Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education completes a solid foundation for prospective and practicing Christian educators who are called by God to teach with a distinctively Christian approach. Specializations are offered in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Educational Leadership.
Outcomes
Through completion of general education studies learners gain proficiency in critical and creative thinking, communicating and collaborating with others, and using technology. Learners also complete a survey of Old and New Testaments. They develop an understanding of the importance of a philosophy of Christian education, and formulate a personal philosophy. Learners understand the dynamics of interpersonal relationships. They also encounter leading educational issues, and engage with peers in their critical consideration. Through further studies in Christian education, they gain proficiency in secondary school curriculum, advanced teaching methods, courseroom management, and courseroom assessment.
Program Structure
The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education with a specialization in Secondary Education features studies in general education and the comprehensive facts of teaching in middle school and high school. Courses feature theory firmly anchored to practice.
General Education Requirements
Course ID |
Course Name |
Credits |
| ART 101 | Introductory Survey of the Fine Arts | 3 |
| BIB 101 | Introduction to the Old Testament | 3 |
| BIB 102 | Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
| BIO 101 | Intro to Environmental Science | 3 |
| BIO 102 | Science and the Bible | 3 |
| COM 101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Grammar & Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Introduction to Writing and Research | 3 |
| HIS 101 | Introduction to Western Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 111 | Introduction to Church History | 3 |
| MAT 101 | Introduction to Algebra | 3 |
| PHIL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHY 101 | Personal Health | 3 |
| POL 101 | Political Science | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| THE 220 | Christian Ethics | 3 |
| Electives | 12 | |
TOTAL CREDITS |
60 |
Additional Course Requirements
Course ID |
Course Name |
Credits |
| BC 322 | Introduction to Interpersonal Relationships | 3 |
| ED 217 | Introduction to Computer Applications in Education | 3 |
| ED 229 | Introduction to Current Issues in Education | 3 |
| ED 241 | Introduction to a Philosophy of Christian Education | 3 |
| ED 242 | Cultural Diversity in Education | 3 |
| ED 245 | Principles of Instruction & Methods | 3 |
| ED 248 | Introduction to Classroom Management | 3 |
| ED 262 | Introduction to Advance Teaching Methods | 3 |
| ED 274 | Introduction to Classroom Assessment | 3 |
| ED 275 | Introduction to Secondary School Curriculum | 3 |
| ED 278 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| ED 279 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| MIN 212 | Calvary Chapel Philosophy of Ministry | 3 |
| PRA 384 | Teaching Practicum I | 3 |
| PRA 385 | Teaching Practicum II | 3 |
| THE 201 | Principles of Faith | 3 |
| Electives in Specialized Subject Fields (History, English and Mathematics) | 12 | |
TOTAL CREDITS |
60 |