Bachelor of
Christian Education
This program, with elementary, secondary, and special education specializations, is designed to prepare men and women to teach students in a Christian school classroom. The course of study emphasizes the philosophy and methodology of Christian education and introduces the student to a wide range of strategies to plan instruction, prepare instructional materials, and teach effectively in a Christian school.
Available Specializations
Elementary Education Specialization
Elementary Education
The Elementary Specialization provides the student with the knowledge, application, and experience needed to prepare him for managing, instructing, and evaluating students in a Christian elementary classroom. This program does not lead to licensure for teaching in public school systems.
Program Summary
Elementary Education |
19 credits |
Education Core |
33 credits |
Bible/Theology/CM Core |
30 credits |
General Education |
30 credits |
Electives |
8 credits |
Total |
120 credits |
Elementary Ed. Specialization
ED 103 Teaching Fine Arts (2 cr.)
ED 104 Teaching PE and Health (2 cr.)
ED 201 Teaching Reading and Language Arts (3 cr.)
ED 202 Teaching Elementary Math (3 cr.)
ED 210 Teaching Elementary STEAM (2 cr.)
ED 311 Teaching Elementary Science (2 cr.)
ED 312 Teaching Elementary Social Studies (2 cr.)
ED 302 Children’s Literature (3 cr.)
Education Core
ED 101 Methods and Materials (2 cr.)
ED 111 Human Growth/Development (2 cr.)
ED 112 Philosophy of Christian Education (2 cr.)
ED 232 Instructional Technology (3 cr.)
ED 301 Educational Psychology (3 cr.)
ED 343-EL Teaching Readiness Assessment (3 cr.)
ED 401 Tests and Measurements (3 cr.)
ED 400 Effective Classroom Management (3 cr.)
ED 410 Capstone Project / Student Teaching (9 cr.)
SPED 310 Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities (3 cr.)
Electives
General electives (8 cr.)
Bible/Theology/CM Core
APOL 100 Introduction to Apologetics (3 cr.)
BI 101 Old Testament Survey (3 cr.)
BI 102 New Testament Survey (3 cr.)
BI 205 Genesis (2 cr.)
BI 213 Life of Christ I (3 cr.)
BI 214 Life of Christ II (3 cr.)
BI 222 Principles of Bible Study (2 cr.)
CM 104 Personal Evangelism (2 cr.)
CM 302 Christian Leadership (2 cr.)
TH 203 Bible Doctrines I (3 cr.)
TH 204 Bible Doctrines II (3 cr.)
CM 181-482 Field Practicum (1 cr.)
General Education
EN 101 Composition I (3 cr.)
EN 102 Composition II (3 cr.)
Literature elective (3 cr.)
HI 201 History of Western Civ. I (3 cr.)
HI 202 History of Western Civ. II (3 cr.)
SP 101 Fundamentals of Speech (3 cr.)
Math or Science elective (3 cr.)
Gen. Ed. electives (9 cr.)
Secondary Education Specialization
Secondary Education
The Secondary Specialization provides the student with the knowledge, application, and experience needed to prepare him for managing, instructing, and evaluating students in a Christian secondary classroom. This program does not lead to licensure for teaching in public school systems.
Program Summary
Teaching Field and electives |
24 credits |
Education Core |
36 credits |
Bible/Theology/CM Core |
30 credits |
General Education |
30 credits |
Total |
120 credits |
General Education
EN 101 Composition I (3 cr.)
EN 102 Composition II (3 cr.)
Literature elective (3 cr.)
HI 201 History of Western Civ. I (3 cr.)
HI 202 History of Western Civ. II (3 cr.)
SP 101 Fundamentals of Speech (3 cr.)
Math or Science elective (3 cr.)
Gen. Ed. electives (9 cr.)
Education Core
ED 101 Methods and Materials (2 cr.)
ED 111 Human Growth/Development (2 cr.)
ED 112 Philosophy of Christian Education (2 cr.)
ED 232 Instructional Technology (3 cr.)
ED 301 Educational Psychology (3 cr.)
ED 343-EL Teaching Readiness Assessment (3 cr.)
ED 401 Tests and Measurements (3 cr.)
ED 400 Effective Classroom Management (3 cr.)
ED 410 Capstone Project / Student Teaching (9 cr.)
SPED 310 Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities (3 cr.)
Bible/Theology/CM Core
APOL 100 Introduction to Apologetics (3 cr.)
BI 101 Old Testament Survey (3 cr.)
BI 102 New Testament Survey (3 cr.)
BI 205 Genesis (2 cr.)
BI 213 Life of Christ I (3 cr.)
BI 214 Life of Christ II (3 cr.)
BI 222 Principles of Bible Study (2 cr.)
CM 104 Personal Evangelism (2 cr.)
CM 302 Christian Leadership (2 cr.)
TH 203 Bible Doctrines I (3 cr.)
TH 204 Bible Doctrines II (3 cr.)
CM 181-482 Field Practicum (1 cr.)
Secondary Education
Teaching Field and Electives (24 cr.)
See below for options.
Secondary Education Teaching Fields
The courses listed in the Bible teaching field match the Bible/Theology component of this degree program. Every VBC graduate of the Christian Education program is qualified to teach Bible and another teaching field.
History
HI 101 US History I (3 cr.)
HI 102 US History II (3 cr.)
HI 201 History of Western Civ. I (3 cr.)
HI 202 History of Western Civ. II (3 cr.)
HI 303 World Geography (3 cr.)
HI 313 Civil War and Reconstruction (3 cr.)
HI 432 American Government (3 cr.)
ED 330 Instr. Strat. For Mid. And HS (3 cr.)
ED 431 Teaching History (3 cr.)
CHHI 323 Church History (3 cr.)
Total: 30 credits
English
EN 101 Composition I (3 cr.)
EN 102 Composition II (3 cr.)
EN 201 English Literature (3 cr.)
EN 202 American Literature (3 cr.)
EN 205 Creative Writing (3 cr.)
EN 330 Shakespeare (3 cr.)
EN 403 Advanced Grammar (3 cr.)
EN 405 Milton (3 cr.)
ED 330 Instr. Strat. For Mid. And HS (3 cr.)
ED 411 Teaching English (3 cr.)
Total: 30 credits
Math
MA 101 College Math (3 cr.)
MA 102 College Algebra (3 cr.)
MA 203 Introduction to Statistics (3 cr.)
MA 204 College Trigonometry (3 cr.)
MA 301 Calculus I (3 cr.)
MA 302 Calculus II (3 cr.)
MA 303 College Geometry (3 cr.)
ED 330 Instr. Strat. For Mid. and HS (3 cr.)
Total: 27 credits
Special Education Specialization
Special Education
The Special Education Specialization provides the student with the knowledge,
application, and experience needed to prepare him for managing, instructing, and
evaluating students in a special education setting. This program does not lead to licensure for teaching in public school systems.
Program Summary
Bible/Theology/CM Core |
30 credits |
Education Core |
30 credits |
Specialization Core |
24 credits |
General Education |
30 credits |
Electives |
6 credits |
Total |
120 credits |
Bible/Theology/CM Core
APOL 100 Introduction to Apologetics (3 cr.)
BI 101 Old Testament Survey (3 cr.)
BI 102 New Testament Survey (3 cr.)
BI 205 Genesis (2 cr.)
BI 213 Life of Christ I (3 cr.)
BI 214 Life of Christ II (3 cr.)
BI 222 Principles of Bible Study (2 cr.)
CM 104 Personal Evangelism (2 cr.)
CM 302 Christian Leadership (2 cr.)
TH 203 Bible Doctrines I (3 cr.)
TH 204 Bible Doctrines II (3 cr.)
CM 181-482 Field Practicum (1 cr.)
Education Core
ED 101 Methods and Materials (2 cr.)
ED 111 Human Growth/Development (2 cr.)
ED 112 Philosophy of Christian Education (2 cr.)
ED 232 Instructional Technology (3 cr.)
ED 301 Educational Psychology (3 cr.)
ED 343-SPED Teaching Readiness Assessment (3 cr.)
ED 401 Tests and Measurements (3 cr.)
ED 405 Effective Classroom Management (3 cr.)
ED 410 Capstone Project / Student Teaching (9 cr.)
Specialization Core
SPED 210 Intro. to Exceptional Learners (3 cr.)
SPED 220 Characteristics and Methods: Mild Disabilities (3 cr.)
SPED 230 Teaching Reading to Diverse Learners (3 cr.)
SPED 300 Behavior Management (3 cr.)
SPED 320 Characteristics and Methods: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (3 cr.)
SPED 330 Inclusion Planning for Diverse Learners (3 cr.)
SPED 400 Characteristics and Methods: Autism Spectrum Disorder (3 cr.)
SPED 405 Characteristics and Methods: Gifted Learners (3 cr.)
General Education
EN 101 Composition I (3 cr.)
EN 102 Composition II (3 cr.)
Literature elective (3 cr.)
HI 201 History of Western Civ. I (3 cr.)
HI 202 History of Western Civ. II (3 cr.)
SP 101 Fundamentals of Speech (3 cr.)
Math or Science elective (3 cr.)
Gen. Ed. electives (9 cr.)
Electives
General electives (6 cr.)
