12 courses with the subject CHMN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CHMN 2312Bible and Preschoolers
Ct, 3 credit hours This course is designed to show how the development of the whole child impacts how the Bible is taught to preschoolers. Prospective teachers will be taught what content is best absorbed at this age level. They will be taught how relationships impact a child’s understanding of God and spiritual concepts. Using a variety of methods and materials, they will be able to make spiritual lessons comprehensible to this age group. They will be able to interrelate planning, implementation, and evaluation in teaching.
L, Ct, 3 credit hours In this course, children’s developmental stages and the needs arising from them will be addressed. The variety of ministries used to reach children for Christ will be presented. Needs assessment, learning objectives, methods, and materials will be considered in teaching Sunday School, children’s church, youth groups, club programs, Vacation Bible School, camping, recreation, and music ministry. Ministering to children with a variety of special needs will also be addressed. Homeschooling and Christian education will also be discussed.
Ct, 3 credit hours This course examines the nature and purpose of the church in the twenty-first century. It will examine how the church goes about fulfilling its mission in the world. Topics include evangelism and discipleship, church health, leadership roles and styles, community visibility, church transitions, and understanding people.
Ct, 3 credit hours This course examines in detail how to go about ministry. Areas of study include pastoral ethics and etiquette, church finances and stewardship, resolving church issues, church constitutions and policies, developing vision and strategic planning skills, and shaping a philosophy of ministry which can be utilized in ministering to the needs of God’s people. How to officiate weddings and funerals, administer the ordinances, implement church discipline, and follow visitation and hospital protocol will be studied. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 102
Ct, 3 credit hours Starting with the premise that a healthy local church is one of the best ways to expand the kingdom, this course will guide the student through a systematic perusal of foundational and essential principles for establishing, growing, and/or revitalizing a local church. The student will also be exposed to some practical methods and techniques for application and implementation related to the five functions of the church and church health.
Ct, 3 credit hours This course is a survey of various educational programs utilized in ministry. Students will be exposed to fundamentals of leading and strategies for implementing these programs with a view toward building greater Christian maturity in disciples of Jesus Christ. The keys of personal Christian character in those involved in educational ministry will be stressed.
F, L, Ct, 3 credit hours Children’s literature is designed to present an introduction to children’s literature, storytelling, and story writing. It wil include current trends in children’s literature, a history of s children’s literature, types and levels of children’s literature, critiquing books and magazines and guiding children’s literature selections. We will discuss the role of excellent children’s literature in the child’s emotional, moral, and intellectual development. We will also study how to write for children, as well as how to read and dramatize literature and how to tell stories. +ENGL 4011 Writing for Publication L, Ct, 3 credit hours This is a course in writing for ministry-related publishing. Students will gain the techniques and skills needed for writing news stories, public relations pieces, advertising, editorials, features, newsletters, prayer letters, and so forth. +ENGL 4022 Themes in the Classics of Literature F, L, 3 credit hours In this course, students will learn to appreciate the timeless contributions of great authors, scrutinize what they read, and read with greater understanding and enjoyment. Emphasis will be placed on how the Bible addresses themes found in the writings of both Christian and non- Christian authors. Writing skills will develop as students respond in their papers to the readings. the instructor
StuMin Student Ministry Credit CR = indicates Credit Received Please see your Transfer Credit Worksheet for information regarding requirements. Transfer credit applied to your Davis College degree r tion tration DC Student ID#: Date:
Ct, 3 credit hours This course is designed to equip the student to develop, implement, and lead a small group or small group ministry. The biblical basis, philosophy, and methodologies of small group ministry will be examined, with specific emphasis upon fulfilling the calls of evangelism and discipleship. Due to the intensity of personal relationships inherent to small groups, students’ own personal, godly character, and behavior will be developed during class. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 91
