eChristian Education:Course Content

eChristian Education

Six Foundational Courses

Course Content

United Methodist - Who are we?
United Methodist distinctive beliefs including sacraments, grace, revelation and how our history shapes us as United Methodist.

Just the Bible
An overview of the Old and New Testaments and the role of the Bible in the church's educational ministry.

Teaching Teachers
Helpful tips and theory in teaching teachers to teach including: learning styles, classroom management, lesson plans, recruitment and evaluation.

Administration
How to deal with administration issues such as: risk management, safe sanctuary, budget, planning, evaluation and planning a comprehensive “programmatic" Ministry.

Leadership
Leadership theory and development including focus on spiritual gifts. We will also examine staff relationships as well as gifted and called "volunteers".

Faith Development
Age developmental issues esp. related to faith development and building experiences that lead people toward deeper faith.

Three Certifications Offered: Christian Education, Youth Ministry, Older Adult Ministry, and Children's Ministry

The six foundational courses are offered once a year.

The three specific courses are offered when five students are identified.

Each course has a three part accountability structure

Did the work assigned and participated in bulletin board discussions
Integrated the material as demonstrated by written work
Project or "exam"

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For additional Information please contact:

Dr. Ed Trimmer                                                                       Tijunia Brooks
Executive Director                                                                   Executive Assistant
Center for Church Leadership                                                   Center for Church Leadership
1-800-467-1273 ext.3834                                                         1-800-467-1273 ext. 3898
931-363-9834                                                                         931-363-9898
etrimmer@martinmethodist.edu                                               tbrooks@martinmethodist.edu

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Church Relations

Establishing relationships with the local churches helps promote the nurturing of our students from campus life into the local church.

Religious Life

At Martin Methodist College we seek to be a community of faith that encourages students, faculty, and staff to grow and enrich their spiritual journey.

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