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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.
Youth Vocational opportunities for youth concentration would include a local church youth director or minister, a club director for youth parachurch agencies, a youth camp director, a Christian education director in a church that emphasizes youth or an assistant or associate pastor with responsibilities for youth.
Concentration-Specific Requirements CEED 441
Adolescent Culture and Development Programming for Christian Ministries Advanced Studies in Youth Ministries
2 2 2
CEED 479 CEED 484
Elective Requirements Select 2 credits of CEED electives
2 8
Total Credits
Retreat Each year during the Fall Semester, the Christian Ministries department sponsors an all student retreat for the purpose of facilitating department- wide community building, communication, spiritual formation, team building, and academic advising. There is a non-refundable $175 fee assessed at the beginning of each academic year for this event. All students are expected to attend this event. Any student seeking an exception should contact the Chair of the Department. Cinema and Media Arts, B.A. Mission Biola's Cinema and Media Arts major seeks to usher in a new renaissance in media arts. We follow God as the ultimate creative force and communicate this with the world around us. Our location in Southern California allows us to access media professionals working in Hollywood, securing guest speakers, prime internships and additional resources via our Biola Studio Task Force. Degree Program Upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements, the Cinema and Media Arts Department offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Cinema and Media Arts. A Cinema and Media Arts degree is 45 credits, of which 24 must be upper-
Concentration-Specific Requirements CEED 433
Family Ministries in the Church Programming for Christian Ministries Advanced Studies in Family Ministry
2 2 2
CEED 479 CEED 486
Elective Requirements Select 2 credits of CEED electives
2 8
Total Credits
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 CEED 433
Family Ministries in the Church Programming for Christian Ministries Advance Studies in Children's Ministries
2 2 2
CEED 479 CEED 482
Elective Requirements Select 2 credits of CEED electives
2 8
Total Credits
Diversified This option is for those who wish to design a concentration unique to their interests. Students interested in areas such as ministry-based camping, counseling, music and worship arts, intercultural ministry, media ministry, and the like will find an opportunity to integrate ministry training with those particular fields of study. For those who desire to pursue graduate work, the undergraduate major has been designed to prepare the student for continued academic and professional development through enrollment in a theological seminary. The student graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries may be able to take advantage of accelerated Master of Arts or Master of Divinity programs offered at Talbot School of Theology. Several concentrations are offered with the M.A. degree. Specific information and qualifications for these degree programs may be secured through an academic advisor in the Christian Ministries and Leadership department or from the Talbot admissions office.
division. Choose one of the concentrations listed below. On-Campus Study Opportunities Guerilla Film Society
A student created, student led organization dedicated to the art of filmmaking. Weekly GFS meetings allow CMA majors to exchange information, announce upcoming projects, connect and collaborate with potential crew members, and rally around new and classic films. Sophias Sophia is Greek for wisdom and is the name of the club for the support of female film majors. Weekly meetings encourage and support members and allow for unique interaction with guest speakers. Regular social activities are held.
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