Christian Education
Contact: Professor Anne Menear (arm@cccb.edu)
Career Opportunities
Students who graduate with a Christian Education degree 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 pursue a graduate degree in education leading to initial teaching certification from several different colleges and universities.
Program Goals
The Christian Education program can be developed either within the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. In addition to those degree goals, students in the Christian Education program will be able to do the following:
- Prepare age-appropriate Bible lessons that communicate and apply Biblical truth to the needs of students.
- Identify the characteristics, needs, and developmental tasks across the human lifespan.
- Evaluate products and resources that seek to assist the educational ministry of the church.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
| Biblical/General Studies Requirements | 9 | |
| CHOICE | Theology Elective (BNT346, BTH332, BTH360) | 3 |
| GCA312 | Advanced Communication: Lessons | 3 |
| GPS368 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| Professional Studies Requirements | 29 | |
| SALT-C | Serving in Community, Biblical Leadership, Leadership Ministries | 1.5 |
| SALT-S | Elective SALT Seminars | 0.5 |
| SALT-C4 | Vocational Preparation | 1 |
| SALT-C5 | Field Experience | 6 |
| SALT-C6 | Personal Assessment | 2 |
| PED275 | Foundations of Christian Education | 3 |
| PED326 | Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| PED375 | Creative Teaching | 3 |
| PED381 | Small Group Leadership | 3 |
| PED382 | Christian Education Administration | 3 |
| CHOICE | Christian Education Elective (PED311, PED322, PED323, PED380) | 3 |
| Total Credits Required for Christian Education program | 38 | |
A Christian Education program can be developed within either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Download the Christian Education Degree Overview here.
Download the Bachelor of Arts Advising Guide for Christian Education.
Download the Bachelor of Science Advising Guide for Christian Education.
