Religion, Youth and Children Ministry Concentration (BA)

Federal CIP: 38.0201 Religion/Religious Studies

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcome objectives for those obtaining the BA in Religion are that students will:

Students in our Religion program are being equipped to:

Demonstrate Spiritual Maturity
Substantiate Biblical Literacy
Apply Church History
Construct Theological Knowledge
Apply Skilled Communication
Develop Ministerial Leadership
Formulate Contextual Awareness

Ordination

Graduates from any of the three tracks in our Religion major will have completed all of the educational requirements for ordination in The Wesleyan Church. Minors in our Religion program may obtain the educational requirements to become a Licenced Minister in The Wesleyan Church.

Requirements for Religion, Youth and Children’s Ministry Concentration

Specified Core Curriculum

Students earning a bachelor’s degree must complete all Core Curriculum requirements. The following specific core curriculum course(s) is required.

BIBL 1183 Old Testament for Majors 3 credits
BIBL 1393 New Testament for Majors 3 credits
PSYC 2003 General Psychology 3 credits
RELG 3183 Theology for Ministry I 3 credits

Major Courses

Completion of major courses requires a minimum grade of C-.

BIBL 4283 Old Testament Exegesis 3 credits
BIBL 4493 New Testament Exegesis 3 credits
RELG 1283 Launching Your Ministry 3 credits
RELG 2183 History of Christianity 3 credits
RELG 3283 Missional Outreach in Cultural Context 3 credits
RELG 2293 History and Practice of the Wesleyan Church 3 credits
RELG 3393 Theology for Ministry II 3 credits
RELG 4183 Ministry of Preaching 3 credits
RELG 4383 Ministry of Worship 3 credits

Youth and Children’s Ministry Concentration Courses

Completion of major courses and concentration courses requires a minimum grade of C-.

RELG 1993 Spiritual Formation and Discipleship Ministry 3 credits
RELG 2893 Foundations for Youth Ministry 3 credits
RELG 3883 Students, Bible and Culture 3 credits
RELG 3893 Student Events and Leadership 3 credits

Electives

In addition to core curriculum (40-44 credit hours) and major course requirements, students must complete elective coursework appropriate to their degree. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for most bachelor’s degrees, including elective coursework. Students are strongly encouraged to work with their advisor to identify courses that complement their program area.

Summary


Core Curriculum Requirements	40-44 hrs.

Major Requirements	30 hrs.

Concentration Requirements	12 hrs.

Electives	21-29 hrs.

	Total: 120 hrs.

Optional Residency Program

Our optional ministry residency program provides an opportunity for Christian ministry majors who are seeking a fully immersive ministry experience while completing their education. Students who have achieved senior standing may apply for 6-12 hours of residency in a church or other ministry context which may be completed in two semesters (combined with online courses) or one larger credit-hour semester. Our students have completed this residency locally, in other states, and even in other countries. Note: Students may not take more than a maximum total of 15 credit hours of practical ministry field education.