Syllabus

Syllabus: Introduction to Christian Education

School: Latin American Bible Institute-Sanger Extension

Instructor: Dave Wainscott, 559.974-2508, davewainscott@sbcglobal.net

Textbook: "Introduction to Christian Education: Foundations For The Future" by Clark,Johnson,Sloat

Dates: Fri March 26, 2010 7-10pm and Sat. March 27 9am-5pm

Overview: Introduces student to a Christ-centered, Bible-based theology and practice of education/discipling within a church,ministry and home context. Teaching/learning styles, cross-cultural differences and the shape of contemporary culture will be special emphases..

Pre-class assignment:

The entire textbook is to be read before class, and certain chapters will be focused on in a test which opens the Friday session. The book is made up of five "parts" or sections; and each "part" has several chapters.

• Part 1: Chapters 1 and 2. Test will have questions on the content of these chapters.
• Part 2: Chapters 6, 10 and 13. Test will have questions on the content of these chapters.
• Part 3: Everyone pick one chapter from this section, and then write a closed-book summary of it in class.
• Part 4: Everyone pick one chapter from this section, and then write a closed-book summary of it in class.
• Part 5: Everyone pick one chapter from this section, and then write a closed-book summary of it in class.

Grading:

• Exam (50%)
• Attendance/Spirit/Participation (25%)
• Final Project (25%)

Sessions Outline:

Fri Night- Orientation, The History of Christian Ed, Exam,

Module 1: The Bible on Learning and Teaching

Module 2: Learning and Teaching From the Bible

Sat Morning- Module 3:Jesus as Learner and Teacher

Sat Afternoon: Module 4:Learning and Teaching Styles

Module 5: Learning and Teaching in Our Time/The Future of Christian Ed

Final Project: Teaching About Teaching