What sets ACU's School of Education apart?
Faculty
All of our faculty not only hold degrees from top‑level, reputable institutions, they are also committed churchmen, with years of experience as local church pastors and elders.
Reformed/Confessional
ACU Seminary is a Reformed, Confessional institution that adheres to the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689.
Church-Based
The ACU School of Divinity is a ministry of ReBCAZ (Reformed Baptist Churches Association Zambia). We are accountable to local churches and function as an extension of local‑church ministry.
Highest Academic Standards
The ACU School of Divinity is committed to upholding the highest academic standards. We seek the highest level of accreditation available for all of our programmes and employ lecturers who hold degrees from reputable institutions.
Bachelor of Arts in
Early Childhood Education
The BA in Early Childhood Education is a four year programme. It designed to equip students to nurture and educate young children within a biblical worldview. Students will learn to integrate faith, knowledge, and practice in building a Christ-centred foundation for early learning and development.
Upon completion of the BA in Early Childhood Education, students will be able to:
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Demonstrate an understanding of child development and learning that reflects a biblical understanding of human nature.
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Design and implement learning experiences that promote intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical growth in young children.
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Apply a Christian worldview to the teaching profession, fostering a love for truth, goodness, and beauty in the learning environment.
Mrs. Catherine Banda
Dean
What to expect:
Academic Writing
Mathematics for Liberal Arts
History of Thought
Electives
Computer for Arts and Sciences
Introduction to Philosophy
Introduction to Psychology
Foundations of Science
Communication: Theory and Practice
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Political Science
Music in Early Childhood Education / Arts and Crafts in Early Childhood Education
Fundamentals of Christian Education
History and Philosophy of Education
Child and Developmental Psychology
Electives
Introduction to Literature (Classical)
Theology, Worldview and Ethics
Introduction to Literature (Modern and Classical)
Early Childhood Science
Educational Psychology
Physical Education and Nutrition
ECE Administration and Management
Teaching Methods and Material Production
Teaching Literacy
Research Methods
Early Childhood Mathematics
Managing Learner Behaviour
Electives
African Literature and Worldview
Human Resource Management (Cross-register in School of Business)
Entrepreneurship (Cross-register in School of Business)
Introduction to Guidance and Counselling
Curriculum Development
Educational Technology
Assessment and Evaluation in ECE
Research Methods in ECE
Language Development and Disorders
Play and Games in ECE
Inclusive Education: Teaching Children with Disabilities
ECE in National Development Policy and Politics
Electives
Strategic Planning (Cross-register in School of Business)
Christian Leadership and Workplace Evangelism
Child Protectio
Infants and Toddlers Programing
Final Project Paper (Senior Thesis)
Practicum: Teaching Experience in ECE