SCHOOL OF Christian Education

The primary mission of the Christian Education Department of Texas Bible College is to prepare competent and qualified Christian teachers and leaders for ministry in the United States and abroad.
 

Departmental Objectives

The objectives of the Christian Education program are to train the student:
1.         To have a positive attitude toward children, teaching,                             learning, and to develop children with a positive view of self, others, and their world.
2.         To understand the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual development that promotes the learning skills for the total child.
3.         To use a variety of instructional approaches and materials to meet the needs of individuals and groups in the classroom.
4.         To understand the administration, organization, and operation of the total church educational program.
5.         To develop and implement a plan of study with a class of students or individual students based upon supervised labs and field experiences in an appropriate setting.
6.         To possess and demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that are required to perform effectively as a Christian a          teacher.
 

Student Classification


1.     Freshman: Education majors who have successfully completed less than 33 semester hours of work.
2.     Sophomore: Education majors who have successfully completed at least 67 semester hours of work.
3.     Juniors: Education majors who have successfully completed at least 101 semester hours of work.
4.     Seniors: Education majors who have successfully completed at least 136 semester hours of work.

Basic Requirements for a Degree


An Associate’s Degree is issued upon successful completion of 68 hours.
1.     33 hours in Freshman level courses.
2.     35 hours in Sophomore level courses.
 
A Bachelor’s Degree is issued upon successful completion of 136 hours.
1.     33 hours in Freshman level courses.
2.     35 hours in Sophomore level courses.
3.     34 hours in Junior level courses.
4.     34 hours in Senior level courses.


Course Descriptions 
For a more thorough understanding of the type of classes you will take as a Christian Education major, you may find it helpful to read the Course Descriptions for the Division of Christian Education. 
 

Dean of Christian Education: Cheri Grissom
Email the Christian Education Department

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