School of Education
The School of Education equips students to serve Christ as educators whether it be in traditional classrooms, in home schooling, as tutors, or in many other unique learning environments.
This 4-year program focuses on teaching as a ministry and not just as a profession. It will equip you with the knowledge and skill required to effectively serve Christ whether it be in a traditional classroom setting, in a home school or tutoring environment, at home or anywhere in the world.
The School of Education equips students to…
- Articulate the Scriptural mandate for Christ-centered, biblically based education.
- Utilize pedagogically sound practices in any educational setting with the proper application of assessment and educational technology.
- Broaden critical thinking and communication skills in order to adapt to various learning environments.
- Adapt curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners using appropriate teaching methods.
- Employ effective classroom management techniques to foster a healthy and positive learning environment.
- Demonstrate Christ-like character and professional disposition.
- Apply knowledge, skills, and methodology through a rigorous teaching internship in a structured, established environment.
Kristi Sexton
Dean, School of Education
M.C.E., Crown Graduate School
M.A.,
Bachelor of Biblical Studies
Elementary Education
The Elementary Education program provides students with the tools necessary to become skilled, resourceful, innovative Christian educators in grades K through 8. Students will achieve mastery of graded content through application, critical analysis, and synthesis of the subjects. They also received specialized instruction in reading methodology, curriculum development, and classroom management. Students have the opportunity to practice their knowledge and skills in a classroom internship under the supervision of a veteran educator in an established and distinctive Christian school.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Course | Credit hours |
| BI 101 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| BU 141 | Office Computer Applications | 3 |
| CM 121 | Personal Evangelism | 2 |
| EN 101 | Grammar and Composition I | 3 |
| HI 101 | History of Civilization I | 3 |
| MA 122 | Introductory Algebra | 3 |
| OR 100 | Freshman Orientation | 1 |
| Spring Semester | Course | Credit hours |
| BI 102 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| CM 132 | Living the Christian Life | 2 |
| EN 104 | Grammar and Composition II | 3 |
| EN 122 | Speech | 3 |
| HI 102 | History of Civilization II | 3 |
| MI 103 | Introduction to Missions | 2 |
| Sophomore | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Course | Credit hours |
| BI 204 | Hermeneutics and Bible Study | 2 |
| BI 211 | Bible Doctrine 1 | 3 |
| ED 322 | Theology of Christian Education | 3 |
| SC 101 | Physical Science | 3 |
| BIEL 200 | Bible Elective | 2 |
| BIEL 201 | Bible Elective | 2 |
| Spring Semester | Course | Credit hours |
| BI 203 | Methods of Bible Teaching | 2 |
| BI 212 | Bible Doctrine II | 3 |
| ED 241 | Principles & Methods of Education | 2 |
| ED 297 | Education Practicum | 1 |
| EN 204 | American Literature | 3 |
| HI 120 | World Geography | 2 |
| SC 102 | Biological Science | 3 |
| BIEL 202 | Bible Elective | 2 |
| Junior | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Course | Credit hours |
| ED 311 | Children’s Literature | 3 |
| ED 316 | Teaching Reading | 3 |
| ED 320 | Teaching History and Geography | 2 |
| ED 321 | Human Growth and Development | 2 |
| ED 344 | Tests and Measurements | 3 |
| BIEL 301 | Bible Elective | 2 |
| Spring Semester | Course | Credit hours |
| ED 317 | Teaching Language Arts | 3 |
| ED 318 | Teaching Math | 3 |
| ED 324 | Elementary Classroom Management | 2 |
| BIEL 302 | Bible Elective | 2 |
| GNEL 302 | General Elective | 3 |
| GNEL 303 | General Elective | 3 |
| Senior | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Course | Credit hours |
| CM 442 | Marriage and Family | 2 |
| ED 212 | Penmanship | 1 |
| ED 319 | Teaching Science | 3 |
| ED 431 | Education of the Exceptional Child | 2 |
| ED 435 | Elementary Curriculum and Procedures | 3 |
| EN 361 | Classic Christian Literature | 3 |
| HI 491 | Baptist History and Distinctives | 3 |
| Spring Semester | Course | Credit hours |
| ED 486 | Elementary Education Teaching Internship | 12 |
| OR 400 | Senior Forum | 1 |
Secondary Education
The Secondary Education program provides students with the tools necessary to become skilled, resourceful, and innovative Christian educators in grades 9 through 12. Students choose both major and minor teaching fields. Options include business, English, history, mathematics, music education, and physical or biological science. Students have the opportunity to practice their knowledge and skills in a classroom internship under the supervision of a veteran educator in an established and distinctive Christian school.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Course | Credit hours |
| BI 101 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| BU 141 | Office Computer Applications | 3 |
| CM 121 | Personal Evangelism | 2 |
| EN 101 | Grammar and Composition I | 3 |
| HI 101 | History of Civilization I | 3 |
| MA 122 | Introductory Algebra | 3 |
| OR 100 | Freshman Orientation | 1 |
| Spring Semester | Course | Credit hours |
| BI 102 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| CM 132 | Living the Christian Life | 2 |
| EN 104 | Grammar and Composition II | 3 |
| EN 122 | Speech | 3 |
| HI 102 | History of Civilization II | 3 |
| MI 103 | Introduction to Missions | 2 |
| Sophomore | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Course | Credit hours |
| BI 204 | Hermeneutics and Bible Study | 2 |
| BI 211 | Bible Doctrine 1 | 3 |
| ED 322 | Theology of Christian Education | 3 |
| SC 101 | Physical Science | 3 |
| BIEL 201 | Bible Elective | 2 |
| MJEL 201 | Major Teaching Area Elective | 3 |
| Spring Semester | Course | Credit hours |
| BI 203 | Methods of Bible Teaching | 2 |
| BI 212 | Bible Doctrine II | 3 |
| ED 241 | Principles & Methods of Education | 2 |
| ED 297 | Education Practicum | 1 |
| EN 204 | American Literature | 3 |
| MJEL 202 | Major Teaching Area Elective | 3 |
| MJEL 203 | Major Teaching Area Elective | 3 |
| Junior | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Course | Credit hours |
| ED 321 | Human Growth and Development | 2 |
| ED 344 | Tests and Measurements | 3 |
| BIEL 301 | Bible Elective | 2 |
| MJEL 301 | Major Teaching Area Elective | 3 |
| MNEL 300 | Minor Teaching Area Elective | 3 |
| MNEL 301 | Minor Teaching Area Elective | 3 |
| Spring Semester | Course | Credit hours |
| CM 443 | Marriage and Family | 2 |
| HI 120 | World Geography | 2 |
| BIEL 302 | Bible Elective | 2 |
| MJEL 302 | Major Teaching Area Elective | 3 |
| MJEL 303 | Major Teaching Area Elective | 3 |
| MNEL 302 | Minor Teaching Area Elective | 3 |
| MNEL 303 | Minor Teaching Area Elective | 3 |
| Senior | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Course | Credit hours |
| EN 361 | Classic Christian Literature | 3 |
| HI 491 | Baptist History and Distinctives | 3 |
| MJEL 400 | Major Teaching Area Elective | 3 |
| MJEL 401 | Major Teaching Area Elective | 3 |
| MNEL 400 | Minor Teaching Area Elective | 3 |
| MNEL 401 | Minor Teaching Area Elective | 3 |
| Spring Semester | Course | Credit hours |
| ED 487 | Secondary Education Teaching Internship | 12 |
| OR 400 | Senior Forum | 1 |
On the Field
Brandon Johnson
3rd grade teacher in Greenville, S.C.
Once I began teaching, I realized that the overall knowledge, training and preparation I received were top-notch. I would not be the teacher I am today if it were not for Crowns elementary education program.
Brandon Johnson
3rd grade teacher in Greenville, S.C.
Once I began teaching, I realized that the overall knowledge, training and preparation I received were top-notch. I would not be the teacher I am today if it were not for Crowns elementary education program.
Brandon Johnson
3rd grade teacher in Greenville, S.C.
Once I began teaching, I realized that the overall knowledge, training and preparation I received were top-notch. I would not be the teacher I am today if it were not for Crowns elementary education program.
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