The Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE) program prepares students to be Christian educators serving both the church and Christian schools. The students will gain an understanding of: Biblical tenets of the church in its historical and modern contexts. Christian education pedagogy and child development psychology. The Word of God through systematic study and application. Upon completion of the program students demonstrate competence as servant-leaders in: Modeling Christian characteristics in daily living situations. Serving as educational administrators, supervisors or teachers in a Christian school or related ministry. Planning and developing Christian education curricula for churches, schools and organizations. Developing Christian education programs for adult learners. Effectively communicating the Word of God under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Course Requirements = 120 Hours General Studies Requirements = 45 Hours English 6 hours Natural Science 3 hours Ethics 3 hours Philosophy 3 hours Foreign Language 6 hours Psychology 3 hours Literature 3 Social Science 3 hours Math 3 hours Sociology 3 hours Music/Art Apprec 6 hours Speech 3 hours Biblical Studies Requirements = 60 Hours Bible/Theology 18 hours Missions 3 hours Christian Education 21 hours Religious History 9 hours Ministry 6 hours Spiritual Maturity 3 hours Electives = 15 Hours If a student attended college elsewhere, the maximum number of transfer credits is thirty (30). Those credits must be comparable to those required by the Bachelor of Religious Education. Bachelor Of Religious Studies
The Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE) program prepares students to be Christian educators serving both the church and Christian schools. The students will gain an understanding of: Biblical tenets of the church in its historical and modern contexts. Christian education pedagogy and child development psychology. The Word of God through systematic study and application. Upon completion of the program students demonstrate competence as servant-leaders in: Modeling Christian characteristics in daily living situations. Serving as educational administrators, supervisors or teachers in a Christian school or related ministry. Planning and developing Christian education curricula for churches, schools and organizations. Developing Christian education programs for adult learners. Effectively communicating the Word of God under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Course Requirements = 120 Hours General Studies Requirements = 45 Hours English 6 hours Natural Science 3 hours Ethics 3 hours Philosophy 3 hours Foreign Language 6 hours Psychology 3 hours Literature 3 Social Science 3 hours Math 3 hours Sociology 3 hours Music/Art Apprec 6 hours Speech 3 hours Biblical Studies Requirements = 60 Hours Bible/Theology 18 hours Missions 3 hours Christian Education 21 hours Religious History 9 hours Ministry 6 hours Spiritual Maturity 3 hours Electives = 15 Hours If a student attended college elsewhere, the maximum number of transfer credits is thirty (30). Those credits must be comparable to those required by the Bachelor of Religious Education. Bachelor Of Religious Studies
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