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Arlington Baptist College |
Enriching the Mind, Inspiring the Heart |
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Division of Professional Studies |
Program Objectives and Requirements |
Special Information |
Course Information: |
Recommended Course Schedule |
BIBLE – CHILDREN’S MINISTRY PROGRAM
This program, leading to a Bachelor of Science degree, is designed to prepare students to teach children primarily in church-based ministries. The courses in the program are geared toward giving students appropriate methods, tools, and techniques for teaching the very young child up through sixth grade.
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The graduate who completes this program will:
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Have skills in communicating the Word of God to children (EC-6th grade). |
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Have a basic understanding of the history and the educational structure of the local church. |
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Be familiar with the organization and administration of the educational program of the local church including how the children’s ministries fit into this program. |
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Be familiar with present day Bible-centered curricula, as well as trends and innovations in teaching children. |
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Acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes appropriate to Sunday school and children’s ministries education. |
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Have the ability to organize and manage a classroom situation. |
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Exercise the skills and methodologies basic to teaching children through various experiences in teaching (Sunday school, vacation Bible school, children’s church, etc.). |
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Follow the example of Christ in love and compassion for children. |
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Minister enthusiastically to children. |
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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The Core Curriculum | (Delete 2 hours of Physical Education.) |
| Bible/Theology | Add BIB 3300 | |
| ART 3308, EDU 3303, 3306, 3308, 4204 | ||
| Church Ministries | CM 1103, 2304, 2305, 2306, 3202, 3205, 3303, 4204, 4302 | |
| General Education | Add COS 2301 | |
| Music | 0305 (or departmental exam) and MUS 2308 | |
| General Elective | 7 Hours | |
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Fulfillment of all requirements in the Christian Service Program |
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A love for children and a strong desire to “minister” to them |
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Character exemplary of Christian conduct and attitude |
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