The Family Life Education concentration prepares students to engage in family education ministries both within the church and in other professional settings and to apply for certification as Family Life Educators by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Advanced standing is generally not given for the Family Life Education concentration.
Required Courses for the Degree
Prerequisite |
An undergraduate or graduate level course in psychology. For those applying for CFLE certification, a course like GDPC 614 Human Development or equivalent |
3 credits |
Biblical Spirituality | DSLE 541 - Foundations of Biblical Spirituality | 3 Credits |
Biblical Studies |
NTST or OTST NTST or OTST |
4 Credits |
Theology | THST | 2 Credits |
Discipleship & Religious Education |
DSLE 503 - Marriage, Family, & Interpersonal Relationships DSLE 534 - Ministry to Youth and Young Adults DSLE 607 - Intergenerational Ministry DSLE 610 - Teaching for Discipleship |
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Church History | CHIS 574 - History of SDA Theology | 2 Credits |
Practical & Applied Theology | PATH 526 - Conflict Management | 2 Credits |
World Mission | MSSN - World Missions Course | 2 Credits |
Concentration Courses |
DSLE 655 - Families in Society DSLE 635 - Christian perspectives on Professional Ethics DSLE 652 - Personal & Family Finance DSLE 657 - Social Policy DSLE 658 - Internal Dynamics of Families DSLE 659 - Human Sexuality DSLE 679 - Parenting Education & Guidance DSLE 660 - Field Practicum (After 24 Credits in program) |
23 credits
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Advanced Standing | Courses relevant to scholarship in religion (10 credits) and to scholarship in education or religious education (4 credits) is dependent upon prior undergraduate and graduate learning AND the particular MA (Discipleship in Lifespan Education) concentration area chosen. The courses will be distributed appropriately in the course plan. Advanced standing may be obtained for these credits based on a background of advanced theological or educational study or prior extensive undergraduate studies in religion, religious education, or education. | 0-14 credits |
Total |
48 credits |