BA/BS - Christian Education Ministry

Specialization:Christian Education Leadership

(135 semester hour degree:  Bible - 40 hours; General Studies - 45 hours; and Ministerial Studies - 50 hours)

Purpose:  The Christian education program is designed for breadth and flexibility, covering many areas, including preparation to be an assistant or associate minister, Minister of Education, Minister to Singles, Minister to Adults, Minister to Children, and Minister of Discipleship or Involvement.

Objectives:  The Christian Education specialization is designed to help students . . .

  1. develop biblical-based programs, lessons, and presentations.
  2. develop and lead an education ministry in a church or para-church setting.
  3. demonstrate competencies in leadership and administration - including organizing and planning educational programs as well as recruiting and equipping volunteers.
  4. develop pedagogical skills that lead to becoming a model teacher.
  5. use best practices for ethics, safety, and security in ministering with church and community.

Note: Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA for courses in the Ministry Major to graduate with this Specialization.

Course Requirements

Bible Division
40 credits
Bible Introduction 6 BIN 110 Introduction to Biblical Study (3)
–OR–
BIN 112 Bible Survey (3)

BIN 330 Biblical Interpretation (3)
Biblical Languages 3 BIN 230 Intro to Biblical Languages (3)
Gospels 3 BNT 125 Introduction to the Life of Christ (3)
Church History 3 BNT 260 Foundation of Christianity (3)
Bible History 6 Choose two
BOT 216 Foundations of Hebrew History (3)
BOT 211 History of Israel (3)
BOT 220 Seminar in Genesis (2) + Biblical Research (1)*
BOT 225 Seminar in Samuel (2) + Biblical Research (1)*
BOT 226 Seminar in Kings(2) + Biblical Research (1)*
Theology 8 BTH 123 Fundamentals of Christian Faith (2)
BTH 321 Foundations of Theology (3)
BTH 411 Pauline Theology (3)
Bible/Theology Elective 4 Any BNT, BOT, or BTH courses
OT Prophets Elective 3 Choose one
BOT 315 Ezekiel and Daniel (3)
BOT 321 Minor Prophets (3)
BOT 240Jeremiah (3)
BOT 245 Isaiah (3)
BOT 251 Amos and Hosea (2) + Biblical Research (1)*
BOT 254 Postexilic Prophets (2) + Biblical Research (1)*
Epistles Electives 4 Any BNT course covering the New Testament Epistles
FCC Bible Comp 0 Student must take the test during Senior Year
General Education
45 Credits
Composition 6 GEN 110 Composition I (3)
GEN 120 Composition II (3)
Social Science 3 GPS 110 General Psychology (3)
–OR–
GSO 220 Introduction to Sociology (3)
Evidences 3 GPH 240   Evidences (3)
Restoration History 3 GHI 270 Restoration History (3)
History 3 GHI 220 Western Civilization I (3)
–OR–
GHI 230 Western Civilization II (3)
Fine Arts 3 GMU 210 Intro. to Music (3)
–OR–
GDR 110 Drama I (1) +
GDR 115 Drama II (2)
–OR–
GDR 210 Performing Shakespeare
Speech 3 GSP 235 Speech:  Pulpit (3)
–OR–
GSP 230 Speech:  Public (3)
Math/Science 3 Choose one
GMA 110 Finite Math (3)
GMA 120 Algebra (3)
GSC 210 Biology (3)
GSC 230 Ecology (3)
Apologetics 3 GPH 120   Introduction to Apologetics (3)
Philosophy Elective 3 Any 3-hour GPH course
Bachelor of Arts Humanities Elective 3 Any qualifying Humanities courses
Biblical Language 9 GLA 316 Greek I (3)
GLA 326 Greek II (3)
GLA 335 Greek III (3)
–OR–
GLA 321 Hebrew I (3)
GLA 322 Hebrew II (3)
GLA 331 Hebrew III (3)
Bachelor of Science History Elective 3 Any 3 hour GHI course
Humanities Electives 9 Any Humanities courses
Ministry Major
50 Credits  
Ministry Core 6 MMI 120 Missions and Evangelism (3)
MIN 220 Ministry as Life’s Work (2)
MIN 225 Core Communication (1)
Major Core 12 MCE 212 Introduction to Education (3)
MCE 220 Educational Psychology (3)
MCE 310 Methods of Teaching (3)
MCE 320 Education Administration (3)
Specialization Core 13 GPS 315 Developmental Psychology (3)
MIN 310 Models of Leadership (3)
ADM 420 Group and Team Process (3)
MIN 340 Christian Ministry (3)
-PLUS-
MCE 415 Children’s Ministry (2)
–OR–
MCE Adult Education Leadership (2)
Education Electives 4 MCE 341 Instructional Resources (2)
MCE 420 Program Development Strat. (2)
Electives 6 Choose any qualifying MCE, MCO, MEC, MED, MIN, MMI, MMU, MPR, MTH, or MYM courses. Pre-requisites & co-requisites apply.
Ministry Internship 9 MIN 391 Preparation A (1)
MIN 392 Preparation B (1)
MIN 398 Part Time Field Experience (3, two terms)
–OR–
MIN 396 Full Time Field Experience (6)
MIN 393 Debriefing (1)