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Arlington Baptist University

Programme Detail: Children's Ministry

Language of this entry English (USA)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Children's Ministry
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number ABC2
Description This program, leading to a Bachelor of Science degree, is designed to prepare students to teach children primarily in church-based ministries. The courses in the program are geared toward giving students appropriate methods, tools, and techniques for teaching the very young child up through sixth grade. The graduate who completes this program will: 1.Have skills in communicating the Word of God to children (EC-6th grade). 2.Have a basic understanding of the history and the educational structure of the local church. 3.Be familiar with the organization and administration of the educational program of the local church including how the children’s ministries fit into this program. 4.Be familiar with present day Bible-centered curricula, as well as trends and innovations in teaching children. 5.Acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes appropriate to Sunday school and children’s ministries education. 6.Have the ability to organize and manage a classroom situation. 7.Exercise the skills and methodologies basic to teaching children through various experiences in teaching (Sunday school, vacation Bible school, children’s church, etc.). 8.Follow the example of Christ in love and compassion for children. 9.Minister enthusiastically to children.
Keywords Bible, Ministry, Children
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available United States / Texas
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Children's Ministry
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Degree
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost -
Bursaries/scholarships available
Actual Length 4 Years
Average hours of study per week 0
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Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 0
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