Sports Outreach Ministries, BA
Share about Jesus through sports ministry!
If you love sports, the outdoors, and Jesus - the Sports Ministry major will teach you to organize and lead a sports ministry that will ultimately share the Gospel.
After completing the program, you will be qualified to fill many sports ministry positions, which are becoming available nationwide because of an increased awareness in the importance of sports ministry. You may also study the Sports Ministry minor or one of several combination majors.
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- 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 Sports Ministry major consists of the 24-hour core plus the following 25 hours, for a total of 49 credit hours:
- EDMN 102 - Foundations of Youth, Family, and Sports Ministry
- SPMN 224 - Sports Outreach Ministry Models in the Contemporary Era
- SPMN 225 - Christmanship – A Biblical and Ethical Basis for Sport and Competition
- SPMN 312 - Leading and Organizing a Sports Outreach Ministry
- SPMN 313 - Current Practices in Sports Evangelism
- EDMN 430 - Christian Ministries Internship
- EDMN 434 - Leadership and Staff Dynamics
The Sports Ministry minor requirements are:
- EDMN 102 - Foundations of Youth, Family, and Sports Ministry
- SPMN 224 - Sports Outreach Ministry Models in the Contemporary Era
- SPMN 225 - Christmanship – A Biblical and Ethical Basis for Sport and Competition
- SPMN 312 - Leading and Organizing a Sports Outreach Ministry
- SPMN 313 - Current Practices in Sports Evangelism
See also: Sports/Educational Ministries or Youth/Sports Ministries
