Students study a book of the New Testament and go through each chapter verse by verse. This class has portions that involve personal study, group study and discussion. This course is taught on a two-year rotation with all CEC students attending together.

F/W/S Credits: 9
Instructor: John Walker

Students study a book of the New Testament and go through each chapter verse by verse. This course is taught on a two-year rotation with all CEC students attending together.

F/W/S Credits: 9
Instructor: Jim Krieg

The objective of this course is to train a young horse to be an obedient, responsive, safe, servant-hearted horse on the ground and under saddle. The student will study multiple methods for achieving this goal, including use of the round pen, arenas, and will apply them to their project horse. Each term will bring new goals for students and their horses, with the purpose of producing a horse that will be ready to work towards a specific discipline. These goals will be determined by the individual needs of the horse/student pair.

F/W/S Credits: 6
Instructor: Ren Bannerman

Students learn to apply the Biblical principles they have learned to real life ministry opportunities. Each year students plan a Christmas community outreach on site working with the first year students.

F/W/S Credits: 3
Instructor: Melissa Bannerman

CEC requires three 80 hour internships to be carried out in the second year of study. These include internships in horsemanship, ministry, and a special interest specific to each student. Dean of Students will assist in scheduling.

F/W/S Credits: 6
Instructor: Sherilyn Sander

This course will cover the three aspects of Combined Training: Dressage, Stadium Jumping, and Cross-Country. The year will progress from a basic introduction of Combined Training to a two-day horse trial during Spring finals. Students will be divided into semi-private or small group weekly lessons according to their level of experience.

F/W/S Credits: 6
Instructor: Melissa Bannerman

This course will focus on the Reined horse and will explore what that term means beyond the show pen. It will also involve all aspects of the well-trained horse, whether it be for ranch work, cow work, or show. Students will learn what it takes to show a reining horse as well as ride a well-trained stock horse on cattle. Students will be divided into semi-private or small group weekly lessons

F/W/S Credits: 6
Instructor: Ren Bannerman

A continuation of first year’s Teaching Techniques with more of an emphasis on developing students’ individual teaching styles and giving them more experience. This course will end with a Standard CHA clinic, where students will focus on arena instruction and will be certified.

F/W/S Credits: 3
Instructor: Ren Bannerman

The goal of this course is for students to have a practical, yet technical knowledge of equine herd health maintenance procedures, as well as recognition of diseases and disorders.

F Credits: 2
Instructor: Sherilyn Sander

This course will take a ten-week look at the most important areas of operating a horse business including; different philosophies of management as well as learning specific skills needed to be a well-rounded employee.

F Credits: 1
Instructor: Ren Bannerman

Students learn the “ins-and-outs” of our camping ministry. Each student is assigned a weekend camp to fully plan and schedule. Then they will carry out their plan as Assistant Program Director that weekend.

W Credits: 1

Students will study stallion and mare reproductive anatomy, breeding concepts, and foaling.

W Credits: 1
Instructor: Sherilyn Sander

Using a Biblical model, students learn and practice discipleship through servanthood and accountability. Discipleship is put into practice with fellow students, through the Fellowship Riding Lessons, and Weekend Camps.

W Credits: 1
Instructor: Sherilyn Sander

Students gain valuable experience learning the practical essentials of maintaining an equestrian establishment, such as driving a tractor and pulling a trailer.

S Credits: 2
Instructor: Ren Bannerman