Curriculum
基督教教育领导主任辅修课程由基督学院提供,有额外的要求. For more information about the DCE program, please contact Rebecca Duport.
The purpose of Christ College is to enable students to understand, communicate, teach, defend, and believe the Christian faith through systematic inquiry of the Bible, the doctrines of the church, and other statements of faith. Christ College also equips students for professional church vocations in their chosen field.
- Director of Christian Education (DCE) Minor:
- 31-33 Units
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- CCI 103: Introduction to Ministry
- 1
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本课程将探讨基督教的职业,包括在路德教会-密苏里教会(LCMS)担任牧师的全职专业教会工作的可能性, deaconess, teacher, director of Christian education, 或教区音乐总监,并在教会和当地会众的背景下检查这些职位. 未来教会工作人员的专业和个人成长和形成将被描述和培养.
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- CCI 112: Seminar in DCE Ministry
- 0.5
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这个研讨会课程是为追求路德会Churchâ´´密苏里教会(LCMS)基督教教育主任(DCE)职业的学生而设。. Participants will explore areas of interest and concern that pertain specifically to DCEs. The role of DCEs will be examined in the context of the church-at-large and the local congregation. The professional and personal growth and formation of the future DCE will be described and fostered. Students in the DCE program must take one (1) seminar course per year, normally in the semester they are not taking CCI 103 or CCI 305. Repeatable. Prerequisite: Program acceptance or consent of instructor.
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- CCI 305: Called to Teach the Faith
- 3
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All Christian ministers teach the faith in their various callings. 本课程将装备未来的牧师在不同的教育环境中正确应用律法和福音, to theologically evaluate curricula, and to participate in effective faith formation. 学生通过当地和国家教会等主题为全职事工做好个人和专业准备, the call process, Christian professionalism and ethics, and through spiritual and personal health. This class will also address income tax, social security, and financial planning for called ministers. Prerequisites: Acceptance into an LCMS church vocations program; completion of THL 371 (concurrent enrollment allowed) or consent of the instructor.
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- CED 390: Practicum: DCE Ministry
- 3
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在本课程中,学生将花时间与在职的DCE一起获得与DCE事工相关的经验和技能,包括实习经验的评估. Prerequisites: CED 201 and full acceptance into Christ College and the DCE program (unless waived by the program director). Repeatable.
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- THL 201: History and Literature of the Old Testament
- 3
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本课程将研究旧约文学在其文化和规范的背景下,重点是其主要的神学问题和主题及其与基督教信仰和生活的相关性.
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- THL 202: History and Literature of the New Testament
- 3
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Through a historical and literary survey of the New Testament, this course will emphasize theological themes and their relevance for Christian faith and life.
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- THL 304: History of the Christian Church
- 3
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本课程将调查基督教会的起源和发展,通过其政治和文化背景和影响的审查,特别考虑到在基督教会历史上不同时间和地点出现的神学主题, culminating with 21st century trends in fundamentalism, evangelicalism, and ecumenism.
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- THL 371: Christian Doctrine and Confessions I
- 3
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This introductory course in systematic and confessional theology will cover theological method, revelation and Scripture, Law and Gospel, the Triune God and His attributes, humanity and sin, and the person and work of Jesus Christ as the God-man, with an emphasis on key biblical material and its expression in the Lutheran Confessions.
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- THL 372: Christian Doctrine and Confessions II
- 3
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This introductory course in systematic and confessional theology will cover the work of Christ, the person and the work of the Holy Spirit, 教会和末世论的重点是关键的圣经材料和它的表达在路德信条. Prerequisite: THL 371.
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- THL 382: Corporate Worship
- 3
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Through an examination of the theology of corporate worship as it is taught in Scripture, the Lutheran Confessions, and how it has developed throughout the history of the church, 本课程将着眼于准备和评估崇拜服务的标准在todayâ¾¾教会. Prerequisite: CTHL 101 or CTHL 200 or equivalent.
- Choose 2 of the following courses not already taken in the major:
- 6 Units
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- CED 370: Children’s and Family Ministry
- 3
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本课程将研究和评估适合信仰发展和反映身体的方法和材料, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of children aged birth through grade six. Evaluation of curriculum, facilities, policies, 同时,我们也会讨论一个面向儿童及其家庭的综合性事工的程序, emphasizing the involvement of children along with their families into the total life of the church. A fieldwork component is required.
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- CED 380: Youth Ministry and Culture
- 3
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本课程检视青年事工的文化影响的背景下的青少年在今天的社会通过路德神学的镜头. 本课程将包括对传统青少年问题的讨论以及寻求解决这些问题的回应. A fieldwork component is required.
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- CED 455: Catechesis: Theory and Practice
- 3
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This course will survey the history, theory, and practice of catechesis in the Lutheran Church. 学生将研究各种教理讲授模式和技能,以发展对青年教理讲授的整体方法, adults, and families. A fieldwork component is required. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: THL 371 (concurrent enrollment allowed).
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- CED 460: Adult Ministry
- 3
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This course will introduce students to the theological foundation of ministry to and with adults, stages of adulthood, adult learning, generational theories, unique needs of contemporary adults, theory and practice of small group ministry, and current programs and practices which will equip adults for ministry, build-up the body of Christ, and develop adults' faith in Christ.
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Students must take the following course after graduation in order to be certified:
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- CED 490: Internship: DCE
- 12
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A mentored, full-time, 在路德会Churchâ 密苏里教会(LCMS)的会众或在被称为LCMS牧师的监督下的事工中有一年的经验, 使学生尽可能多地体验教会的教育事工. This may include children's, youth, family, adult, and other congregational ministries (e.g., evangelism, church music, etc.). The internship is designed to be a mutually cooperative ministry relationship between student, congregation, and the university. 先决条件:令人满意的完成学术课程要求和初步神学批准从LCMS教会职业理事会. Twelve (12) months of internship are required for DCE certification. Offered as a Pass/No Pass course.
*Taken once a year.
LCMS students pursuing DCE certification must maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) in all coursework and a 2.8 cumulative GPA in required Christ College courses. Students must receive at least a C- in courses required for LCMS certification. Once you have successfully completed all requirements, you will be considered for recommendation by the faculty for certification by the LCMS.
Current students, 请注意:这里列出的要求可能不反映该辅修课程的最新课程,也可能不是您要完成辅修课程的目录年的要求. Please refer to the Academic Catalog for official requirements you must meet to qualify.