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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
This practical course equips students to share the Gospel in the context of a growing friendship with others. It includes skill development in building relationships, recognizing opportunities, dealing with fears, listening, communicating the basic Christian message briefly or in-depth, and applying the message to the needs of the hearer.
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4.00 Credits
This course is an overview of outreach principles and strategies. Specific attention will be given to those factors in the life and activity of the church which hinder or enhance its growth. Included in the overview will be an analysis of the life and activity of a Christian congregation, steps toward mobilizing the laity, the development of a church growth consciousness, basic planning procedures for church growth, church planting theory and strategies, and basic cross-cultural insights.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides students with the necessary insights and skills to develop and facilitate a ministry with and for youth and families in a congregation. A relational approach to youth and family ministry emphasizes the need for peer and family support. Philosophical and practical aspects are emphasized to help students understand youth and family ministry as an integral part of the congregations' mission. A discussion of related subjects, resources and literature is included.
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4.00 Credits
This course presents a systematic study of the principles of administration for effective servant leadership. The foundations, role and functions of effective Christian team leadership will be discussed and practiced.
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2.00 Credits
This course explores ministry in the outdoors setting. Participants will learn about utilization of outdoor sites and activities as ministry. Time is spent in learning how experiential learning can be incorporated into the study of the faith. Participants will also learn retreat planning.
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2.00 Credits
The student seeking certification as a Director of Christian Education is assigned to a Lutheran school in order to teach religion, assist in planning and leading chapels, conduct devotions, and observe the ministry of the Lutheran school and the Lutheran classroom teacher. (Prerequisites: Admission to the DCE program; ED336, Educational Psychology)
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3.00 Credits
Through class discussion, readings, presentation and involvement in Christian education agencies in a local congregation, students grow in understanding the purpose and function of life-long parish educational ministries. Various approaches to religious and Christian education will be studied with particular application to the Lutheran setting. (Required concurrent registration in CHM 370, Word and Service Ministry Field Work I)
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3.00 Credits
Students observe and participate in a broad range of educational, youth, music, family, adult and children's activities in an assigned local parish while having opportunity to explore the theory and literature of the field. Students are expected to develop knowledge and skills to develop as an educational leader. This course will introduce various models for the delivery of Christian education in the parish community. Participants will explore teaching the faith, utilizing Scripture and Luther's Small Catechism as a foundation throughout the life span and will explore various ways to provide Christian education in the contemporary setting. One area for intensive leadership involvement is selected, designed and carried to completion. Class sessions provide opportunity for sharing insights, experiences and concerns with other students and the instructor. A discussion of relevant subjects and literature is included. (Prerequisites: CHM366, Parish Education I; CHM370, Word and Service Ministry Field Work I; Required concurrent registration in CHM372, Word and Service Ministry Field Work II)
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2.00 Credits
Through class discussion, readings, presentations and retreats the student is prepared to structure and begin a DCE Internship. (Prerequisites: CHM266, Introduction to Word and Service Ministry; Admission to the Professional Program)
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2.00 Credits
The practicum experience takes place in a Lutheran camp for those who have been selected and hired as counselors for the summer camp setting. In addition to the on-site training, support and guidance is provided through a university instructor. (Pre-requisite: Hired on the summer counseling staff of a Lutheran camp)
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