Curriculum for Bachelor in Christian Education

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Christian Education: Teaching like King Jesus

This curriculum is designed to prepare students for effective Christian education that reflects the life and teachings of Jesus. It aims to develop educators who teach like Jesus, set an example like Jesus, are wise like Jesus, are led and filled by the Holy Spirit like Jesus, are empowered like Jesus, and impact others like Jesus. The end goal is to transform all students into the full image of Jesus Christ. This program meets or exceeds the standards of accredited schools in America.

General Education Requirements (40-45 credit hours):

1. English Composition and Literature (9 credit hours):
   • ENG 201: Advanced English Composition I (3 credit hours)
   • ENG 202: Advanced English Composition II (3 credit hours)
   • ENG 203: Introduction to World Literature (3 credit hours)
2. Mathematics (3-6 credit hours):
   • MAT 201: College Algebra or MAT 202: Introduction to Statistics (3 credit hours)
   • An additional mathematics course (optional, 3 credit hours)
3. Natural Sciences (6-8 credit hours):
   • BIO 201: General Biology with Lab (4 credit hours)
   • Additional science course with lab (e.g., CHM 201: General Chemistry) (3-4 credit hours)
4. Social Sciences (9 credit hours):
   • PSY 201: Introduction to Psychology (3 credit hours)
   • SOC 201: Introduction to Sociology (3 credit hours)
   • ANT 201: Cultural Anthropology (3 credit hours)
5. Humanities (9 credit hours):
   • HIS 201: World History I (3 credit hours)
   • PHI 201: Introduction to Philosophy (3 credit hours)
   • ART 201: Introduction to Fine Arts or MUS 201: Introduction to Music (3 credit hours)
6. Communication (3 credit hours):
   • COM 201: Advanced Public Speaking (3 credit hours)
7. Foreign Language (6-8 credit hours):
   • SPN 201: Intermediate Spanish I and SPN 202: Intermediate Spanish II (3-4 credit hours each) or another language option

Core Biblical Studies Requirements (45 credit hours):

1. Foundations of Biblical Studies (12 credit hours):
   • BIB 301: Introduction to the Old Testament (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 302: Introduction to the New Testament (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 303: Hermeneutics: Principles of Biblical Interpretation (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 304: Biblical Ethics and Christian Living (3 credit hours)
2. Life and Teachings of Jesus (12 credit hours):
   • BIB 311: The Life and Ministry of Jesus (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 312: Parables and Teachings of Jesus (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 313: The Passion and Resurrection of Jesus (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 314: The Kingdom of God in the Teachings of Jesus (3 credit hours)
3. Christian Education and Teaching (15 credit hours):
   • EDU 321: Foundations of Christian Education (3 credit hours)
   • EDU 322: Teaching Methods of Jesus (3 credit hours)
   • EDU 323: Curriculum Development for Christian Educators (3 credit hours)
   • EDU 324: Classroom Management and Discipline (3 credit hours)
   • EDU 325: Assessment and Evaluation in Christian Education (3 credit hours)
4. The Holy Spirit and Empowerment (6 credit hours):
   • BIB 331: The Holy Spirit in the New Testament (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 332: The Role of the Holy Spirit in Ministry (3 credit hours)

Practical Education Electives (12 credit hours):

Students can choose from the following electives to gain practical education skills:

1. Educational Psychology (3 credit hours):
   • EDU 401: Educational Psychology for Christian Educators (3 credit hours)
2. Child and Adolescent Development (3 credit hours):
   • PSY 402: Child and Adolescent Development (3 credit hours)
3. Worship and Music Education (3 credit hours):
   • WOR 401: Advanced Worship Ministry (3 credit hours)
4. Youth and Children’s Ministry (3 credit hours):
   • MIN 405: Advanced Youth and Children’s Ministry (3 credit hours)
5. Christian Counseling (3 credit hours):
   • MIN 406: Introduction to Christian Counseling (3 credit hours)

Capstone Project (3 credit hours):

1. Capstone in Christian Education (3 credit hours):
   • EDU 499: Integrative Capstone Project (3 credit hours)
   • This course requires students to integrate their learning into a comprehensive project focused on teaching like Jesus, demonstrating practical application and educational skills.

Total Credit Hours: 120-125

This curriculum provides a robust foundation in general education while focusing deeply on Christian education, reflecting the life and teachings of Jesus. It prepares students to teach, set an example, be wise, be led and filled by the Holy Spirit, be empowered, and impact others like Jesus in order to teach the TRUTH (THE WORD) to all nations of the earth, ultimately transforming all students into the full image of Jesus Christ.