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Details for Childrens Ministry

One of my heroes is called Horton. He is a real hero, in that he stood up against the whole community to save a group of little people. In his endeavour to protect this small community he cried a phrase which echoes throughout the world today, ‘A person’s a person, no matter how small.’ Yes, Horton the elephant saved Whoville from annihilation. In the end he not only saved a whole village he influenced others to do the same.

Horton Hears a Who is a modern day parable of God’s heart for the little people. The Introduction to Children Ministry unit will encourage you to be like Horton. Our purpose is to protect, train and release our little people. We will be looking at the why, the what and the how for children’s ministry.

The world needs more ‘Horton’s. Will you be someone’s Horton?

Quick Info

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Unit code: MIN221
  • Credit points: 10
  • Total workload hours per week: 10
  • Number of timetabled hours per week: 3 *

* Note: Units with reduced contact hours (such as those taught in Intensive format) will have an increased assessment component.↩

Prerequisites

None

The unit Childrens Ministry is part of the subject area Ministry and is offered as a part of the following Awards: Bachelor of Contemporary Ministry (Alphacrucis College (NSW Dept. of Education)).

Unit Content

Curriculum Objective

This unit introduces many of the key rationales, skills, principles and considerations of children’s ministry.

Subject Content

  1. Biblical and historical background of children’s ministry
  2. Children’s ministry in today’s contexts
  3. Legal and ethical issues in children’s ministry
  4. Skills and creativity in children’s ministry
  5. Behaviour management
  6. Programming, administration and logistics

This course may be offered in the following formats

Lectures, class presentations, discussion, tutorials, web-based interaction, distance learning material

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis College.

Assessment Methods

Major Essay (50%, 2500 words); Critical Reflection on involvement in a children's program (30%, 1500 words); Forum Postings (20%, 2000 words)

Prescribed Text

Readings provided

Representative References