基督教教育辅修主任

This course will explore Christian vocations including the possibility of 全职 professional church work in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) as pastor, 女执事, 老师, 基督教教育主任, or director of parish music and examine these positions in the context of the church-at-large and local 会众s. The professional and personal growth and formation of the future church worker will be described and fostered.

This seminar course is for students pursuing the vocation of Director of Christian Education (DCE) in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). Participants will explore areas of interest and concern that pertain specifically to DCEs. The role of DCEs will be examined in the context of the church-at-large and the local 会众. The professional and personal growth and formation of the future DCE will be described and fostered. Students in the DCE program must take one (1) seminar course per year, 通常在这个学期，他们不上课 CCI 103 or CCI 305. 可重复的. 前提条件:Curriculum接受或教师同意.

All Christian ministers 教 the faith in their various callings. This course will equip future ministers to properly apply 律法与福音 in a variety of educational contexts, 神学地评价Curriculum, 并参与有效的信仰形成. Students are personally and professionally prepared for 全职 ministry through topics such as the local and national church, 呼叫流程, 基督教职业化与伦理, 通过精神和个人健康. 这门课还将讨论所得税, 社会保障, 还有所谓的部长们的财务规划. 先决条件: Acceptance into an LCMS church vocations program; completion of THL 371 (允许同时注册) or consent of the instructor.

In this course students will spend time on-site with a serving DCE to acquire experience and skills related to DCE ministry including evaluation of the practicum experience. 先决条件: 201年清洁能源 and full acceptance into 基督学院 and the DCE program (unless waived by the program director). 可重复的.

This course will investigate the literature of the Old Testament in light of its cultural and canonical contexts with an emphasis on its major theological questions and themes and their relevance for Christian faith and life.

Through a historical and literary survey of the New Testament, this course will emphasize theological themes and their relevance for Christian faith and life.

This course will survey the origin and development of the Christian church through the examination of its political and cultural contexts and influences with special consideration given to theological themes which surfaced at different times and places throughout the history of the Christian church, 以21世纪原教旨主义的趋势达到高潮, 福音派的教义, 和合一.

This introductory course in systematic and confessional theology will cover theological method, 启示与圣经, 律法与福音, 三位一体的神和他的属性, 人性与罪, 以及耶稣基督作为神与人的位格和工作, with an emphasis on key biblical material and its expression in 路德教的忏悔录.

This introductory course in systematic and confessional theology will cover the work of Christ, 圣灵的位格和工作, the church and eschatology with an emphasis on key biblical materials and its expression in 路德教的忏悔录. 先决条件: THL 371.

Through an examination of the theology of corporate worship as it is taught in Scripture, 路德教的忏悔录, and how it has developed throughout the history of the church, this course will look at the criteria for preparing and evaluating worship services in today’s church. 先决条件: CTHL 101 or CTHL 200 或同等.

This course will examine and evaluate methods and materials appropriate for faith development and reflective of the physical, 精神, 社会, 情感, 以及从出生到六年级儿童的精神需求. Curriculum评价, 设施, 政策, and procedures towards a comprehensive ministry to and with children and their families will be addressed, emphasizing the involvement of children along with their families into the total life of the church. 现场工作组件是必需的.

This course examines youth ministry in the context of cultural influences on adolescents in society today through the lens of Lutheran theology. The course will include discussions on traditional adolescent issues and responses that seek to address these issues. 现场工作组件是必需的.

This course will survey the history, theory, and practice of catechesis in the Lutheran Church. Students will examine a variety of catechetical models and skills needed to develop a holistic approach to the catechesis of youth, 成年人, 和家庭. 现场工作组件是必需的. 隔年提供. 先决条件: THL 371 (允许同时注册).

This course will introduce students to the theological foundation of ministry to and with 成年人, 成年阶段, 成人学习, 代际理论, 当代成年人的独特需求, 小组事工的理论与实践, and current programs and practices which will equip 成年人 for ministry, 建立基督的身体, 培养成年人对基督的信心.

一个指导, 全职, year-long experience in a 会众 of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) or ministry under the supervision of a called LCMS minister, enabling students to experience as many aspects of a 会众's educational ministries as possible. This may include children's, youth, family, adult, and other 会众al ministries (e.g.传福音、教会音乐等.). The internship is designed to be a mutually cooperative ministry relationship between student, 会众, 还有大学. 先决条件: Satisfactory completion of academic program requirements and preliminary theological approval from the LCMS Church Vocations Council. Twelve (12) months of internship are required for DCE certification. 作为合格/不合格Curriculum提供.