Emmaus Baptist College believes that all truth and wisdom come from God. In the Emmaus School of Christian Education, students are taught the truths from God’s everlasting revelation in the Scriptures and in God’s creation; they are made aware of the humanistic philosophy and techniques used in “progressive” education today. The college retains a traditional approach to educational methods.

 

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Theology in Christian Education will demonstrate the ability to:

 

1. Explain a basic academic knowledge of the history and philosophy of Christian Schools and education.

2. Utilize skill in the various techniques, methods and strategies necessary for being an effective teacher.

3. Show competency in structuring learning experiences for content and process in an environment that enhances growth and development of the whole person.

 

General Education Requirements (22 credit hours)
EDU 100 College Success
MAT 101 Practical Math
ENG 101 English Composition 1‡
ENG 102 English Composition 2‡
HIS 104 US History
HIS 201 History of Civilization 1
HIS 202 History of Civilization 2*
SPC 101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Biblical Foundation Requirements

(30 credit hours)
BBL 101 Basic Bible Doctrines
SCI 102 Creation Science 
MIS 102 The Biblical Basis of Mission
HIS 102 Baptist History
BBL 103 Manners and Customs 
BBL 105 Bible Analysis‡
BBL 106 Personal Evangelism
BBL 205 Old Testament Survey‡
BBL 206 New Testament Survey‡
HIS 301 Church History‡

Theology Core Requirements (21 credit hours)
BBL 203 Systematic Theology 1
BBL 204 Systematic Theology 2*
BBL 301 Bible Geography
BBL 305 Systematic Theology 3*
BBL 306 Systematic Theology 4*
BBL 407 Apologetics‡
BBL 410 Hermeneutics

Christian Education Core Requirements

(30 credit hours)
EDU 101 Introduction to Education‡
EDU 105 Introduction to Computers
EDU 201 History and Philosophy of Christian Education
EDU 202 Principles of Child Development
EDU 203 Intro to Technology for Educators
EDU 205 Planning and Curriculum Development
EDU 305/306 Educational Practicum 
EDU 309 Teaching Methods for Bible
EDU 400 Educational Measurement and Testing‡
EDU 405/406 Student Teaching

Psychology Requirements: 6 Credit Hours in addition to core (9 total) | Electives: 6 Credit Hours | Education Requirements (Teaching Methods of Your Choice): 6 Credit Hours in addition to core

 

*Course has a prerequisite

‡Course fulfills writing requirement rule