Apr 03, 2025

Academic Catalog - Spring 2014

Academic Catalog - Spring 2014 [ARCHIVED]

Ministry Leadership Track, M.Div.

The Ministry Leadership track prepares students to serve in a variety of staff positions in local churches, church-related ministries and in denominational positions. The LEAD Program focuses on the development of knowledge and competencies in three basic ministry results areas: Leadership, Education, and Discipleship. The M.Div. with a track in Ministry Leadership builds upon the requirements of the M.A. in Ministry Leadership and the M.A.C.E. giving the student an opportunity to do focused study in a particular area of ministry.

During new student orientation, students meet with Christian education faculty members to receive counsel and advice on track requirements. Prior to registration each semester, students should meet with their adviser.

Degree Requirements

In addition to the M.Div. Core , students specializing in Ministry Leadership must complete the following courses:

Ministry Leadership - 18 Hours

CED 6500 - Organizational Change and Conflict Resolution 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6510 - Learning Theories & Applications 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6520 - Ministry Planning and Program Design semester hr(s).
CED 6610 - Ministry of Teaching & Discipleship 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6630 - Ministry of Leadership and Equipping 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6640 - Team Ministry Leadership 3 semester hr(s).

Ministry Leadership Area Electives and Ministry Practicum - 15 Hours

Four electives courses may be selected from the offerings in the M-Area to complete the degree requirements. Program electives must have the BCO, CED, or PMN prefix. By choosing electives from a single category, students can receive one of the certificates of ministry specialization identified below.

Minister of Christian Education

CED 6600 - The Minister of Education 3 semester hr(s). *
CED 6800 - Spiritual Formation and Discipleship 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6631 - Leadership Recruitment & Training 3 semester hrs.
CED 6630 - Ministry of Leadership and Equipping 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6911 - Prac. in Principles of Learning &Teaching in Chr. Ed. 2 semester hrs.
CED 6660 - Leadership, Culture, and Context 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6670 - Mission Education in the Church 2 semester hrs.
CED 6890 - Developmental Issues Across the Life Span semester hr(s).
CED 6690 - Recreational Leadership 3 semester hrs.
CED 6622 - Learning Resources for the Church 3 semester hrs.
CED 6620 - Theory & Practice in Educational Administration 2 semester hrs.
CED 6650 - Christian Education and Church Growth 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6640 - Team Ministry Leadership 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6621 - Curriculum Design in Christian Education 3 semester hrs.
CED 7700 - Theological Foundations for Christian Education 3 semester hr(s).

Adult Education

CED 6830 - Christian Education with Single & Older Adults 3 semester hrs. *
CED 6850 - Family Life Education 3 semester hr(s). *
CED 6800 - Spiritual Formation and Discipleship 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6631 - Leadership Recruitment & Training 3 semester hrs.
CED 6630 - Ministry of Leadership and Equipping 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6660 - Leadership, Culture, and Context 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6670 - Mission Education in the Church 2 semester hrs.
CED 6840 - Christian Education of Exceptional Children & Adults 2 semester hrs.
CED 6890 - Developmental Issues Across the Life Span semester hr(s).
CED 6690 - Recreational Leadership 3 semester hrs.
CED 6955 - Practicum with the Adult 2 semester hrs.

Childhood Education

CED 6551 - Ministry of Christian Education with Preschool and School-Age Children 3 semester hr(s). *
CED 6850 - Family Life Education 3 semester hr(s). *
CED 6700 - Church & Community Weekday Education 2 semester hrs.
CED 6805 - Social Services with Children & Families 2 semester hrs.
CED 6710 - Weekday Early Education Ministries 2 semester hrs.
CED 6891 - Child and Adolescent Development 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6801 - Children, Youth, & the Christian Faith 3 semester hrs.
CED 6790 - Homeschooling 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6840 - Christian Education of Exceptional Children & Adults 2 semester hrs.
CED 6951 - Practicum with the Preschool Child 2 semester hrs.
CED 6952 - Practicum with the Elementary School Child 2 semester hrs.

Christian School Administration

CED 6730 - Christian School Administration 3 semester hr(s). *
CED 6720 - Philosophy of Christian School 3 semester hr(s). *
CED 6780 - School Law and Finance 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6760 - Supervision of Instruction in Christian Schools 2 semester hr(s).
CED 7991 - Advanced Practicum in Learning & Teaching 2 semester hrs.
CED 6740 - Curriculum Design for Christian Schools 2 semester hr(s).
CED 6901 - Tests and Measurements 2 semester hr(s).
CED 6900 - Statistics for Educational Settings 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6840 - Christian Education of Exceptional Children & Adults 2 semester hrs.
CED 6750 - Teaching Methods: 21st Century Trends and Issues 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6622 - Learning Resources for the Church 3 semester hrs.
CED 7700 - Theological Foundations for Christian Education 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6800 - Spiritual Formation and Discipleship 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6951 - Practicum with the Preschool Child 2 semester hrs.
CED 6952 - Practicum with the Elementary School Child 2 semester hrs.

Youth and College Ministries

CED 6554 - Ministry of Christian Education with the College Student 3 semester hr(s). *
CED 6816 - Youth Problems 3 semester hr(s). *
CED 6630 - Ministry of Leadership and Equipping 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6840 - Christian Education of Exceptional Children & Adults 2 semester hrs.
CED 6815 - Current Issues with Students 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6690 - Recreational Leadership 3 semester hrs.
CED 6622 - Learning Resources for the Church 3 semester hrs.
CED 6820 - Principles & Practice of Campus Ministry 2 semester hrs.
CED 6640 - Team Ministry Leadership 3 semester hr(s).