Ministry: Concentration in Student Ministries, B.A.

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120 Credit Hours

The focus of this concentration provides students with the knowledge, skills, and character essential for fruitful ministry with adolescents in middle school, high school, and college primarily in two major areas: (1) leadership and organizational skills, and (2) skills that foster the development, nurture, and care of adolescents.

While many students completing this major may pursue graduate or seminary education, many may utilize their training upon graduation to serve in church student ministries, camps, and other parachurch ministries (i.e., Youth for Christ, Young Life, Campus Crusade, etc.).

General Education Requirements - 43 Credit Hours

Ministry majors must meet the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements as set out in the General Education Program ,

Global Studies Requirement: It is strongly recommended that Ministry majors select ICS 3503 - World Religions as their Global Studies Elective.
Social Science Requirement: It is strongly recommended that Ministry majors take either PHL 1103 - Foundations of Social Science or PSY 2133 - General Psychology as their Social Science Elective.

Required Core Courses for School of Ministry Majors - 27 Credit Hours

Required Student Ministries Courses - 18 Credit Hours

Elective Student Ministries Courses - 9 Credit Hours

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Ministry: Concentration in Student Ministries Degree Plan