Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
Core Requirements Thirty-nine credits (24 of which must be upper-division) are required and include: CEED 150 Foundations of Ministry Credit(s): 3. CEED 242 Psychology of Learning and Development Credit(s): 3. CEED 254 Leadership Development Credit(s): 3. CEED 255 Foundations of Spiritual Formation Credit(s): 3. CEED 260
CHEM 360 Inorganic Chemistry CHEM 402 Physical Chemistry I CHEM 405 Physical Chemistry II
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 4.
CHEM 430 Advanced Organic Chemistry CHEM 431 Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 2.
MATH 105 Calculus I MATH 106 Calculus II
Credit(s): 4.
Credit(s): 4.
Data Analysis and Presentation
PHSC 124 PHSC 132 PHSC 134 PHSC 233
Interpersonal and Cross-Cultural Relationships in Christian Ministry
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 3.
General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat General Physics I Laboratory General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism General Physics II Laboratory General Physics III: Waves, Optics and Modern Physics
Credit(s): 3.
Christian Ministry Skills
CEED 312 CEED 313 CEED 326 CEED 330 CEED 415
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 1.
Christian Ministry Discipleship
Credit(s): 3.
Counseling Methods
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
PHSC 237 PHSC 234
Biblical Research and Interpretation Organization and Administration of Christian Ministries Internship in Christian Ministries
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 4.
Credit(s): 3.
Capstone Seminar
PHSC 460
Credit(s): 1.
CEED 465 Credit(s): 9. As a Christian Ministries major, the following Bible courses must be taken: BBST 320 Methods of Bible Study Credit(s): 3. BBST 320 is to be taken as one of the two upper-division Bible Elective options. BBST 465 Integration Seminar Credit(s): 3. 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 core, each student is encouraged to select a concentration of 8 credits to be taken within the Christian Ministries Department to fulfill his/her elective requirements. There are four concentrations from which a student may choose that reflect a broad variety of ministry options in this field: Child, Youth, Adult and Family, or Diversified. 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.
Elective Requirements (3 Credits) Choose at least 3 credits of upper-division credits in Chemistry or Physics. Recommended courses include the following: CHEM 332 Environmental Chemistry Credit(s): 4. CHEM 352 Fundamentals of Material Science Credit(s): 3. CHEM 411 Biochemistry I Credit(s): 3. PHSC 311 Computer Techniques in Science and Engineering Credit(s): 3. PHSC 321 Circuits and Instrumentation I Credit(s): 5.
Christian Ministries, B.A. Mission
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. 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). 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 a core of 39 credits, 24 of which must be upper-division.
Concentration-Specific Requirements (6 Credits) CEED 433 Family Ministries in the Church
Credit(s): 2.
Programming for Christian Ministries Advanced Studies in Family Ministry
CEED 479 CEED 486
Credit(s): 2.
Credit(s): 2.
Elective Requirements (2 Credits) Choose 2 credits of CEED electives.
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-Specific Requirements (6 Credits) CEED 433 Family Ministries in the Church
Credit(s): 2.
Programming for Christian Ministries Advance Studies in Children’s Ministries
CEED 479 CEED 482
Credit(s): 2.
Credit(s): 2.
Elective Requirements (2 Credits) Choose 2 credits of CEED electives.
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