Christian Educational Ministries
Overview
The A.A.Min. degree with a concentration in Christian Educational Ministries (CEM) is a 64-semester-hour program designed to prepare the graduate for service as a lay minister in the area of Christian education, including such roles as Sunday school superintendent, director of Christian education, or minister of children or youth.
Objectives
Completion of this program should enable students to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and philosophies of effective Christian Educational Ministries in a local church.
- Identify and apply best practices for fruitful Christian Educational Ministries.
- Employ effective interpersonal and group communication skills.
Course Requirements
General Education
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| ENG1013 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG1023 | English Composition II | 3 |
| GEN1003 | Lifelong Learning Skills | 3 |
| HIS2023 | Western World/Emerging Modern Society | 3 |
| MTH1003 | General Mathematics | 3 |
| PSY1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SCI2013 | General Physical Science | 3 |
| SPE1003 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
| THE3013 | Introduction to Christian Thought | 3 |
| | General Education Elective | 1 |
| | | 28 hours |
Bible and Theology
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| BIB1013 | Introduction to the Old Testament | 3 |
| BIB1023 | Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
| BIB2003 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| | | 9 hours |
Courses Specific to the Christian Educational Ministries Concentration
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| BIB2013 | Pentateuch | 3 |
| BIB2033 | New Testament Gospels | 3 |
| CEM2133 | Leadership of Christian Educational Ministries | 3 |
| CEM2123 | Teaching Methods and Curriculum Design | 3 |
| CEM3113 | Children's Ministries | 3 |
| CEM3123 | Youth Ministries | 3 |
| CEM3133 | Adult Ministries | 3 |
| CEM4113 | Multiple Staff and Team Ministries | 3 |
| PAS1023 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| | | 27 hours |
Total required for graduation 64 hours