BAMML - Bachelor of Arts in Ministry/Multidisciplinary
Introduction
The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry / Multidisciplinary Studies is a four year program designed to build your confidence to minister in any environment, providing you with an in-depth knowledge of Bible and practical leadership skills to equip others for ministry.
This program will be attractive to those who would like to train for a ministry career but who do not "fit" in the majors offered in the other BA Ministry offerings. Able to choose from several disciplines including Bible/Theology, Intercultural Studies, Outdoor Leadership, Pastoral, Sport Management, Teaching or Youth.
Some career examples include students preparing to work with youth in an outdoor leadership setting, those who would like to prepare for a short term goal and long term direction (e.g. youth pastor for the immediate but future as a senior pastor), those entering ministry as a second career, students already in vocational ministry who would like formal education with emphasis in several areas. This program is ideal for women who either personally or in terms of their denominational affiliation/background may be hesitant to pursue a pastoral-type program and yet they really feel God is calling them to some form of local church ministry.
Program Objectives
Prairie's Bachelor of Arts in Ministry 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.
Vocational Prospects
This program will effectively prepare for a variety of vocations, including but not limited to:
- Ministry in a church or cross-cultural setting.
- A vocational church ministry or bi-vocational ministry.
- Global Missionary ministry.
- Church ministry.
Some potential for secular vocation depending on the combination of courses in the major.
Expanded Opportunities
Your BAM degree will open doors to skilled service as a church worker, church planter, church educational program leader, worship leader, pastor, youth worker, camp leader, or numerous other roles within a church or para-ministry setting. Your degree lays the foundation for graduate studies in ministry, theological studies, missiology or divinity.
The BAM program can also be completed entirely through Prairie Distance Education (some course listings may differ). Call toll-free for the Distance Education program outline (1-800-785-4226), or send an e-mail to distanceed@prairie.edu
| Program Requirements (3 credits/course unless otherwise noted) |
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| Bible & Theology Major |
42 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 Biblical Languages or Theology electives |
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| Two Bible or Theology electives (300 level or above) |
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| Two Bible or Theology electives (400 level) |
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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 |
6 credits |
| Two electives |
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| Major |
30 credits |
Discipline #1: Intercultural Studies, Outdoor Leadership, Pastoral, Sport Management, Teaching, or Youth |
| Elective from chosen area (any level) |
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| Elective from chosen area (200 level or above) |
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| Two electives from chosen area (300 level or above) |
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| FEFX 4xx Practicum from chosen area |
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Discipline #2: Bible/Theology, Intercultural Studies, Outdoor Leadership, Pastoral, Sport Management, Teaching or Youth |
| Elective from chosen area (any level) |
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| Two electives from chosen area (200 level or above) |
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| Two electives from chosen area (300 level or above) |
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Notes:
- Students preparing for seminary are strongly recommended to take Biblical Greek (BL 210 & BL 211)
- Arts & Sciences courses include anthropology (AN), English (EN), history (HI), Mathematics (MA), philosophy (PH), physical education (PE), psychology (PS) and sociology (SO).
- Intercultural Studies, Pastoral, Teaching and Youth require IS100, PA160, ED120, YM150 respectively. Pastoral, Sport and Youth require FE401. Sport Management requires ED432.
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