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DCE361 DCE Practicum … 2 credits
The student seeking certification as a Director of Christian Education is assigned to a Lutheran school in order to teach religion, assist in planning and leading chapels, conduct devotions, and observe the ministry of the Lutheran school and the Lutheran classroom teacher. (Prerequisites: admission to the DCE program, ED336 Educational Psychology)
DCE366 Introduction to DCE Ministry … 2 credits
Through class discussion, readings, presentations and involvement with field-based directors of Christian education, students grow in understanding the purpose and function of a Director of Christian Education. Emphasis is placed upon Scriptural, historical, social and educational foundations of the Director of Christian Education.
DCE367 Pre-Internship … 2 credits
Through class discussion, readings, presentations and retreats the student is prepared to structure and begin a DCE Internship. (Pre-requisite: DCE 366-Introduction to DCE Ministry; Admission to the Professional Program.)
DCE376 Colloquy Residency: Introduction to Director of Christian Education Ministry … 2 credits
Through class discussion, readings, presentations and involvement with directors of Christian education, students grow in understanding the purpose and function of a Director of Christian Education. (Prerequisite: Eligibility for acceptance into the DCE Colloquy program)
DCE433 The Role of the Director of Christian Education … 2 credits
The role of the Director of Christian Education as an educational minister is explored and considered. Calling and placement procedures, professional ethics and expectation, the constitution and by-laws of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, role of the DCE in Synod and District, and the role of the DCE in team ministry are examined. The professional portfolio is completed and ready for final interview review by faculty and field professionals as part of the certification process. (Prerequisite: DCE498 DCE Internship)
DCE473 Colloquy Residency: Role of the DCE … 2 credits
The role of the Director of Christian Education as an educational minister is explored and considered. Calling and placement procedures, professional ethics and expectation, the constitution and by-laws of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, role of the DCE in Synod and District, and the role of the DCE in team ministry are examined. The professional portfolio is completed and ready for final interview review by faculty and field professionals as part of the certification process. (Prerequisites: acceptance into the DCE Colloquy Program; DCE498 DCE Internship)
DCE478 Colloquy: DCE Internship … 1-12 credits
The Colloquy DCE Internship provides the colloquy DCE student a full-time supervised experience at the local ministry site. The colloquy student receives assessment of work being done a the ministry site with consultations for self-directed growth and assessment. The number of credits required and the length of the internship will be determined through an assessment process prior to the internship. (Pre-requisites: admission to the DCE Colloquy program. Completion of RLG203, RLG206, THY330, THY341, DCE376.)
DCE497 Into. to International Mission Director of Christian Education Internship … 6 credits
This experience prepares the individual for an internship in the international mission field. The experience includes mission orientation, language acquisition, basic training in English as a Second Language, local enculturation in the host culture. (Prerequisite: Admission to an international internship within the Director of Christian Education Program.)
DCE498 DCE Internship … 12 credits
The internship provides DCE students a full-time supervised involvement in the educational ministries of an approved congregational-based ministry site for a twelve-month period, emphasizing active leadership in a variety of professional tasks. (Prerequisites: Intro. to DCE, Parish Education I, Parish Education II, Teaching the Faith, Group Comm. and Facilitation, Human Diversity and Relations, DCE Practicum, Educational Psychology, Leadership I, Old Testament Narrative, New Testament, Our Living Faith, Lutheran Confessional Writings, Old Testament II. In addition, see "Requirements for Admission to DCE Internship," page 96.)
DCE499 DCE Internship II … 6 credits
The internship provides DCE students a full-time supervised involvement in the educational ministries of an approved congregational-based ministry site for a twelve-month period, emphasizing active leadership in a variety of professional tasks. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of DCE 498 DCE Internship I.)
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