Family & Church Education - Columbia International University

Family & Church Education from Columbia International University is a Campus Bachelor Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Purpose and Objectives The purpose of the Family and Church Education program is to prepare competent leaders who will serve local churches or parachurch organizations in a vocational capacity. The intent is to prepare leaders who can administer the total educational program of a church, who can specialize in a particular agelevel or target-group ministry, or who can serve the needs of family units within a congregation or community. The major is marked by variety, flexibility, and practicality. After completing the FACE program, the student will be able to: Establish a church program based on a biblical philosophy of leadership and ministry, which will serve as a reference point for church program planning and use of personal time. Prepare Bible lessons in an educationally and biblically sound manner, and communicate those lessons effectively to various age groups and population segments. Identify the distinctive characteristics, needs, and developmental tasks of children, youth, and adults,plus the social trends that affect ministry to these groups. Plan specific programs or ministry events on the basis of biblical goals for the church, target group needs, and written aims. Cultivate skills useful in maintaining healthy personal relationships and conflict management. Identify personal strengths and weaknesses in the areas of character development, administrative abilities, and communication. Motivate and train believers to succeed in their various ministries, whether in the church program or in the community. Locate and evaluate educational products and resource organizations that strive to assist the church in accomplishing its objectives. View more details on Columbia International University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.