BAM/SP - Bachelor of Arts in Ministry in Sports Management

A Four Year Program (129 Credits)
Program Coordinator: Bob Murray

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 Sports Management Program is:

For people who would like to prepare for sports management in a church ministry, vocational, or vocational setting.

For those who would like to work in sports management in a secular setting but have a Christian theological perspective.

Excellently suited for the second career person preparation.

For persons who are already in sports management vocational ministry of job who would like formal education with emphasis in sports management.

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)
   
Bible & Theology Major 42 credits
BI 101 Introduction to Old Testament  
BI 102 Introduction to New Testament   
BI 108 Introduction to Biblical Interpretation  
TH 100 Introduction to Christian Theology  
Two Bible electives  
Two Theology electives  
Two Bible or Theology electives (300 level or above)  
   
Arts & Sciences Core 15 credits
EN 101 Introduction to Writing & Research  
Anthropology or Psychology or Sociology elective  
Computer Science or Mathematics elective  
PH 110 Critical Thinking  
Three Arts & Sciences electives (any level)  
Three Arts & Sciences electives (200 level or above)  
Arts & Sciences elective (300 level or above)  
Arts & Science 400 Integrative Seminar  
   
Church & Ministry Core 15 credits
CMFX 100 God’s Mission for the Church  
CMFX 105 Spiritual Formation and the Church  
CMFX 200 The Worship of the Church  
CMFX 300 The Community and Function of the Church  
CMFX 400 Mobilizing the Church  
   
Electives 6 credits
Two electives  
   
Sports Management Major 42 credits

PS 100 Introduction to Psychology

 
SPFX 101 Sport Practicum I: Administrative Supervision  
SP 131 Foundations of Coaching  
SP 150 Organization & Management in Sport  
SP 182 Integrating Faith & Sport  
SPFX 201 Sport Practicum II:  Coaching & Mentorship  
SP 310 Health & Wellness  
FEFX 329/349 Sports Management Internship (18 credit hours)  
FE 401 Senior Ministry Seminar  
   

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).
  • It is recommended that students take ED 432 as one of their elective choices.

 

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