This course will deal with the theory, design, use and evaluation of curriculum materials. The criteria for effective curriculum will be discussed. The course will give the students practice in designing curriculum materials for specified age groups.

An investigation into the meaning of biblical spirituality, its relationship, its relationship to faith, practice, and maturity, and educational implications for ministry in Malawi.

An introduction to the philosophy of Christian camping, including the history, administration and program of Christian camping. Consideration will be given to counseling and behavior problems. Study of campus, objectives, selecting and training leadership, and camp program planning; techniques of recreational leadership, developing materials, planning balanced programs of recreation.

The major concern of the course is to understand the various conceptions of spirituality and to determine the educational approach each conception suggests. If the primary goal of Christian Education (in the particular sense of Christian Nature) is to help people to grow spiritually, we must understand the nature of spirituality, and the educational strategies, which might help persons, grow spiritually.

The primary purpose of this course is to develop a well-thought-out, bible-based, clearly articulated theology and philosophy of suffering that will apply to Christian education and ministry in Africa. Understanding, relating to, and emphasizing with people is a first and essential tip for effective Christian ministry. As a Christian leader or educator you must be about the business of caring for hurting people and confronting injustice and oppression. This course also gives a practical theology of suffering. Explore the many forms those suffering takes - physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological. Human existence is difficult. Life is filled with dark times of pain, hurt, and suffering. Ultimately every person will endure dark periods of affliction, trial, discouragement, and pain. At times God places us in a position to minister to hurting people. What is the Christian response? What is the church's responsibility? How do we meet the needs of hurting people?

A brief history of what we know as Christian Education today. Sound philosophy is stated then discussed to begin the development of a Christian world and life view.

A study of the needs, characteristics, thought processes, and moral developments of children. Methods, resources, programs, helping children develop spiritually, administering, supervising children's ministries, and understanding the developmental stages of children will be discussed.

Examination of needs, curricula, programs, methods, and audio-visuals used by church and other agencies. Includes worship, counseling, recreation and stewardship.

Leadership, administration, and administrative patterns of church related agencies and the educational program of the Christian School in particular. Emphasis is given to the organizational structure and the general operation of a Christian Day School. Administrative issues such as conflict resolution, motivation, staff selection and training, and the management of change will be also be addressed. A study of the various types of programs and curriculum is included.

A study of the needs, characteristics, thought processes, and moral developments of youth. Methods, resources, programs, helping youth develop spiritually, administering, supervising youth ministries, and understanding the developmental stages of youth will be discussed.

Theory, design, and use of curriculum materials; criteria for an effective curriculum will be developed, selected current curricula will be evaluated; essential elements in curriculum formation, intensive study of contemporary trends in curriculum production.