Christian Ministries, B.A.

Program Requirements

Bethel Core

BIBL 215Old Testament Literature

3

BIBL 216New Testament Literature

3

ENGL 101Written Communication II

3

ENGL 102Written Communication III

3

MATH College Level Mathematics

3

PHIL 250Introduction to Philosophy

3

PSYC 182General Psychology

3

SOC 151Principles of Sociology

3

THEO 110Exploring the Christian Faith

3

 

GRK 151Elementary Greek I

3

OR

HEB 151Elementary Hebrew I

3

 

GRK 152Elementary Greek II

3

OR

HEB 152Elementary Hebrew II

3

 

Choose two of three options for a total of 6 hours:

6

Art/Drama/Music (Recommend MULH 341)

3

History Elective (Recommend HIST 246)

3

LIT Literature Elective

3

 

Choose three credits from the following:

3

BIOL 115Human Biology

3

OR

NS 110Environmental Science

3

OR

NS 291Physical World

3

OR

Any BIOL,CHEM, PHYS

3-4

Total Credit Hours:42

Major Core

BIBL 201Biblical Interpretation

3

 

BIBL 214Old Testament Book Study

2

OR

BIBL 224New Testament Book Study

2

 

BIBL 423Biblical Theology

3

MIN 201Spiritual Formation Experience

0

MIN 215Foundations of Christian Ministry

3

MIN 310Evangelism & Discipleship

3

MIN 455Senior Seminar in Christian Ministry

3

THEO 310Systematic Theology I

3

THEO 313Systematic Theology II

3

Total Credit Hours:23

MIN 201: 4 semesters

MIN 347:  Required of Missionary Church students

Pick one Track to complete the degree:

Biblical Studies

GRK 251Greek Exegesis

3

OR

HEB 251Hebrew Exegesis

3

 

GRK 351Seminar in Biblical Greek

1

OR

HEB 351Seminar in Biblical Hebrew

1

 

BIBL 331Pentateuch and Historical Books

3

BIBL 332Poetic Books and Wisdom Literature

3

BIBL 333Old Testament &?Prophetic Books

3

BIBL 341Jesus and the Gospels

3

BIBL 342Acts and Pauline Epistles

3

BIBL 343General Epistles and Revelation

3

Total Credit Hours:22

Children’s Ministries

EDUC 102Foundations of Education

2

ECED 111Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

ECED 313Child Care Administration

3

ECED 316Early Childhood Learning Environment

4

MIN 327/YMN 327Teaching and Learning in Ministry

3

MIN 446Internship in Ministry

1-4

PSYC 287School-Age Growth & Development

3

Total Credit Hours:21

Christian Ministries

GRK 251Greek Exegesis

3

OR

HEB 251Hebrew Exegesis

3

 

BIBL 331Pentateuch and Historical Books

3

BIBL 341Jesus and the Gospels

3

 

MIN 210The Christian World Mission

3

OR

MIN 327/YMN 327Teaching and Learning in Ministry

3

 

MIN 427Church Management and Administration

3

MIN 441Homiletics

3

MIN 446Internship in Ministry

1-4

Total Credit Hours:20
MIN 446 Internship in Ministry is required for a minimum of 2 credits

Sports Ministries

KINE 168Team Sports

3

KINE 335Principles of Coaching

3

KINE 349Motor Behavior

3

 

KINE 350Psychosocial Dimension of Kinesiology

3

OR

KINE 355Exercise Training Techniques and Programming

3

 

KINE 460Administration & Organization of Physical Education & Recreation

3

MIN 446Internship in Ministry

1-4

 

Choose one course from the following:

3

MIN 327/YMN 327Teaching and Learning in Ministry

3

OR

YMN 335/MIN 335Camping and Outdoor Ministry

3

Total Credit Hours:21
MIN 446 Internship in Ministry is required for a minimum of 3 credits

TESOL

IS 304Language Acquisition and Cultural Adaptation

3

COMM 352Intercultural Communication

3

ENGL 301Standard English Grammar

3

LANG 101Introduction to the Study of Language

3

LANG 335Theories and Practice of Second Language Acquisition

3

LANG 336Methods in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

3

LANG 431TESOL Teaching Experience

3-9

Total Credit Hours:21

Youth Ministries

 
PSYC 287School-Age Growth & Development

3

OR

PSYC 288Life Span Development

3

 

YMN 222Effective Teaching in youth Ministry

3

MIN 327/YMN 327Teaching and Learning in Ministry

3

MIN 335/YMN 335Camping and Outdoor Ministry

3

MIN 404/YMN 404Leadership & Administration in Youth Ministry

3

MIN 411/YMN 411Counseling Teenagers in Crisis

3

MIN 446Internship in Ministry

1-4

Total Credit Hours:21
MIN 446 Internship in Ministry is required for a minimum of 3 credits.

Electives

Electives needed to complete degree

Total Credit Hours:33-35

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