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Children and Family Ministry Major
 
 
 

Children and Family Ministry Major
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

The Children and Family Ministry major prepares students to establish, develop and evaluate a ministry to children and families in the church or parachurch. Emphasis is on understanding the developing child in the context of the family as primary spiritual nurturers. The major also lays a foundation for seminary/graduate study. The degree is granted upon completion of 128 credits as specified on page 42 of the catalog (40 credits must be in 3000- or 4000-level courses).

  • Foundations of a Biblical Worldview in core curriculum must include MIN2115 in place of BIA2115 or BIA2825.
  • Social Science course in core curriculum must include PSY2108.
  • Biblical Worldview & Academic Disciplines course in core curriculum: MIN2216 (OCE).
  • B.A. option requires achieving 1002-level competency in an approved foreign language. See page 40 and 41 of the catalog.
Ministry Core 30 cr
ICS2015 World Religions 4
MIN1005 Introduction to Ministry 2
MIN2105 Theological and Philosophical Foundations of Ministry 2
MIN2106 Relationships 3
MIN2216 Teaching Methods in Ministry (OCE)
(see Academic Disciplines requirement above)
MIN3205 Human Sexuality 4
MIN3216 Leadership in Ministry (WCE) 4
MIN3226 Family Studies 3
MIN3231
 Introduction to Biblical Counseling 4
MIN4991 Ministry Internship I 2
MIN4992 Ministry Internship II 2
Children and Family Ministry Required Courses 9 cr
CFM2205 Foundations of Children and Family Ministry 2
CFD3205 Child Development 3
CFM3205 Practice of Children and Family Ministry 4
Select from the following 13 cr
AFM2205 Foundations of Adult and Family Ministry 2
AFM3208 Practice of Adult and Family Ministry 4
BIB4460 Studies in Biblical Theology 2
COM3105 Gender and Family Communication 4
FIN3025 Personal Money Management 2
ICS3015 Race and Ethnicity in America 4
ICS3206 Intercultural Relationships 2
ICS3209 Urban Intercultural Studies 4
MCH3006 Music Ministry Methods 4
MIN3227 Camping and Ministry 2
MIN3232 Practice of Biblical Counseling 2
MIN3805 Topics in Ministry 2 - 4
PAS4305 Communicating the Biblical Message 4
PSY3218 Psychology of Gender 2
PSY3315 Counseling Children 4
PSY3316 Marriage and Family Counseling 4
THE1056 Drama and Ministry 2

Note: WCE=Written Communication Emphasis; OCE=Oral Communication Emphasis. See page 39 of the catalog for explanation and prerequisites.