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2012-2013 Graduate Programs Academic Catalog
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EDU 9209
Theological and Pedagogical Foundations of
Theological Education ..............................................(3)
This course provides an overview of biblical, his-
torical and contemporary educational theories
and models. An emphasis will be on theological
education, as well as the paradigmatic changes
of the last 50 years in innovative and alternative
educational forms. This is taught from the per-
spective of missions and the global church. The
integration of theory and practice will take a cen-
tral position. The topics addressed are:
1. A theology of theological education.
2. Western educational theories and models and
the challenge to the worldwide church.
3. The paradigm change in theological education.
4. Alternative models of theological education:
their opportunities and limits.
5. Moving toward a mission-oriented theological
education.
6. Integration of theory and practice.
(Taught in Korntal, Germany, in German.)
EDU 9300
Biblical Foundations for Curriculum
and Pedagogy ............................................................(3)
This course will enable educators to use the Bible
as their primary document for curriculum and
instructional design. Students will learn to utilize
basic hermeneutical principles when integrating
faith and learning, design biblically integrated
instruction, write biblical standards and objec-
tives, and teach Christian critical thinking and
worldview. Products from the course will include
a comprehensive list of biblical standards for edu-
cation, a list of Christian critical thinking skills, a
knowledge of models for biblical integration and
examples of integrated lessons. (Offered only
online.)
EDU 9310
Curriculum Theory and Design ................................(3)
This course provides theoretical frameworks for
evaluating and developing effective courses of
study in different educational settings. Curricular
emphases throughout history, philosophies, theo-
ries and strategies will be examined in planning
and developing long- and short-range units.
Included are such topics as curriculum theory,
formation of educational goals, definition of edu-
cational content, formation of educational
processes and program development implemen-
tation. (Also taught in Korntal, Germany, in
English.)
EDU 9320
Teaching and Learning Theory..................................(3)
This course compares various pedagogical mod-
els and their accompanying assumptions about
the nature of learning. At the same time, biblical
perspectives on teaching and learning are inte-
grated into an understanding of effective, differen-
tiated instruction. Students will gain a deeper
understanding of learning processes and their rel-
evance in different educational and cultural set-
tings. (Offered only online.)
EDU 9330
Measurement and Assessment Theory ....................(3)
This course examines important components of
measurement and assessment theory as they
relate to program development and student
assessment on an institution-wide basis. (Offered
on request; minimum of five students.)
EDU 9340
Spiritual Formation in Educational Institutions ......(3)
This course studies biblical principles guiding
spiritual development with particular application
to students in different educational settings. It
addresses the challenge of integrating head and
heart, thinking and spiritual life, and intellectual
work and prayer. Examples of philosophies and
programs aimed at students’ spiritual growth are
examined. Students synthesize learning into
practical models for effective implementation in
their institutions. (Also taught in Korntal,
Germany, in German.)
EDU 9350
Models of Effective Instruction ................................(3)
This course enables practitioners to explore vari-
ous instructional strategies that reflect current
best practice. Students will learn to implement
instructional models and to provide training for
others in the use of the models. Students will
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