77
Biola University
MATH 205 Calculus III MATH 291 Linear Algebra MATH 318 Biostatistics MATH 335 Ordinary Differential Equations PHSC 311 Computer Techniques in Science and Engineering PHSC 321 Circuits and Instrumentation I Total Credits Christian Ministries, B.A. Mission
CEED 255 CEED 260
Foundations of Spiritual Formation Interpersonal and Cross-Cultural Relationships in Christian Ministry
3 3
CEED 312 CEED 313 CEED 326 CEED 330 CEED 415
Christian Ministry Skills
3 3 3 3 3
Christian Ministry Discipleship
Counseling Methods
Biblical Interpretation and Teaching Organization and Administration of Christian Ministries Internship in Christian Ministries
67
CEED 465
7 2
Select 2 credits of upper-division CEED electives
Concentration Courses Select a Concentration detailed below (4-6 credits, based on the concentration chosen)
4-6
The Christian Ministry program is designed to develop and equip its graduates for entry-level professional ministries in church and parachurch agencies and to provide foundation for seminary or other graduate education. Degree Program A Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Ministries is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. The Christian Ministries major requires the completion of 43-45 credits, 24 of which must be upper-division. Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries, students will be able to: 1. Appraise the biblical, philosophical, and theological foundation of ministries within churches and para-church organizations (ULO 1). 2. Identify the stages of human and spiritual development for leadership and interpersonal relationships related to ministry (ULO 1). 3. Formulate perspectives of God, self and others in order to internalize commitments and values for an integrated personal and professional life and ministry (ULO 2). 4. Demonstrate skills in leadership development (ULO 3). 5. Demonstrate skills in ministry functions (including: teaching, and one of the following: evangelism/discipleship, counseling and administration skills) (ULO 3). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 6) section of this catalog. Requirements
Total Credits
43-45
1 BBST 320 is to be taken as one of the two upper-division Bible Elective options. 2 BBST 465 is a course offered by various departments, Christian Ministries majors are required to take the ’Christian Ministries’ section specifically. Concentrations In addition to the 39 credit program, each student is required to select a concentration of 4-6 credits to be taken within the Christian Ministries Department to fulfill his/her elective requirements (2 of these credits must be taken as an upper division ministry elective with the Christian Ministries department). There are five concentrations from which a student may choose that reflect a broad variety of ministry options in this field: Adult and Family, Child, Diversified, Nonprofit Leadership, or Youth. The Diversified concentration allows the student to design a program that best suits his/her vocational interests. Regardless, all students in Christian Ministries must complete a minimum of 24 upper-division credits in CEED coursework in order to graduate. Adult and Family Vocational opportunities with this concentration include director/pastor of adult and family ministries or associate pastor with responsibilities in these areas.
Concentration Courses CEED 433
Family Ministries in the Church Programming for Christian Ministries Advanced Studies in Family Ministry
2 2 2
CEED 479 CEED 486
(One course is counted in the Program Core requirements) Total Credits
6
Curriculum Requirements Program-Specific Core Curriculum (GE) Courses BBST 320 Methods of Bible Study 1 BBST 465 Integration Seminar 2 Program Courses Students must take the following 39 credits (24 of which must be upper-division): CEED 150 Foundations of Ministry
Children Vocational opportunities with this option include children’s director or minister in a local church, a staff member with organizations that minister to children in the United States or on a mission field, or a writer of programming materials and curriculum for use with children and preschoolers.
Concentration Courses CEED 433
3 3 3
Family Ministries in the Church Programming for Christian Ministries
2 2
CEED 242 CEED 254
Psychology of Learning and Development
CEED 479
Leadership Development
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