Using Scripture as the standard for analyzing educational models and practices, this course provides potential educators and those who work with children in any context a solid foundation for their future work. The course focuses on the unique approach of Christian education with an overview of the physical, intellectual, moral, social/emotional, and spiritual development of children and youth. The nature of learning and the variety of learning styles is considered as well as the character development of effective teachers. Other topics include: classroom management, curriculum development, and the role of education in community development and world missions.

This course is part of 15-month degree track developed to equip early childhood educators with principles in training and teaching children. The student will be given opportunities to sharpen their skills in hearing God’s voice as an educator, heightening their awareness of God’s heart for young children, increasing their understanding of God’s character for their personal development, and learning creativity in how they can present God’s truths.