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BAM/TE - Bachelor of Arts in Ministry/Teaching
A Four Year Program (129 Credits)
Program Coordinator: Dr. Ken Penner
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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 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) |
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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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| Computer Science or Mathematics elective |
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| PS 100 Introduction to Psychology |
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| PH 110 Critical Thinking |
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| PS 210 Developmental Psychology |
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| Three Arts & Sciences electives (any level) |
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| Two 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 |
ED 120 Introduction to Teaching Methods
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| ED 210 Philosophy of Education |
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| ED 335 Educational Psychology |
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| ED 348 Issues in Adult Learning |
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| ED 428 Bible Teaching Methods |
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| FEFX 427 Teaching Practicum OR FEFX 426 TESOL |
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| Practicum (TESOL option) |
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| Plus one of these two groupings: |
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Option 1:
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ED 323 Introduction to TESOL
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| ED 371 Introduction to Linguistics |
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| ED 424 TESOL Techniques |
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| ED 427 TESOL Curriculum Design |
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Option 2: (four of the following): |
PA 160 Introduction to Church Leadership
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| PA 204 Marriage & Family Life |
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| YM 200 Introduction to Youth Ministry |
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| YM 231 Counselling I |
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| ED 241 Children’s Ministry |
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| YM 331 Counselling II |
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| YM 312 Youth Issues |
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| ED 432 Leadership, Administration & Planning |
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Note: Students preparing for seminary are strongly recommended to take Biblical Greek (BL 210 & BL 211).
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