Student Ministry

Has God called you to love and serve the next generation of students? If so, our Student Ministry program is designed just for you. With creativity and an understanding of students’ needs, you will be prepared to lead a Student Ministry program that is Biblically solid and culturally relevant.

Required Courses
Biblical Studies    40 Hours
Bible Survey (BS111, BS112)      6 hrs.
Life of Christ (BS113, BS114)      6 hrs.
Bible as Literature (BS/EN116)      2 hrs.
Acts of Apostles (BS202)     3 hrs.
Bible Evidences (BS211)      2 hrs.
Basic Theology (BS261, BS262)      6 hrs.
Bible Exegesis: OT (BS301, BS302, BS321, or BS322)      6 hrs.
Bible Exegesis: NT (BS331, BS332, BS333, BS334, or BS335)     6 hrs.
Advanced Theology1 (BS292, BS293, BS345, BS346, BS363, BS364, or BS391)    3 hrs.

General Studies    45 Hours
Basic Financial Management (GE101)    2 hrs.
Church History (CH201, CH203)     6 hrs.
History3 (HS120,  HS150 or HS250)    3 hrs.
English (EN101, EN102)     6 hrs.
Fundamentals of Speech (SP101)     3 hrs.
Introduction to Christian Life (AM120)     2 hrs.
Introduction to Psychology (PS101)     3 hrs.
Introduction to Technology (GE100)    2 hrs.
Language (LA201, LA202)     6 hrs.
Philosophy (PH301, or PH302)     3 hrs.
Physical Education (PE101, PE102)    2 hrs.
Social Science2    3 hrs.
Science (with Lab component)     4 hrs.

Ministry Studies (Core Courses)    18 Hours
Christian Leadership (AM350)     3 hrs.
Educational Psychology (PS212)    3 hrs.
Introduction to Counseling  (AM292)     3 hrs.
Introduction to Missions (WM101)     2 hrs.
Introduction to Preaching (PM101)    3 hrs.
Personal Evangelism (AM161)     2 hrs.
Field Education     2 hrs.

1Advanced Theology:  WA majors take BS292.  WM majors take BS391.
2Soc. Science: FM majors take SS190.  WA majors take SS250.  WM majors take SS218.
3History:  WA majors take HS250.  WM majors take HS120.

Student Ministry Concentration    22 Hours
Adolescent Psychology (PS230)      3 hrs.
Bible Study Methods (BS295)    2 hrs.
Creative Bible Teaching (SM470)      2 hrs.
Discipleship Practicum (SM472)    2 hrs.
Introduction to Christian Education (CM110)    2 hrs.
Youth Counseling (SM390)      2 hrs.
Youth Ministry (SM360)      3 hrs.
Youth Work (SM260)     2 hrs.
Ministry Concentration Electives      4 hrs.

Open Electives    5 Hours