BAM/TE - Bachelor of Arts in Ministry/Teaching

A Four Year Program (129 Credits)

Program Coordinator: Dr. Ken Penner

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 Teaching Program is:

For people who would like to develop teaching ministry in a church setting.

• For those who would like to develop teaching skills for a vocational church ministry (e.g. develop education program for a church, children ministry)

• Excellently suited for the second career person.

• For persons who are already in vocational ministry who would like formal education with emphasis in teaching skills.

• For those who would like to teach as a career (e.g. teaching, counseling) and would like to have a theological and biblical foundation previous to or subsequent to secular vocational training.

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.

 

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 Biblical Languages or Theology electives  
Two Bible or Theology electives (300 level or above)  
Two Bible or Theology electives (400 level)  
   
Arts & Sciences Core 36 credits
EN 101 Introduction to Writing & Research  
Computer Science or Mathematics elective  
PS 100 Introduction to Psychology  
PH 110 Critical Thinking  
PS 210 Developmental Psychology  
Three Arts & Sciences electives (any level)  
Two 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  
   
Major 30 credits

ED 120 Introduction to Teaching Methods

 
ED 210 Philosophy of Education  
ED 335 Educational Psychology  
ED 348 Issues in Adult Learning  
ED 428 Bible Teaching Methods  
FEFX 427 Teaching Practicum OR FEFX 426 TESOL  
Practicum (TESOL option)  
   
Plus one of these two groupings:  
   

Option 1:

ED 323 Introduction to TESOL

 
ED 371 Introduction to Linguistics         
ED 424 TESOL Techniques                              
ED 427 TESOL Curriculum Design  
   
OR  
   

Option 2: (four of the following):

PA 160 Introduction to Church Leadership                               

PA 204 Marriage & Family Life  
YM 200 Introduction to Youth Ministry  
YM 231 Counselling I  
ED 241 Children’s Ministry  
YM 331 Counselling II  
YM 312 Youth Issues  
ED 432 Leadership, Administration & Planning  
   

Note: Students preparing for seminary are strongly recommended to take Biblical Greek (BL 210 & BL 211).

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