, the person 和 the work of the Holy Spirit, the church 和 eschatology with an emphasis on key biblical materials 和 its expression in the 路德an Confessions. 先决条件: THL 371.

• Historical Theology
• 3单位

• THL 304: History of the Christian Church
• 3

This course will survey the origin 和 development of the Christian church through the examination of its political 和 cultural contexts 和 influences with special consideration given to 神学 themes which surfaced at different times 和 places throughout the history of the Christian church, culminating with 21st century trends in funda精神ism, 福音派的教义, 和合一.

• 任务
• 3单位

• THL 430: Christian Apologetics
• 3

The relationship of the Christian faith to the major philosophies 和 ideologies that conflict with Christianity will be evaluated from the 2nd century to the present in this course. 先决条件: Junior or senior st和ing or consent of instructor.

OR

• THL 481: The Mission of Christ's Church
• 3

This course will provide an overview of the theology 和 practice of Christian missions including the historical development, missionary methods, evangelism programs, 和 paradigm shifts, to develop the skills needed to share the Gospel to others.

• Other Theological Thought
• 3单位

• REL 321: World Religions
• 3

This survey course of the world's major non-Christian religions will include motifs, 信仰模式, ritual 和 worship, 道德, 社会模式, origin 和 development, 和 sacred writings.

OR

• REL 375: Contemporary Religious Bodies
• 3

This introductory survey course of several major Western 神学 positions is organized around the systems of Roman Catholicism, 路德, 加尔文和卫斯理. 先决条件: CTHL 101 or CTHL 200 或同等.

• Christian Education Leadership

• CED 201: Introduction to Christian Education: Theory 和 Practice
• 3

Students will be introduced to the biblical, 神学, 和 historical foundations of Christian education within the church in this course as they meet 和 observe Christian education practitioners; create a philosophy of ministry; begin a professional portfolio; 和 explore their personal interests, 天赋, 和 skills in relation to those needed for success in Christian education leadership. Students will also determine their commitment to The 路德an Church—Missouri Synod Director of Christian Education program. Course requirement: Completion of fingerprint clearance procedures including payment of appropriate fees.

• CED 202: Church Leadership 和 Administration
• 3

In this course students will explore biblical principles 和 current practices of leaders 和 managers: envisioning, 组织, 招聘, 培训, 和 supervision of volunteers, 预算, 宣传, 和 evaluating with special emphasis upon the application of these functions to church 和 parachurch leadership 和 administration. Learning culminates in a strategic ministry plan used within students' fieldwork congregations. 先决条件: Fingerprint clearance or consent of 基督学院's Office of Church Vocations.

• CED 401: Senior Fieldwork Seminar I
• 3

In this course students will spend time on-site with a serving DCE to acquire experience 和 skills related to DCE ministry, including evaluation of the practicum experience, presentation of current DCE ministry trends, 资源, 和哲学. 先决条件: Student is in final year of 和 fully accepted into the DCE program/Christian Education Leadership major.

• CED 402: Senior Fieldwork Seminar II
• 3

的延续 401年清洁能源. 先决条件: 401年清洁能源.

• CED 470: Family Systems
• 3

This course will examine the dynamics of family interaction from a systems perspective. An underst和ing of family systems theory will be applied to the historical, 社会学, 神学, 和 biblical contexts of family life 和 the church. Topics will include family formation, the process of family life, 家族病史, non-nuclear families, 和 crisis assessment.

• PSY 466: Principles of Counseling
• 3

This foundation course will provide an underst和ing of the content 和 process of counseling including basic skills, legal 和 ethical issues, crisis intervention, cultural sensitivity, how 和 when to refer, control-mastery theory, 和 the integration of psychology 和 theology.

• THL 222: Christian Witness 和 Evangelism
• 1

This course will introduce students to the theology 和 practice of Christian evangelism through the development of the skills needed to share the Gospel with others.

• Choose 2 of the following:

• CED 370: Children’s 和 Family Ministry
• 3

This course will examine 和 evaluate methods 和 materials appropriate for faith development 和 reflective of the physical, 精神, 社会, 情感, 和 spiritual needs of children aged birth through grade six. Evaluation of curriculum, 设施, 政策, 和 procedures towards a comprehensive ministry to 和 with children 和 their families will be addressed, emphasizing the involvement of children along with their families into the total life of the church. A fieldwork component is required.

• CED 380: 青年部 和 Culture
• 3

This course examines youth ministry in the context of cultural influences on adolescents in society today through the lens of 路德an theology. The course will include discussions on traditional adolescent issues 和 responses that seek to address these issues. A fieldwork component is required.

• CED 455: Catechesis: Theory 和 Practice
• 3

This course will survey the history, theory, 和 practice of catechesis in the 路德an Church. Students will examine a variety of catechetical models 和 skills needed to develop a holistic approach to the catechesis of youth, 成年人, 和家庭. A fieldwork component is required. Offered in alternate years. 先决条件: THL 371 (concurrent enrollment allowed).

• CED 460: Adult Ministry
• 3

This course will introduce students to the 神学 foundation of ministry to 和 with 成年人, stages of adulthood, 成人学习, generational theories, unique needs of contemporary 成年人, theory 和 practice of small group ministry, 和 current programs 和 practices which will equip 成年人 for ministry, build-up the body of Christ, 和 develop 成年人' faith in Christ.