Christian Education

Teacher Education program helps future teachers model Christian ethics through positive relationships and effective pedagogy in today’s classrooms. The program prepares students for teaching in parochial elementary, middle, or high schools.

JM University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education with two areas of emphasis from which to choose: Elementary Education and Physical Education (Non-Teaching)  

Students successfully completing the B.A. in Christian Education program will:

• Prepare and teach well-structured lessons with objectives, student engagement strategies, pacing, sequence, activities, materials, resources, technologies, and grouping.

• Formulate knowledge of learner development, learning difference, and learning environment.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the discipline area and the application of content to bridge concepts and engage learners.

• Plan instruction using various assessment methods and instructional strategies to develop a profound understanding of the content for all learners.

Elementary Education

Students successfully completing the B.A. in Christian Education with Elementary Education emphasis will:

• Understand and apply core content knowledge in the field of elementary education.

• Demonstrate a growth mindset and hard-working ethic to faithfully educate those in their care with creative and relevant techniques.

• Identify the call to live out their faith in daily interaction with students, families, schools, and communities they serve.

 

Physical Education (non-teaching)

Students successfully completing the B.A. in Christian Education with Physical Education (non-teaching) emphasis will:

• Demonstrate competency or proficiency in a variety of sports and physical activities.

• Demonstrate the ability to teach individuals and groups physical activities, exercises, and sports.

• Employ critical thinking strategies, creativity, and reflection when solving a problem.

• Demonstrate professional, ethical leadership behavior and skills: attire, communication, relationships, responsibility, initiative, and the ability to empower others.

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Christian Education gives students valuable insights into the diverse beliefs and opinions held by people today. JM University Christian Education improves spiritual growth while encouraging our students to value themselves and the communities within which they live.