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Christian Education

CONCENTRATION IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

In conjunction with the department of Religious Studies, Alma's Christian Education Program is designed to prepare students for certification as Associate Christian Educators in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) by providing courses which partially fulfill that certification. To finish the certification process, one must complete additional requirements as identified and assessed by the PCUSA. Students cannot major or minor in Christian Education, but may pursue it in conjunction with other majors/minors. See the chair of Religious Studies for more information. (Students interested in education positions in denominations other than the PC(USA) should contact their own denominational leaders for more information regarding course requirements.)

Program Offerings (The following courses are offered when there is sufficient demand and when certified Christian Educators are available to supervise students.):

  1. Biblical interpretation: Religious Studies 101 and 102.
  2. Reformed Theology: Religious Studies 106.
  3. Religious Educational Theory and Practice: Christian Education 499.
  4. Church Polity (Government): Christian Education 280 or 499.
  5. Church Program and Mission Development: Christian Education 280 or 499.
  6. Practicum in Christian Education: Christian Education 385.

For information on certification as a Christian Educator in the Presbyterian Church (USA): click here.

A sample of positions available in Christian Education and Youth Ministry in the PC(USA): click here.

 

The Corporation for National and Community Service named Alma College to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in both 2008 and 2009 for exemplary service efforts and service to disadvantaged youth. The Honor Roll is the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to service-learning and civic engagement.

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Graduate Profile

Andrew Pomerville
Graduation: 2002
Major: History
Minor: Religious Studies

Rev. Andrew Pomerville credits Alma College with preparing him for both his graduate studies at Princeton Theological Seminary and his future ministry.

“The history major and religious studies minor gave me ample opportunities to write, study a variety of languages and consider practical approaches to critical research,” says the pastor of Church in the Hills in Bellaire, Mich.

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