BAMCA - Bachelor of Arts in Ministry/Camping
A Four Year Program (129 Credits)
Program Coordinator: John Ibbotson |
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Match your interests and gifts to the major that best suits you through Prairie's Bachelor of Arts in Ministry (BAM) (majors available include camping ministry, outdoor education & leadership, pastoral ministry, sports management, teaching, youth or our unique multidisciplinary which allows you to chose two areas of focus). Whichever you choose, our BAM program is designed to build your confidence to minister in any environment; providing you with an in-depth knowledge of the Bible and practical leadership skills to equip others for ministry. You may take this degree entirely on our campus or through an Extended Experiential Learning Option off campus with the inclusion of a one-year internship.
The BAM Camping program combines experiential and classroom instruction. Much of the program is in an actual camp setting allowing students to learn leadership, administration, discipling, Bible teaching, and other skills within a reality experience. Students learn to use the camp as a tool for ministry (both technical/hard skills and soft/relational/interpersonal/communication/ leadership/ group skills necessary to lead others) Strong emphasis is placed on developing a philosophy of Christian camp ministry so you can run your own camp.
The third or fourth year is spent at Camp Forest Springs (Wisconsin, USA), gaining extended hands-on experience in camping as well as earning academic credit. Before acceptance into this major can be finalized, students must apply and be accepted by Camp Forest Springs.
The Camping Program is:
- For people who would like to prepare for traditional camping ministry in a vocational ministry or a vocational context.
- For those who would like to work in camping in a secular setting with a Christian theological perspective.
- Excellently suited for the second career person preparation.
- For persons who are already in camping vocational ministry or job who would like formal education.
Program Objectives
Prairie's BAM program will equip you to:
- Effectively study, understand and interpret Scripture.
- Understand the principles for effective ministry in a variety of applications and situations.
- Realize the global mission of the Church and its implications for your life.
- Understand the importance of interpersonal relationships in the context of effective ministry.
- Confidently apply practical skills as required in ministry settings
- Realize and develop your God-given gifts and passions for use in ministry to the glory of God and the benefit of others.
| Program Requirements (3 credits/course unless otherwise noted) |
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| Bible & Theology Major |
30 credits |
| BI 101 Introduction to Old Testament |
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| BI 102 Introduction to New Testament |
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| BI 108 Introduction to Biblical Interpretation |
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| TH 100 Introduction to Christian Theology |
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| Two Bible electives |
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| Two Theology electives |
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| Two Bible or Theology electives (300 level or above) |
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| Arts & Sciences Core |
36 credits |
| EN 101 Introduction to Writing & Research |
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| Anthropology or Psychology or Sociology elective |
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| Computer Science or Mathematics elective |
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| Four Arts & Sciences electives (any level) |
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| Three Arts & Sciences electives (200 level or above) |
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| Arts & Sciences elective (300 level or above) |
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| Arts & Science 400 Integrative Seminar |
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| Church & Ministry Core |
15 credits |
| CMFX 100 God’s Mission for the Church |
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| CMFX 105 Spiritual Formation and the Church |
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| CMFX 200 The Worship of the Church |
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| CMFX 300 The Community and Function of the Church |
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| CMFX 400 Mobilizing the Church |
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| Electives |
12 credits |
| Four electives |
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| Camp Major |
36 credits |
| CA 320 Camp Maintenance |
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| CA 322 Food Service Management |
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| CA 330 Camp Programming (4 cr.) |
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| CA 333 Camp Teaching (1 cr.) |
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| CA 342 Camp Counseling |
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| CA 350 Camp Management |
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| CA 351 Camp Administration |
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| CA 353 Camp Organization (6 cr.) |
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| CA 357 Camp Promotion & Public Relations |
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| CA 380 Camp Safety (1 cr.) |
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| FE 401 Senior Ministry Seminar |
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| FEFX 413 Camp Practicum OR FEFX 432 Camp Project |
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Note: Arts & Sciences courses include anthropology (AN), English (EN), history (HI), Mathematics (MA), philosophy (PH), physical education (PE), psychology (PS) and sociology (SO). |
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