Children’s Ministries University Online is proud to announce 2 new CMUO courses that will be available beginning April 1, 2008.
Biblical Interpretation (CMU 305)
This course will examine the science of hermeneutical analysis, processes, and methods in which one can derive the most accurate and valid interpretation of passages of the Bible. Due consideration will be given to the art involved in integrating various lines of thought in the Bible to accomplish an adequate understanding and application of any passage in the Bible. This theology elective course can fulfill the 3 credit theology requirement for the 1 year certificate in children’s ministries. Prerequisites for this course are Old Testament Survey (CMU123) and New Testament Survey (CMU114).
Children’s Ministries Conference (CMU 493)
Are you planning to attend a national children’s ministry conference? Would you like to earn 3 college credits for doing so? This new CMUO elective course is for you! This class will give the student a deeper understanding of the development and implementation of vision and goals in children’s ministry leadership. Through reading, research, and participation in leadership training at a national children’s ministries conference, students will gain knowledge and insight into practical application of children’s ministries theory.
Those enrolling in this course in conjunction with attending a national children’s ministries conference will attend a pre-conference training day as well as twelve workshops/plenary sessions at the national conference. Total time spent in pre-conference and workshops/plenary sessions should be 25-30 hours. Post-conference assignments are required.
Register online today to be among the first to take one of these new CMUO courses. Registrations for April 1st courses will be accepted thru March 25th.
CMUO courses begin monthly, so you can sign-up and begin your journey toward expanding your children’s ministry skills anytime. No matter whether or not you have taken an online course through CMUO before, you can sign-up today to begin your online learning experience as soon as March 1st. You can logon 24/7 to http://www.cmuo.com and find out more details. Current CMUO learners or those who have already applied and been accepted to CMUO can register for the new “Biblical Interpretation ” or “Children’s Ministries Conference” course at: http://www.cmuo.com/register.
Course development efforts are ongoing, so watch for several additional courses to be released in the months ahead. Courses currently under development include: Biblical Theology, New Testament Survey, Early Childhood Ministry, Children’s Presentations, Music in Ministry, and Pastoral Counseling.
Wondering what it’s like to take an online children’s ministry training course from CMUO? Read a few comments from CMUO learners at: http://www.cmuo.com/elearning/learnerexperience.htm
We hope to see you “in class” soon!
CMUO LITE
The planning is well underway to our first-of-its kind Live Interational Training Experience that we are calling CMUO LITE. You can either join us on the campus of Valley Forge Christian College or online for this unique conference event to be held October 9-11, 2008. We’ve got a fabulous lineup of general session speakers scheduled, including David Boyd, Dick Gruber, Dale VonSeggen, and Jim Wideman and you’ll also be able to choose from over 30 other breakout sessions. For complete details, visit www.cmuolite.com. To take advantage of the early-bird registration discount, make sure to register before May 1st.
Those participating in CMUO LITE either on-campus or online can earn 3 credits for participating in the conference by registering for and completing CMU 493 described above. Yet another great reason why you won’t want to miss CMUO LITE!
