Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education with Emphasis in Ministry Leadership

The Christian education major is designed to prepare students for educational ministries in the local church and/or for future graduate studies.

Course Catalog Descriptions

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: CHRISTIAN EDUCATION WITH EMPHASIS IN MINISTRY LEADERSHIP – 36 HOURS

Core (15 hours)
BIB 3391 – Biblical Interpretation
CCS 3360 – Foundations for Cross-Cultural Ministry
CED 1100 – Introduction to the Ministry
CED 3200 – Supervised Ministry
CED 4371 – Ministry Leadership
PTH 4300 – Christian Doctrines

Select one from the following (3 hours)
CCS 4341 – World Religions
PTH 2311 – Introduction to Theological Reflection
PTH 4331 – History of Christianity
PTH 4333 – Theology & Culture

Specified Courses (6 hours)
CED 2321 – Survey of Christian Education
CED 4380 – Principles of Teaching

Select three from the following (9 hours)
BIB 43XX – Advanced Bible
CCS 3351 – Evangelism and Discipleship
CED 2370 – Ministry to Families
CED 3351 – Ministry to Children
CED 4331 – Introduction to Christian Care and Counseling
CED 1101-4609 – Special Studies
YMN 2350 – Ministry to Youth

Select one from the following (3 hours)
YMN 3310 – Philosophical Foundations for Youth Ministry
YMN 4311 – Youth Ministry Institute
YMN 4320 – International Student Ministry
YMN 4350 – Understanding Today’s Youth Culture

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 42 HOURS

Biblical Principles and Tools for Personal and Spiritual Wellness (11 hours)
GEN 1101 – University Seminar
BIB 1303 – Introduction to the Old Testament
BIB 1304 – Introduction to the New Testament
KIN 1100 – Principles of Personal Fitness & Wellness
Two KIN 1-hour activity courses
GEN 4100 – Senior Seminar

Communication in a Variety of Modes and Media (9 hours)
COM 1310 – Fundamentals of Human Communication
ENG 1311 – English Composition I
ENG 1312 – Composition II Writing

Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning (7 hours)
College Algebra (MAT 1351 or higher)
Lab Science (4 hours)

Arts, Culture and Citizenship (15 hours)
Literature (2000 level English Literature)
History (3 hours)
GOV 2311 – American Government
Social Science (Psychology, Sociology, History, or Political Science)
Fine Arts Appreciation Course

Foreign Language (12 hours)
Greek or Greek/Hebrew recommended

Technology Component (3 hours)
CIS 1339 – Introduction to Information Technology

Optional Minor Area (18-24 hours)

Electives (16-40 hours)

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 124 HOURS

Students must maintain a 2.00 overall GPA and a 2.50 GPA in their major.