MIN519-Christian Education

Topic outline

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  General

  • Announcements Forum
  • MIN519 Syllabus File 20.2KB
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  The Challenges Facing Christian Teachers

  The purpose of this section is to explore some of the challenges teachers face, while also exploring possible responses to these challenges.

  All assignments in this section are due by Thursday, February 11th,

  • Background & Analysis Paper on Almost Christian Assignment
  • Discussion Board of Almost Christian Forum
  • Background & Analysis Paper for So The Next generation Will Know Assignment
  • Discussion of SO The Next Generation Will Know Forum
  • Paper on Benefits and Challenges of Traditional Sunday School Assignment
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  Developing Yourself as a Teacher

  This section explores specific ways Bible Class teachers can further develop and hone their skills.

  All assignments in this section due by Thursday, March 11.

  • Learning Styles Video URL
  • Teaching Methods Video URL
  • Tips to Become a Better Teacher URL
  • Discussion of lessons learned in videos Forum
  • Background & Analysis Paper on Basics of Christian Education Assignment
  • Discussion of Basics of Christian Education Forum
  • Background & Analysis Paper on Learning Styles Assignment
  • Discussion of Learning Styles Forum
  • Background & Analysis Paper on Teaching to Change Lives Assignment
  • Discussion of Teaching to Change Lives Forum
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  Guided Project

  Assignments in this section due by Wednesday, March 31.

  • 4-Year Curriculum Map Video URL
  • 4-Year Curriculum Map Assignment
  • Preparing a Teachers Training Guide Worksheet File 16KB
  • Writing a teacher's training guide Assignment
  • Curriculum Evaluation Worksheet File 16.9KB
  • Comparative Curriculum Chart Assignment
  • Planning a Bible Class Lesson Series URL
  • Lesson Series Assignment
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  Final Paper

  Due Thursday, April 15

  • Final Paper Assignment
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  Additional Rescources

  Below are some additional resources that you may find useful in your ministry.  These resources are NOT required for credit in this course.

  • Ham, Ken & Beemer, Britt. Already Gone: Why Your Kids Will Quit Church and What You Can Do to Stop It. Green Forrest, AR: Masterbooks, 2009.
  • Richards, Lawrence O. & Bredfeldt, Gary J. Creative Bible Teaching. Chicago: Moody Press, 1998.
  • Blair, Christine Eaton. The Art of Teaching the Bible: A Practical Guide for Adults. Louisville, KY: Geneva Press, 2001.