CE 506: Issues in Christian Education – 2025–2026

• 3.00 Credit Hours

This course will survey issues and trends impacting Christian education. The primary focus will be to help students formulate a foundation for theological and organizational thinking about various influences on educational process and procedure. High priority is given to development of logical reasoning, clear writing and analytical skills in order to facilitate study of educational issues from a scriptural perspective while at the same time maintaining an open, informed and critical approach. As a result of completing this course, the student will: Identify contemporary issues in Christian education Evaluate these issues relative to a Scriptural and philosophical perspective Appraise possible and attainable solutions to contemporary issues in Christian education Apply a personal and contextual analysis of educational issues relative to specific culture, geographical region and/or socio-political setting. Compare and contrast issues in Christian education relative to public or secular perspectives on the same issues Create a Philosophy of Education specifically addressing institutional topics and issues.