Christian Ministries, B.A.
Program Requirements
Bethel Core
| BIBL 215 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| COMM 171 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
| Art/Drama/Music (Recommend MULH 341) | 3 |
| GRK 151 | Elementary Greek I | 3 |
| GRK 152 | Elementary Greek II | 3 |
| History Elective (Recommend HIST 246) | 3 |
| KINE 252 | Fitness/Wellness | 1 |
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| KINE 117 | On the Ball Training | 1 |
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| KINE 124 | Aerobics | 1 |
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| KINE 128 | Physical Fitness | 1 |
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| KINE 135 | Weight Training | 1 |
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LIT
| Literature | 3 |
MATH
| College Level Mathematics | 3 |
| PHIL 250 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 452 | Senior Experience | 1 |
| PSYC 182 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Science with Lab | 4 |
| SOC 151 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 52 |
Major Core
Pick one Track to complete the degree:
Biblical Studies
| GRK 251 | Greek Exegesis | 3 |
| GRK 351 | Seminar in Biblical Greek | 1 |
| BIBL 331 | Pentateuch and Historical Books | 3 |
| BIBL 332 | Poetic Books and Wisdom Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 333 | Old Testament & Prophetic Books | 3 |
| BIBL 341 | Jesus and the Gospels | 3 |
| BIBL 342 | Acts and Pauline Epistles | 3 |
| BIBL 343 | General Epistles and Revelation | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 22 |
Children’s Ministries
| EDUC 102 | Foundations of Education | 2 |
| ECED 111 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDUC 308 | Teaching Exceptional Learners | 2 |
| ECED 313 | Child Care Administration | 3 |
| ECED 316 | Early Childhood Learning Environment | 4 |
| MIN 327/YMN 327 | Teaching and Learning in Ministry | 3 |
| MIN 446 | Internship in Ministry | 1-4 |
| PSYC 287 | School-Age Growth & Development | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 23 |
Christian Ministries
MIN 446 Internship in Ministry is required for a minimum of 2 credits
Sports Ministries
| KINE 168 | Team Sports | 3 |
| KINE 349 | Motor Behavior | 3 |
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| KINE 350 | Psychosocial Dimension of Kinesiology | 3 |
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| KINE 355 | Exercise Training Techniques and Programming | 3 |
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KINE 357-365
| Coaching Course (select one) | 2 |
| KINE 460 | Administration & Organization of Physical Education & Recreation | 3 |
| MIN 446 | Internship in Ministry | 1-4 |
Pick two of the following:
TESOL
| IS 304 | Language Acquisition and Cultural Adaptation | 3 |
| COMM 352 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 301 | Standard English Grammar | 3 |
| LANG 101 | Introduction to the Study of Language | 3 |
| LANG 335 | Theories and Practice of Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| LANG 336 | Methods in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | 3 |
| LANG 431 | TESOL Teaching Experience | 3-9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Youth Ministries
Electives
Electives needed to complete degree
Total Credit Hours: 120
Students who desire to pursue ministry must be admitted to the program by the faculty of the Division of Religion & Philosophy. Application must be made during the sophomore year. Admission is based on satisfactory performance in introductory Bible courses, a satisfactory statement of Christian experience and suitability for Christian ministry. See the chairperson for information.
*Required of Missionary Church students