Educational Ministries, BA
Help others grow in their faith!
Do you want a career in ministry that allows you to help every age level grow in their Christian faith?
Through
intense Bible and Ministry classes and practical internship experiences, you will
be prepared to teach children, youth and adults how to grow in the commitment
to the Lord and in their service to others.
Educational Ministries also is offered in several combination majors or a minor.
Spotlight
"Writing is actually the very core of good teaching."
- Duane Watson
Professor of New Testament Studies
Core Requirements for All Majors:
All students majoring in the Department of Theology are required to complete the following 24 credit hours:
- BIBL 309 - Hermeneutics
- BIBL 300-400 Old Testament (3 hours)
- BIBL 300-400 New Testament (3 hours)
- EDMN 101 - Models of Christian Ministry
- EDMN 421 - Communicating the Christian Faith
- THEO 201 - History of Christian Thought
- THEO 331 - Christian Theology I
- THEO 332 - Christian Theology II
- THEO 460 - Senior Seminar
The Educational Ministries major consists of the 24-hour core plus the following 26 hours, for a total of 50 credit hours:
- EDMN 102 - Foundations of Youth, Family, and Sports Ministry
- EDMN 204 - Ministry with Children
- EDMN 205 - Ministry with Adults and Families
- EDMN 321 - Creative Bible Teaching
- EDMN 331 - Models of Youth Ministry
- THEO 342 - Spiritual Formation
- EDMN 430 - Christian Ministries Internship
- EDMN 434 - Leadership and Staff Dynamics
- EDMN 441 - Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Ministries Minor Requirements (15 hours):
- EDMN 102 - Foundations of Youth, Family, and Sports Ministry
- EDMN 204 - Ministry with Children
- EDMN 205 - Ministry with Adults and Families
- EDMN 331 - Models of Youth Ministry
5 upper-level EDMN hours
See also: Sports/Educational Ministries or Youth/Educational Ministries
