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Undergraduate Academic Policies and Information
Graduate Academic Policies and Information
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Departmental Mission Statement Requirements for a Christian Education and Ministry minor Requirements for a Christian Spirituality minor
Chair, Barrett McRay Scripture Press Professor of Christian Formation & Ministry, James C. Wilhoit Price-LeBar Professor of Christian Education, Donald E. Ratcliff Associate Professors Schwanda, Setran Assistant Professors May Adjunct Professors & Instructors Root, Sveen, Haase, Ribbe, Little, Waterman The Christian Formation and Ministry Department seeks to develop academically grounded, spiritually whole, and practically skilled ministers of the Gospel who are prepared to build up the Church in a changing world. Therefore we diligently seek to develop wise and compassionate servants of Christ who are:
Academically grounded in that they:
Spiritually whole in that they:
Practically skilled in that they:
The Christian Education and Ministry major is a liberal arts program with a strong theological and social science foundation. Students are encouraged to deepen their personal walk with Christ and to develop patterns of deep personal integrity as they prepare for ministry. In addition to the core courses, students can take specialized courses in evangelism, discipleship, curriculum, children's ministry, youth ministry, and spiritual formation. Requirements for the major are 32 hours including a core of 26 hours plus six hours of electives. The required core of 26 hours includes CE 121, 122, 231, 233, 322, 323, 421, 494, 496, and 497. For students who are completing the Youth Ministry Certificate, see below for adjusted major requirements. Requirements for a Christian Education and Ministry minor are 20 hours, including CE 121, 122, 231, 322, 323, and four hours from CE 321, 421, 422, 457, or 459. Requirements for a Christian Spirituality minor are 20 hours, including CE 323, 341, 342, and eight hours from BITH 326, 344, 345, 372, 381, 389, 391, 461, CE 233, 259, 321, 322, 459, 471,
The purpose of the Youth Ministry Certificate is to equip and empower college students for vocational and lay leadership in disciple-making youth ministry. This certificate involves 24 hours of course work in the Christian Formation and Ministry Department, 10 of which are taken during one summer semester at HoneyRock, Wheaton’s Northwoods campus. Equipping and empowering for leadership must involve practice. As a result, students will have direct responsibility and interaction with youth in a ministry environment during all phases of this program. Students will be working closely with campers involved in a variety of high school programs in the summer months. An internship at a church, para-church ministry, or camp will follow to provide a context for application of the principles learned during the program. Courses required for completion of this certificate include: CE 234 Foundations of Youth Ministry (4-at Wheaton), CE 334 Understanding Youth and Youth Culture (4-at Wheaton), CE 336 Strategies for Ministry to Youth (4-at HoneyRock), CE 321 Bible and Ministry (2-at Wheaton), BITH 325 Biblical Interpretation and Hermeneutics (4-at Wheaton), CE 412 Youth Ministry Practicum (2-at HoneyRock), CE 463 Spiritual Formation and Leadership (4-at HoneyRock), CE 496 Internship (0). Students who complete the certificate in youth ministry may choose to complete a major in Christian Education and Ministry or any other undergraduate major. Students choosing to add the Christian Education and Ministry major to this certificate must complete the following 18 hours of Christian Education courses 122, 231, 233, 322, 421, and 494 to fulfill the requirements for the major. Visit Youth Ministry Certificate website
CE 121. Introduction to Christian Education. Provides an overview of approaches to Christian Education. Emphasis is given to the nature of the church, theories of Christian Education, and educational ministries which develop from an understanding of the church and Christian Educational theory. (2) CE 122. Transformational Education. Considers historical educational theory and processes as well as current learning theory in light of the biblical genres. Includes various teaching methods and introductory curriculum development.
CE 231. Introduction to Evangelism. Provides an overview of the Gospel, Great Commission, and Great Commandment. Emphasis is given to surveying the tools needed for the task of world evangelism with emphasis on personal preparation for one-to-one evangelism within a variety of contexts. (2) CE 232. Jesus and Evangelism. Examines the life and ministry of Jesus with special emphasis given to Jesus' personal interaction with individuals. (2) CE 233. Discipleship. This course examines the biblical and historical models and principles for the life-long process of making disciples in a changing culture. Built on the foundation of spiritual formation, students will be challenged to grow as disciples so that they might also equip and encourage others to grow in following Jesus. (2) CE 234. Foundations of Youth Ministry. Introduces students to biblical foundations, developmental and socio-cultural theories and research, historical and contemporary practice, and philosophy of youth ministry. CE 259. Topics in Christian Education. Examines ministry concerns, problems, and trends in light of a holistic Christian Education theory. (2 or 4) CE 311, 312. Studies in Intercultural Education I, II. Explores major differences between cultural systems. Builds attitudes and skills necessary for effective intercultural ministry. Helpful for intercultural situations in the U.S. or another country. (2, 2) CE 321. The Bible and Ministry. Designed to acquaint students, through both theory and practice, with the principles of effective biblical instruction. Methods of interpretation and literary aspects of the Bible are emphasized. CE 322. Human Development and Ministry. Focuses on the relationship between concepts of human development and Christian Education applications. Special emphasis is given to spiritual and faith development through the life span. CE 323. Dynamics of Spiritual Growth. Focuses on the process of spiritual growth and maturity. Biblical foundations, historical development, and conceptions of the church's role in society are examined as they affect our view of the Christian life. Theology and practice of spiritual disciplines are also emphasized. CE 334. Understanding Youth and Youth Culture. Exposes students to issues of adolescent development, youth cultures, family issues, and caring ministries. Offered as part of the Youth Ministry Certificate. CE 341. Experiencing God: Exploring Themes in Spiritual Theology. Spiritual theology is the practical, experiential exploration into the major themes of Christian theology. It is concerned with both how we think about God and how we live our lives with God and others. Therefore, this course seeks to integrate the principles and practices of doctrine and life. Special attention will be placed upon our experience of God and how we can reflect upon those experiences to deepen our knowledge and love of God and our neighbor. CE 342. Hungering for God: A History of Christian Spirituality. This course traces some of the dominant themes of Christian spirituality. Through biblical, theological, and historical study we will examine how various individuals and movements have experienced and sought to nurture their relationship with the Triune God. Additionally we will explore the importance of who “writes” history and the resulting impact upon the development of our study of it. Particular attention is paid to developing the skills of discernment for reading primary sources. CE 421. History and Philosophy of Christian Education. Integrates various academic disciplines into a logical philosophy of ministry by studying major foundational concepts and issues of Christian Education. CE 422. Curriculum and Instruction. Studies curriculum theory, development, and evaluation as they relate to one's philosophy of ministry. Attention is also given to instructional design based upon principles of human learning and development. Prerequisite: CE 421. CE 423. Non-Formal Education. Explores the theory, history, and basic principles of non-formal education. Broad applications made to educational ministries in the U.S. and abroad. (2) CE 425x. Children’s Ministry. See CFM 621. CE 434. Evangelism and Renewal. Studies personal and corporate revival as a foundation for equipping the contemporary church for world evangelism. CE 451x. Family Ministry. See CFM 611. (2) CE 457. Topics in Teaching and Instruction. Studies issues in teaching and instruction with an emphasis on skill development. Topics will vary from term to term. Prerequisite: junior/senior standing or permission of instructor. (2) CE 459. Advanced Study in Christian Education. Provides small group study of special areas of interest in Christian Education. Topics will vary from term to term. Prerequisite: junior/senior standing or permission of instructor. (2 or 4) CE 461. Leadership in Christian Ministry. Involves a study of organizational structures and administrative procedures which are useful in Christian Education programs. Emphasis will be given to the management of resources such as time, personnel, and information. (2) CE 462. Research Methods in Christian Education. Explores the areas and methods of research in the study of Christian Education. Attention will be given to the reading and writing of research reports, the use of data analysis, and applications of research findings to Christian Education. Instructor's approval required. (2) CE 471. Prayer. Provides a theory-based exploration of prayer especially within the historic evangelical faith. Considerable attention is given to examining how the practice of prayer can be cultivated. (2) CE 494. Senior Seminar. Provides students an exploration of issues which help them to integrate the totality of their college experiences, thus providing a sense of cohesion to their Christian faith and closure to their undergraduate education. Considered a senior capstone course. Senior status required. (2) CE 495. Independent Study. Focuses on field or library research according to individual interests and competencies in Christian Education. (1-4) CE 496. Internship. Provides practical experience under supervision in a setting appropriate to the student's major interests. Prerequisites: junior standing and a minimum of 16 hours completed in Christian Education including background courses appropriate to the internship setting. Graded pass/fail. (0) CE 497. Internship Seminar. Provides student debriefing on their internship experiences from several perspectives while making preparations for post-graduation plans. (CE 496 is a prerequisite, but with approval from the Internship Coordinator, a concurrent enrollment is allowed.) Graded pass/fail. (2) Courses Offered at HoneyRock:
CE 131. Introduction to Spiritual Formation. Provides for the self-evaluation of personal faith and character and opportunities for expressing a greater commitment to life in Christ. A challenging wilderness expedition or camp experience is combined with reading assignments, Scripture studies, and group discussions. Open to incoming students accepted to the Wheaton Passage wilderness or camp programs at HoneyRock held prior to fall semester. (2) CE 336. Strategies for Ministry to Youth. Examines useful methods for effective leadership in various youth ministry contexts. Offered at HoneyRock as part of the Youth Ministry Certificate. CE 412. Youth Ministry Practicum. This is an experience-based course designed to provide students an opportunity to implement leadership concepts and theories and develop their own leadership qualities through direct experience and team development. The context of activities is the ongoing programs of HoneyRock. Counts toward Youth Ministry Certificate only. Offered at HoneyRock as part of the Youth Ministry Certificate. Graded: pass/fail (2) CE 452. Camp Ministry. Provides a study of and involvement in the use of a camping environment for the growth and development of people. Special attention is given to program philosophy and principles for designing, conducting, and evaluating an effective camp ministry for young people. Offered at HoneyRock as part of the Youth Ministry Certificate. (2 or 4) CE 453. Leadership Development for Ministry. Provides direct leadership experience to promote reflection and evaluation of one’s own leadership abilities with the goal of developing those qualities for future application. Biblical principles of leading others in a ministry context will be integrated with thinking and practice. Offered at HoneyRock. (2 or 4) CE 463. Spiritual Formation and Leadership. Studies the biblical and theological foundations for ongoing spiritual development in oneself and others. Special emphasis is placed on developing personal habits of growth for ministry. This course is offered at HoneyRock as part of the Youth Ministry Certificate. CE 472. Wilderness Learning for Ministry. Explores the theory of experiential education and its ministry applications through the medium of an engaging wilderness expedition. Includes the role of facilitative leadership, group and individual problem solving, and disciplined reflection in promoting Christian maturity in others. Offered at HoneyRock once each season. Revision Date: May 1, 2008
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