M.Div. core course

Christian Education

Teaching the faith to every generation.

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About the course

• Author: Andi Cook
• Languages: English, Spanish, and French.
• Units: 10
• Counts toward: Certificate of Ministry; Associate of Divinity; Master of Theology (Th.M.); Master of Divinity (M.Div.). These are internal ministry recognitions, not official degrees.
• Textbook: Trumbull, Teaching and Teachers (assigned excerpts)
• Required readings: Christian Education: Required Readings

Units

1. 1. Why Christian Education?
2. 2. You — The Teacher
3. 3. Jesus — The Master Teacher
4. 4. The Learners and the Teachable Moment
5. 5. The Learning Environment
6. 6. Teaching Aims and the Lesson Plan
7. 7. Methods, Lecture, and Discussion
8. 8. Q&A, Case Study, and Experiential Learning
9. 9. Bible Learning Activities
10. 10. The Children's Sermon (Capstone)