BAM/OL - Bachelor of Arts in Ministry in Outdoor Education & Leadership
A Four Year Program (129 Credits)
Program Coordinator: Dwayne Koop |
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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 Outdoor Education & Leadership Program is:
- For those who would like to prepare for outdoor leadership in a ministry or a vocational setting.
- For people who would like to work in outdoor leadership in a secular setting but have a Christian theological perspective.
- Excellently suited for the second career person preparation.
- For someone who would like to train for camp ministry.
- Persons who are already in outdoor vocational ministry or job who would like formal education with emphasis in outdoor leadership.
- For people who desire to grow in their personal and team leadership skills, regardless of where they might end up ministering, working, etc
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.
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.
| Program Requirements (3 credits each 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 |
| CO 100 Principles of Communication |
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| EN 101 Introduction to Writing & Research |
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| PE 101 Introduction to Physical Education |
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| PH 110 Critical Thinking |
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| PE 112 Wilderness Survival |
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| Anthropology or Psychology or Sociology elective |
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| Computer Science or Mathematics elective |
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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 |
3credits |
| One elective |
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| Major |
45 credits |
OL 131 Adventure Business & Management |
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| OL 151 Outdoor Programming |
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| OL 232 Group Facilitation |
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| OL 217 Wilderness First Responder |
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| FEFX 326/346 Outdoor Leadership Internship (18 credit hours) |
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| OL 341 Wilderness Instructor I |
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| OL 342 Wilderness Instructor II |
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| OL 348 Teaching Through Adventure |
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| FE 401 Senior Ministry Seminar |
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| ED 430 Leadership & Administration |
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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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