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Christian Education Department: Diploma in Children’s and Teen’s Ministries
Purpose of the program
This two-year non-residential program is designed to provide the student with the biblical and theological education, as well as the practical skills necessary to prepare them to minister in the area of Christian education.
Goals of Program
In addition to the general expectations of the seminary, students who graduate with a Diploma in Christian Education should possess the following abilities.
The graduate is expected to possess an understanding of the various types of Christian ministry. The graduate is expected to possess an understanding and ability to apply the principles of age-appropriate Bible teaching. Finally, the graduate is expected to understand and apply principles of administration and design to church-based education.
Admission requirements
Students must be at least 18 years old. Students shall possess a high school diploma. Students shall be active members of a church for at least the past year. Students shall exhibit objective evidence of academic abilities. Students must agree to the Odessa Theological Seminary's Statement of Faith. Students must submit an official application with personal and ministry references. Students will be formally interviewed and must pass the entrance exam for their program. It is understood that students are accepted based on their ability and the availability of openings.OVERVIEW OF TOPICS AND CREDITS
Course no. |
Course title |
Credits: |
| OT 101 |
Old Testament Survey |
3 |
| NT 101 |
New Testament Survey |
3 |
| NT 105 |
Hermeneutics |
2 |
| TH 100 |
Systematic Theology I |
4 |
| TH 130 |
Christian Ethics |
2 |
| TH 140 |
Christian Apologetics |
2 |
| CH 100 |
Church History |
3 |
| MS 110 |
Principles of Church Growth |
2 |
| MS 120 |
Evangelism and Discipleship |
2 |
| MS 105 |
Contemporary Religions and Cults |
2 |
| CE 101 |
Introduction to Christian Education |
1.5 |
| CE 103 |
Administration of Christian Education |
1 |
| CE 104 |
Curriculum Development |
1.5 |
| CE 105 |
Christian Education Outside the Local Church |
1 |
| CE 111 |
Teaching the Bible to Children |
3 |
| CE 121 |
Teaching the Bible to Adults |
1 |
| GS 130 |
Introduction to Pedagogy |
1 |
| PM 151 |
Ministry and Music |
1 |
| GS 141 |
Developmental Psychology |
1 |
| GS 121 |
History of Ukraine |
2 |
| CE 190 |
Practical Christian Ministry |
3 |
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Diploma Project |
3 |
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TOTAL |
49.5 |
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