Early Childhood Education Programs of Study
Program Description
The degrees offered in Divinity are awarded to students completing 64 credit hours for Associate of Arts; an additional 64 credit hours for Bachelor of Arts; 48 Credit hours for Master and 68 Credit Hours for Doctorate. This program is designed to combine the core classes’ electives, and special topics with the general requirement for completion of each degree study.
program objectives
The objectives of these programs are basic to the institution’s general purpose
and philosophy, and are in keeping with the objectives of the particular concentration. Specifically, these programs of study enable students to:
1. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the Bible, including a comprehensive
understanding of the major books on Human Services
2. Develop an understanding of the underlying principles of Biblical
interpretation;
3. Apply correct biblical principles in decision making and personal Christian
growth;
4. Make effective use of the Bible in a particular ministry of general Christian
service;
5. Develop a understanding of the historical application Human Services of
religion in America and elsewhere;
6. Develop a working knowledge of various manuscripts and translation of
the Bible;
7. Achieve skills in research methodology and preparation of major research
projects.
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor Degree
- Master Degree
- Doctorate Degree
Prior Knowledge/prerequisites
The prerequisite for enrollment in the Associate in Early Childhood Education is a GED or High School Diploma. For enrollment in the in Early Childhood Education is in earned Associate in Early Childhood Education. For enrollment in the Master in Early Childhood Education is an earned degree in Bachelor in Early Childhood Education. For enrollment in the Doctor in Early Childhood Education is an earned degree in Master in Early Childhood Education. These prerequisites should include a minimum of 19 credit hours in Bible.
Course # Course Name Credit
En-131 English Grammar 3 credit hours
En-132 English Composition 3 credit hours
Bi-122 O.T Survey 3 credit hours
Bi-123 N.T. Survey 3 credit hours
Bi-134 Manners & Customs I 3 credit hours
Bi-135 Manners & Customs II 3 credit hours
Ph-122 Beginning Hermeneutics 3 credit hours
Pm-121 Biblical Research & Writing 2 credit hours
Ma-131 Basic Mathematics 3 credit hours
Bi-131 The Pentateuch 3 credit hours
Mi-121 Evangelism 3 credit hours
Th-221 Bible Doctrine I 3 credit hours
Th-222 Bible Doctrine II 3 credit hours
Bi-233 Bible Archeology 3 credit hours
Pm-223 Beginning Homiletics 3 credit hours
Th-331 Systematic Theology I 3 credit hours
Th-332 Systematic Theology II 3 credit hours
Ce-231 Childhood Education 4 credit hours
Ce-331 Christian Teaching 3 credit hours
Ce-333 Ministering to Children 3 credit hours
Ce-334 Youth Education in the Church 4 credit hours
Total 64 credit hours
Course # Course Name Credit
Ps-331 General Psychology 3 credit hours
Th-437 Bible and Ethics in Christian Life 3 credit hours
Bi-329 Galatians & Ephesians 4 credit hours
Bi-332 Biblical Understanding 3 credit hours
Bi-431 Poetic Books 3 credit hours
Bi-432 Heart of the N.T. 3 credit hours
Bi-433 The life of Paul 3 credit hours
Bi-531 The Life of Christ 3 credit hours
Ph-332 Apologetics 3 credit hours
Ph-431 Reasoning 3 credit hours
Ce-333 Ministering to Children 4 credit hours
Ce-334 Youth Education in the Church
Ce-335 Christian School Teaching I
Ce-336 Christian School Teaching II 4 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
Ce-422 Growth and Development of the Young
Child 3 credit hours
Ce-423 In service Project 3 credit hours
Ce-431 External Education 3 credit hours
Ce-432 Direct Readings 3 credit hours
Ce-434 Church Education 3 credit hours
Ce-584 Early Intervention Practicum 4 credit hours
Total 64 credit hours
Course # Course Name Credit
Ph-534 Reasoning and Theoretical 3 credit hours
Th-634 Old Testament Theology 3 credit hours
Th-620 The Holy Spirit 3 credit hours
Th-624 The Doctrine Humanity 4 credit hours
Th-628 The Church 3 credit hours
Ph-631 Advanced Apologetics I 3 credit hours
Ph-632 Advanced Apologetics II 3 credit hours
Th-632 Counterpoints Theological Studies 3 credit hours
Th-644 The View on the Historical Adam 3 credit hours
Ce-501 Preschool/Spec. Education 4 credit hours
Ce-533 History of Christian Education 4 credit hours
Ce-534 Theology of Christian Education 4 credit hours
Ce-611 Early Childhood Leadership 4 credit hours
Ce-684 Early Childhood Intervention Practicum 4 credit hours
Total 48 credit hours
SPT-698 Master’s Thesis 6 credit hours
Course # Course Name Credit
Th-637 The View on the Christian Spirituality 3 credit hours
Th-639 Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond 4 credit hours
Th-642 A Theology of Matthew 3 credit hours
Th-643 A Theology of Mark 3 credit hours
Th-645 The Elder: Rooted in All Scriptures 3 credit hours
Ce-764 The Art of Teaching 4 credit hours
Ce-775 Old Testament Literature 6 credit hours
Ce-776 New Testament Literature 6 credit hours
Ce-779 Positive Behavior Guidelines 4 credit hours
Ce-890 Children’s Language & Literacy Dev. 4 credit hours
Ce-891 Health, Safety & Nutrition in Early Childhood Ed. 4 credit hours
Ce-893 Infant, Toddler Development & Programming 4 credit hours
Ce-894 Autism Spectrum Disorder 4 credit hours
Ce-895 Child, Family and Community 4 credit hours
Ce-915 Practicum I: Observation, Interpretation & Assm. 6 credit hours
Ce-916 Practicum II: Observation, Interpretation & Assm. 6 credit hours
Total 68 credit hours
SPT-Dis 898 Dissertation 9 credit hours