Program Overview
Grow your passion for the spiritual formation of children with a degree in children's ministry. Our respected, experienced faculty will guide you in your understanding of intergenerational ministry and spiritual development. Take Greek or Hebrew and deepen your understanding of the Scriptures. Or choose another language that will aid you as you work with children in diverse settings.
With help from leaders in children’s ministry, you'll strengthen your ministry skills with a biblical and theological foundation. Your competency in curriculum evaluation will evolve; your confidence will also rise as you go deeper in your research and studies. When you graduate, you'll be ready to serve as a spiritual leader to the young. With this expertise, you'll be able to choose where you want to serve children next.
Courses
Specific courses required:
- BI 2283 - Explorations in Ministry
- BI 2713 - The Story of Global Christianity OR BI 3763 - The Story of the Restoration Movement in America
- BI 3203 - God, Creation, and New Creation
- BI 3273 - Children's Ministry
- BI 3513 - Introduction to Children's, Youth, and Family Ministry
- BI 3533 - Educating Children and Adolescents in the Church
- BI 3543 - Family Ministry
- BI 3813 - A Theology of the Church
- BI 3823 - Spiritual Formation for Ministry *
- BI 4503 - Old Testament Interpretation
- BI 4513 - New Testament Interpretation
- BI 4973 - Senior Seminar
- BI 479V - Internship in Ministry
- FS 3153 - Nurturing Spiritual Development in Children
Choose one of three:
- FS 3433 - Family Interaction
- FS 3503 - Family Problems
- FS 2503 - Families and Spirituality
The following courses are recommended to fulfill the general education language requirement but another foreign language may be substituted subject to approval of the department chair:
- either GR 1515 - Introduction to Greek I and
- GR 1525 - Introduction to Greek II
OR
- HB 1515 - Introduction to Hebrew I and
- HB 1525 - Introduction to Hebrew II
Our Faculty
Career Paths
Preschool and Childcare Center Directors
Preschool and childcare center directors supervise and lead their staffs, design program plans, oversee daily activities, and prepare budgets. They are responsible for all aspects of their center’s program.
Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers
Kindergarten and elementary school teachers instruct young students in basic subjects, such as math and reading, in order to prepare them for future schooling.
Preschool Teachers
Preschool teachers educate and care for children younger than age 5 who have not yet entered kindergarten. They teach language, motor, and social skills to young children.
