Department: Christian Studies

Code Name Description
CHST3191 Independent Study in CHST Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
CHST3301 Survey of Christian Education This course is an overview of Christian education including foundations, history, components, and leadership. Emphasis is placed upon the development of Christian education as a vocation.
CHST3309 Spiritual Formation for ChristianMinistry The course is designed to overview the student's resources for spiritual growth and examine various methods of discipleship, including Bible study, prayer, and scripture memorization. The student will learn to nurture interdependent spirituality with...
CHST3372 Church Administration A study of the principles, structure, and function of church administration. Students will be exposed to methods for administering personnel, financial, and physical resources of the church, as well as various aspects of church governance and plannin...
CHST3390 Independent Study in CHST Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
CHST4191 Independent Study in CHST Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
CHST4291 Independent Study in Christian Studies Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
CHST4301 Teaching Ministry of the Church This course is a study of the biblical basis, curriculum development, educational principles, and instructional methods of the teaching ministry of the local church. Emphasis is on preschool, children, youth, and adult groups.
CHST4302 Practicum in Christian Studies Internship training program to be supervised by a professor and an official in the local church or church-related institution. This course contains a field-based service-learning component.
CHST4304 Disabililty & Suffering This course will provide an overview of disability in American society and how these needs are addressed in ministry, education, and daily life. Students will explore concepts related to disability accommodation, disability services, and the biblical...
CHST4306 Children's Ministry in the Church This is a survey class to help students learn how to develop a quality ministry to children in grades 1-6 and their families. The course will include a review of the characteristics of children from this age group. Students will study practical skill...
CHST4307 Student Ministry in the Church A study of the social and spiritual development of students ages 12 - 17. The course will seek to equip the student minister with cognitive skills, resources, and techniques for ministry with students through the church. Emphasis will be placed on th...
CHST4308 Adult Ministry in the Church The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with biblical foundations for adult ministries, adult development theories, programs, resources, and organizational structures for adult ministries in the church. Students will be introduced to th...
CHST4310 Small Group Ministry Design and Practice This course is designed to provide a thorough introduction to small group ministry design and practice. The design and practice of a small group ministry includes the biblical, historical, sociological, and organizational foundations of small group m...
CHST4312 Biblical Servant Leadership This course will explore the practice of leadership from a Biblical servant leader point of view and the various styles of leadership. Students will be encouraged to develop a personal set of leadership principles reflecting those of a servant. Consi...
CHST4360 Special Topics in Christian Studies This course examines and critically evaluates specified areas of interest related to Christian studies. Students will engage current issues through the exploration of designated topics that might be time-sensitive to the life and ministry of the stud...
CHST4391 Independent Study in Christian Studies Independent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses (juniors or seniors only).
CHST4392 Women's Ministry Leadership This is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...