Educational Studies Courses

EDM263 — Educational Ministry to Youth (3)

An introductory course to the study of student ministry. It includes an overview of the ingredients for healthy student ministry, program development ideas and basic skills development. This course is for non-youth majors for Christian Education elective.

EDM265 — Foundations of Christian Education (3)

A study of selected periods in the history of Christian education as they provide insight into current issues. The development of a philosophy of Christian education and its comparison with current secular and religious philosophies. Prerequisite: HTH283.

EDM267 to 269 — Guided Studies in Educational Ministries (1 to 3)

An in-depth study of a topic of significance to the student developed under faculty policy on guided studies. Available only to senior students.

EDM270 — Youth Communications I (3)

An introduction to the principles, theory and skills needed for effectively teaching teenagers in typical youth ministry settings. Students will be given time in class for developing these skills.

EDM361 — Specialized Studies in Educational Ministry (3)

Specialized studies are usually led by visiting professors in areas of their expertise. Special course titles vary with each offering as the nature of the studies indicates.

EDM364 — Foundations of Youth Ministry (3)

The study and assessment of the history and philosophy of student ministry in North America as a basis for doing healthy youth ministry today. Time is also spent discussing the effective elements, practices, philosophies and models of youth work. Prerequisite: EDM265.

EDM370 — Youth Communications II (3)

This course develops specific principles and methods for speaking to teenagers in settings common to student ministries. The practice of exegesis and the application of scripture to youth issues will be addressed a well as the use of media and communication systems. Prerequisite: EDM270.

EDM466 — Research in Educational Ministry (2)

For students majoring in educational ministries and who have completed at least 15 hours credit in the major. An opportunity for individual research on a special problem in Christian education under standards approved by the Faculty.

EDM467 — Youth Ministry Practicum (3)

An opportunity for field experience in education which is evaluated by a team of college and employer personnel. The intern should be entering the fourth year of the program.