Course Descriptions
CE 131 Technology Seminar
This course serves as an introduction to LiveText web based portfolios and to the Educational Technology Competencies requirements for the Associate of Arts in Early Childhood and the Bachelor of Arts in Children's Ministry. This course is optional for TECP program majors. (0 credit hours)
EC 237 Survey of the Exceptional Child
This course is an introduction to the characteristics of exceptional learners and their educational rights and processes, which will include learners with disabilities as well as students who possess giftedness. Classroom practices and interventions as well as training the education professional in appropriate observation skills necessary to understand child & adolescent development, classroom dynamics, and appropriate practices for all children are covered. Additionally, the course covers the legal, ethical issues, family and diversity issues. 30 hours of field experiences required. (3 credit hours)
CE 235 Marriage & Family
An examination of the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of marriages and families, including the Biblical principles used in ministry to families. Same as PS 235 and SS 235. (3 credit hours)
CE 230 Skills of the Helping Professionals
An introduction to the basic principles of effective counseling, with special emphasis upon counseling situations likely to be confronted by specialized Christian workers. Same as PS 230. (3 credit hours)
CE 244 Foundations of Children & Family Ministry
This course is an overview of various aspects of children and family ministries. The foci of the course are on Biblical and theological understandings as well as the current cultural issues and trends in children and family ministry. The course also explores the curriculum design processes, effective teachings, and communication skills for all children in elementary (K-5) level. Includes 10 hours of field experience. (2 credit hours)
CE 246 Theology of Children & Spiritual Development
This course investigates and examines the biblical and theological foundations of children's spirituality and their spiritual development. Attention will be placed on understanding children's physical, social, emotional, intellectual, as well as spiritual formation, and exploring various aspects of how to help and encourage children to develop a deeper relationship with God and Jesus. This course also includes 10 hours of field experiences. (2 credit hours)
CE 321 Worship & Arts for Children's Ministry
This course explores how to organize, develop, and implement a structured or personal worship for children. Emphasis will be placed on children's spiritual formation through worship in light of studying the Scripture, music, prayer, giving, puppets and drama, art and movement, and worship service. (2 credit hours) Prerequisite: CE244
CE 328 Ministry to Urban Children and Youth
A course designed to help students to be equipped for children and youth ministry in inner cities in North America, looking at the unique challenges and skills involved with ministering to children and youth of the inner cities. Students will also look at holistic children and youth ministry models through reading, research, and field interviews. Same as IC 328 and YM 328. (3 credit hours)
CE348 Junior Children and Family Ministry Field Experience
This course requires students to spend 40 hours in the field visiting with key churches and heir children's ministers to begin the process of networking with children's ministers and become aware of available resources by visiting multiple churches with active children's ministry programs. (0 credit hours)
CE 423 Leadership in Children and Family Ministry
This course examines the Biblical concept of leadership and the functions of the leader in facilitating positive relationships within Christian organizations; team management in ministry contexts, the recruitment and training the volunteers and teachers. Attention will also be given to administrative functions, such as ministry planning and program designing, organizing, delegating, implementing, and evaluating processes of Children and Family Ministry in the church. (3 credit hours)
CE 442 Ministry to Children in Crisis
A survey of the spiritual, emotional, social, intellectual, and physical needs of children aged 2-12 as they respond to various personal and family crises. The survey includes introductory-level ministry models, methods, and resources for ministering to children facing crises. Prerequisite: Junior Status. (2 credit hours)
CE 440 Senior Seminar in Children & Family Ministry
This is a culminating course for students in Children and Family Ministry, designed to enable the students to integrate their work in their major. Students can choose one of the following options : 1) A major senior project; students should choose a topic of study not covered in the regular curriculum in order to complement the student's preparation for a specialized children and family ministry context; 2) Participate in an organized Children and Family Ministry programs/conferences (an approval required by the program director); 3) Register the “Contemporary Children's/Family Ministry Issues” course offered by Trinity International University in cooperation with International Network of Children's Ministries. Contact the program director for more information. Prerequisite: Senior Status (2 credit hours)
CE 400 Internship in Children and Family Ministry Orientation
An introduction to and preparation for the internship experience and life-related skills for all juniors two semesters prior to the planed internship. (0 credit hours)
CE 401 Internship in Children and Family Ministry
A senior-level supervised internship experience with an approved mentor in an approved setting, within the student's degree program or focus, evaluated according to the requirements in individually written learning covenants. Prerequisites: CM 152, CM 303, CM 400, and Internship Director and the student's faculty mentor. (12 credit hours)