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Adult and Family Ministry Major
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
The Adult and Family Ministry major prepares students to establish, develop and evaluate a ministry to adults and families in the church or parachurch. Focus will be on understanding today's adults and the forms of ministry that can be created to meet their needs. Students will be able to assist the church in fulfulling its purposes of evangelism, fellowship and service through adults. 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 pages 40 - 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 |
| MIN2116 |
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 |
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| Adult and Family Ministry Required Courses |
10 cr |
| AFM2205 |
Foundations of Adult and Family Ministry |
2 |
| AFM3208 |
Practice of Adult and Family Ministry |
4 |
| MIN3232 |
Practice of Biblical Counseling |
2 |
| PAS2205 |
Foundations of Pastoral Ministry |
2 |
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| Select from the following |
12 cr |
| COM3105 |
Gender and Family Communication |
4 |
| FIN3025 |
Personal Money Management |
2 |
| GDE2111 |
Introduction to Graphic Design |
2 |
| ICS3015 |
Race and Ethnicity in America |
4 |
| ICS3206 |
Intercultural Relationships |
2 |
| ICS3209 |
Urban Intercultural Studies |
4 |
| ICS3215 |
Contemporary Religious Movements |
2 |
| MIN3227 |
Camping and Ministry |
2 |
| MIN3805 |
Topics in Ministry |
2 - 4 |
| PAS4305 |
Communicating the Biblical Message |
4 |
| PSY1005 |
Introduction to Psychology |
4 |
| PSY2105 |
Social Psychology |
2 |
| PSY3316 |
Marriage and Family Counseling |
4 |
| THE1056 |
Drama and Ministry |
2 |
| Note - for further selectives, see Focus on the Family Institute, NWC catalog page 159. (www.focusinstitute.org) |
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Note: WCE=Written Communication Emphasis; OCE=Oral Communicaton Emphasis. See page 39 of the catalog for explanation and prerequisites.
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