ACADEMICS
UNDERGRADUATE - B.C.E.
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Education in Christianity(B.E.C)
PURPOSE
The Bachelor of Education in Christianity is designed to provide increased knowledge of the Bible and its interpretation to prepare students for local church education ministries and denominational education services. Through deepening knowledge of the Bible and knowledge of education in the local church, the student will have an understanding of the learning processes for children through adults including the ministries of the local church in maturing the saints for the work of ministry.
BEC DEGREE OBJECTIVES
Students graduating with the Bachelor of Education in Christianity degree will be able to do the following:
1. Demonstrate an increased understanding of the Christian worldview in relation to the natural and social world
2. Demonstrate an increased understanding of the theological foundations of Christian Education
3. Demonstrate increased competence in practical skills of Christian Education, such as information management, strategic teaching, and effective communication
4. Demonstrate an enhanced foundation for subsequent formal and informal education.
CURRICULUM
General Education 36 hrs
EN101 English Composition I 3 hrs
EN102 English Composition II 3 hrs
PH302 Critical Thinking 3 hrs
SO201 Introduction to Sociology 3hrs
BN170 Introduction to Business and Finance 3 hrs
CM110 Basic Communication 3 hrs
CP101 Introduction to Computers 3 hrs
PH301 Introduction to Philosophy 3 hrs
HT105 History of the Western World 3 hrs
HT415 Introduction to Ethics 3 hrs
HT411 World Religions 3 hrs
Select one: 3 hrs
PY251 Marriage and Family
PY101 Introduction to Psychology
Christian Ministry 36 hrs
BS105 Background of the Bible 3hrs
BS111 Old Testament Theology 3 hrs
BS112 New Testament Theology 3 hrs
HT100 History of Christianity I 3 hrs
HT101 History of Christianity II 3 hrs
HT110 Baptist History 3 hrs
HT350 Christian Doctrine I 3 hrs
HT351 Christian Doctrine II 3 hrs
HT400 Christian Ethics 3 hrs
PM201 Personal Evangelism and Discipleship 3 hrs
PM301 Global Missions 3 hrs
PM410 Pastoral Care & Ministry 3 hrs
Education Major 48 hrs
ED210 Christian Leadership 3 hrs
ED301 History of Biblical Education 3 hrs
ED302 Bible Study Methods 3 hrs
ED302 Church and Education 3 hrs
ED304 Teaching Ministry of the Church 3 hrs
ED306 Bible Teaching Methods 3 hrs
ED312 Missions Education 3 hrs
ED401 Principles of Christian Teaching 3 hrs
ED405 Making Disciples 3 hrs
ED407 Introduction to Childhood Ministry 3 hrs
ED409 Introduction to Adult and Family Ministry 3 hrs
ED415 Stages of Faith Development 3hrs
PY203 Developmental Psychology 3 hrs
PY218 Behavioral and Cognitive Theories of Learning 3 hrs
PY354 Child Psychology 3 hrs
PY355 Adolescent Psychology 3 hrs