The course is designed to overview the student's resources for spiritual growth and examine various methods of discipleship, including Bible study, prayer, and scripture memorization. The student will learn to nurture interdependent spirituality within the context of our contemporary culture. The course is designed to overview software programs commonly used in church administration and programming, and familiarize the student with multi-media software programs and tools for Biblical research. The student will also receive instruction in the purchase of computer equipment. The Educational Ministry of the Church A study of the organization and methods used in the educational ministry of the local church.
Emphasis is placed on the programs for pre-school, children, youth, adult, and senior adult groups.
Practicum in Religious Education I Internship training program to be supervised by a professor and an official in the local church or church-related institution. A continuation of REED 4302. Considerations will be given to the church learning environment, effective methods of teaching children, leadership enlistment and development, and curriculum for children's organizations in church. REED 4307 Youth Ministry in the Church A study of the social and spiritual development of youth. The course will seek to equip the youth minister with cognitive skills, resources, and techniques for ministry with young people through the church.