Educational Ministries Major

Course Offerings

Educational Ministries Major for the Bachelor of Arts Degree: 51 Hours

Language Requirement for Bachelor of Arts: 12 Hours
Select any two languages listed here:

Hebrew: 6 Hours

HEB 221 Beginning Hebrew I 3
HEB 222 Beginning Hebrew II 3

Greek: 6 Hours

GRK 221 Beginning Greek I 3
GRK 222 Beginning Greek II 3

Modern Language: 6 Hours

Christian Studies Core Requirements: 18 Hours

While each program of study has its own focus, each student will build a foundation of Biblical, theological, historical, pastoral, educational, and practical aspects for Christian ministry. Students pursuing a theology area, major, or minor should take the General Education Prerequisites.

CHS 211 Art of Reading the Bible 3
CHS 230 Spiritual Formation 3
CHS 365 Christian Studies Internship 3
CHS 432 Christian Theology 3
CHS 471 Church History 3
CHS Upper Level Old or New Testament Course 3

Educational Ministries: 15 Hours

Take the following four courses:
CHS 361 Intro to Educational Ministries 3
CHS 362 Teaching for Life Change 3
CHS 462 Intergenerational Ministries 3
CHS 463 Innovative Educational Ministries 3

Educational Ministries Electives:
Choose one course from this list:
CHS 363 Children’s Ministry 3
CHS 364 Youth Ministry 3
CHS 380/480 Special Topics 1-3
CHS 390/490 Independent Study 1-3

Related Studies in Psychology: 3 Hours

Choose one course from this list:
PSY 311 Learning and Behavior 3
PSY 321 Lifespan Development 3
PSY 323 Theories of Personality 3
PSY 333 Group Dynamics 3
PSY 452 Psychology of Religious Experience 3

Elective from the following: 3 Hours

Choose one course from this list:
CHS Christian Studies Upper Division Course 3
TH 336 Church Drama 3