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Endorsed courses are noted below. For more information about the CSTC, visit Vocate.

Category I: Theological Studies

CORE 150 Biblical Foundations (3), Fall, Spring, Summer
A survey of biblical revelation in its progressive unfolding of key ideas and institutions against their cultural-historical background and within their covenant setting. Emphasis is placed on the normativity of Scripture that reaches its fullness and fulfillment in Christ for all academic work.

Category II: Philosophical Studies

EDUC 300 Biblical Foundations (3), Fall, Spring, Summer
A survey of biblical revelation in its progressive unfolding of key ideas and institutions against their cultural-historical background and within their covenant setting. Emphasis is placed on the normativity of Scripture that reaches its fullness and fulfillment in Christ for all academic work.

EDUC 501 Issues in Education (3), Summer, Fall, Spring
This course critically examines the philosophical and historical background and context of contemporary educational practice. The focus is on key issues currently affecting the areas of teaching, curriculum, learning, and the school as an institution. Emphasis falls on relating philosophical and historical contexts to daily classroom practice. Course participants are equipped to use philosophical analysis as part of their reflective practice drawing on understandings and commitments in this course

EDUC 560 Foundations of Educational Leadership (3), Fall, Spring
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the field of educational administration from a distinct perspective of what it means to lead Christianly. Content includes an examination of theories of leadership, leadership traits, leadership behaviors, contemporary approaches, and the Iowa School Leadership Standards. The course includes 40 hours of field experience. Concurrent enrollment in Education 560L is recommended.

Category III: Instructional/Curricular Studies

EDUC 502 Learner Development and Principles of Learning (3), Summer, Spring
This course examines a biblical model of the teacher, learner, and the learning process. Consideration is given to the application of a biblical model as it relates to teaching and learning. This model is weighed and examined against other psycho-educational theories of development and learning. This course will equip leaders to create learning environments that celebrate image bearing.

EDUC 504 Curriculum Development and Evaluation (3), Summer, Fall
Framed in a biblical orientation, this course examines and develops curricular structures. Consideration will be given to how state, provincial, and Core Curriculum standards fit within these curricular decisions. Topics include an examination of content delivery models, appropriate instructional design models, and methods for implementing curricular change.

Category IV: Instructional/Curricular Studies

CORE 200 Biblical Foundations (3) Fall, Spring, Summer
A survey of biblical revelation in its progressive unfolding of key ideas and institutions against their cultural-historical background and within their covenant setting. Emphasis is placed on the normativity of Scripture that reaches its fullness and fulfillment in Christ for all academic work.

EDUC 562 Legal and Ethical Foundations in Educational Leadership (3), Summer
Examination of the fundamental issues of law and ethics as they are applied to the classroom teachers and school administrators. Areas to be studied include educational structure and governance, church/state relations, students’ rights, teachers’ rights and responsibilities, and tort liability.

EDUC 563 Collaborative Leadership (3), Fall, Spring
This course focuses on organizational influences on leadership, communications in schools, decision making, managing conflict, and facilitating change in schools. The course also emphasizes a recognition of the role schools play in community restoration and reconciliation processes. The course includes 40 hours of field experience. Concurrent enrollment in Education 563L is recommended.