BAM/YO - Bachelor of Arts in Ministry in Youth Ministry

A Four Year Program (129 Credits)

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 Youth Program is:

For those who would like to develop youth skills for a vocational church, para-church or community ministry.

Excellently suited for the second career person.

For persons who are already in youth ministry who would like formal education. It is possible to receive internship credit for past experiences that qualify.

For people who would like to work with youth (e.g. teaching, counseling) and would like to have a theological and biblical foundation previous to secular vocational training.

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.

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 e-mail to distanceed@prairie.edu

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 OR  

Anthropology/Psychology/Sociology elective

(internship based)

 
PS 210 Developmental Psychology OR Arts & Sciences elective (200 or above; Internship based)  
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  
   
Youth Major - Course Based 30 credits
YM 150 Introduction to Church Leadership  
YM 200 Introduction to Youth Ministry  
PA 210 Homiletics 1  
YM 231 Counselling 1  
YM 312 Youth Issues  
YM 331 Counselling 2  
YM 380 Topics in Youth Ministry  
FEFX 420/436 Youth Ministry Practicum/Project  
YM 423 Youth Ministry Curriculum  
FE 401 Senior Ministry Seminar  
   
OR  
   
Youth Major - Internship Based 30 credits
FE 201 Pre-internship Seminar  
YM 150 Introduction to Church Leadership  
YM 200 Introduction to Youth Ministry  

FEFX 328/348 Youth Ministry 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).

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