While Hendrix College does not offer a major in religious education, the College is committed to helping students prepare for such a career. Students interested in this program should consult with the coordinator of the program. A student seeking to complete the program will participate in six seminars designed to provide students with specific vocational insights and skills. Leading professionals and church educators from seminaries, local churches, the General Board of Discipleship, and the two Arkansas conferences of the United Methodist Church will conduct sessions for students in the program. Core seminars will be required and others may be selected according to need and interests.
Representative topics appear below.
Core Seminars Stages of Faith Development Methodist History, Theology, and Polity A. Religious Education 1. Its Nature, Purpose, and Practice 2. Teacher Training and Development 3. Developing and Implementing the Church School Curriculum 4. Working with Various Age Levels in the Church B. Church Music 1.