Dr. John H. Aukerman

Professor of Christian Education
B. A. Anderson University
M.Div. Anderson University School of Theology
M.S. Marshall University
Ed.D. Ball State University

Leadership Course

Leadership Syllabus

Leadership Field Education Guidelines

Office

Phone 765-641-4530

E-mail jhaukerman@anderson.edu

Hours 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Dr. Aukerman is a faculty member within the Anderson University School of Theology. He has been a member of the faculty since 1984, having come from pastoral ministry. He serves the Seminary as professor of Christian education, director of distance education, chairman of the admissions committee, and web site editor. He offers the following courses:

• Educational Foundations for Christian Ministry
• Leadership
• Orientation to Online Graduate Theological Studies (online)
  
• Faith and Human Development (online)
  
• The LOGOS Ministry (distance)
• The Teaching Ministry of the Church
• Leading, Teaching, and Discipling Children (independent study)
  
• Leading, Teaching, and Discipling Youth (independent study)
• Leading, Teaching, and Discipling Adults (independent study)
• Literature of Christian Education (reading course)
  
• Internship in Educational Ministry
  

He enjoys volunteer ministry in the church, serving as a lay leader at Maple Grove Church of God in Anderson, as a volunteer at Operation Love Ministries in Anderson, as a board member and trainer for The LOGOS Ministry, and as chairman of the board of directors for Silent Blessings Deaf Ministries.

His hobbies include gardening, Cleveland Indians baseball, and Star Trek (all versions, but his favorite is Deep Space Nine). He has published Christian education articles and curriculum, and is currently working on a major introductory Christian education text book from a Wesleyan holiness perspective.

Dr. Aukerman is a faculty member within the Anderson University School of Theology. Anderson University School of Theology achieved full accreditation by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in 1965, and continues to maintain that status for all degree programs. Additionally, the School of Theology has received accreditation of all its degrees from the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association. Membership is also held in several other organizations devoted to quality education.

Anderson University School of Theology offers the following degrees:

• Doctor of Ministry
• Master of Divinity
• Master of Theological Studies
• Master of Arts in Intercultural Service
• Online Master of Arts in Christian Ministries

The mission of the Anderson University School of Theology is to educate at the graduate professional level both men and women for Christian ministry. To this end, we are committed to being a community of scholars who are church-related, and in whose character and servanthood the following are vitally linked: biblical faith, academic integrity, Christian spirituality, love for persons, and a responsible relation with the created order and all humankind.

The mission of Anderson University is to educate for a life of faith and service in the church and society. This mission is realized through a commitment to teaching excellence and genuine concern for each individual student, and is supported by a faculty commitment to continuous professional development and service to the community.

Anderson University is a private Christian university of 2,750 undergraduate and graduate students in central Indiana. Anderson continues to be recognized as a top Christian college: in 2008, U.S. News and World Report ranked Anderson University among the best colleges and universities in the Midwest for the fourth consecutive year. Established in 1917 by the Church of God, Anderson University offers more than 65 undergraduate majors and graduate programs in business, education, music, nursing and theology. Anderson University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.