Children and Family Ministry Five-Year Program (BA/MAM)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts in Ministry
Majors: Biblical Studies, Children & Family Ministry, Master of Arts in Ministry
Major Mission: The Children & Family Ministry major exists to train servant leaders who build discipling children and family ministries.
Major Outcomes - Students will:
1. Demonstrate integrity as a Christ-follower and leader.
2. Articulate a biblical and personal philosophy of ministry.
3. Evaluate and respond appropriately to the contextual needs of children and families.
4. Acquire skills for holistic discipleship ministry with children and families.
5. Cultivate skills to build and lead volunteer ministry teams.
Program Description:
The BA/MAM Four-Plus-One Track offers an affordable, flexible, integrative, and customizable route to earn both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in five years. Students complete the four-year Bachelor’s program and finish the remaining coursework for the Master’s degree with an additional year of study. This option allows the student to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Children & Family Ministry, and a Master of Arts in Ministry with a concentration in Children and Family Ministry.
Children and Family Ministry Five-Year Curriculum
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| LBC 101 | Engaging Faith & Life | 3 |
| BIB 105 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| LAN 101 | College Composition and Research | 3 |
| CFM 105 | Introduction to Children and Family Ministry | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
LIT ____
| LIT Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
PHE ____
| PHE Elective | 1 |
| CML 102 | Foundations of Ministry | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| CSV 201 | Christian Service I | 0 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
MAT ____
| MAT Core | 3 |
PHE ____
| PHE Elective | 1 |
| CML 210 | Fundamentals of Leadership | 3 |
| CFM 201 | Teaching Skills for Children | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester
| CSV 202 | Christian Service II | 0 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
SCI ____
| SCI____ Science with Lab 4 credits | 4 |
| SOC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| CFM 323 | Pastoral Care of Children and Families | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
BNT ____
| Bible New Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
THE 320
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| THE 303 | Theology of Children, Youth and Family | 3 |
| CML 324 | Spiritual Formation of Ministry Leaders | 3 |
| CFM 350 | CFM Internship | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
BOT ____
| Bible Old Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
HIS ____
| HIS Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| SOC 326 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| CFM 334 | Discipleship of Children | 3 |
| MIN 510 | The Leader's Life & Work | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
HIS ____
| 301 Israel / 302 Turkey Greece | 3 |
| CFM 421 | Children and Family Ministry in the Community | 3 |
| CFM 450 | CFM Practicum | 3 |
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| MAM Concentration Course 1 | 3 |
| MIN 505 | Theological Foundations for Ministry | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
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| Arts & Sciences Elective (400 Level) | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
| THE 220 | Christian Ethics | 3 |
| CFM 433 | Leadership of Children and Family Ministry | 3 |
| CML 399 | TraveLearn Seminar | 0 |
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| MAM Concentration Course 2 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Summer Semester
| CML 440 | Cross-Cultural Experience | 3 |
| SOC 271 | Biblical Archaeology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Fifth Year
Fall Semester
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| MAM Concentration Course 3 | 3 |
| MIN 504 | Communicating Biblical Truth | 3 |
| MIN 507 | Leadership Development & Team Building | 3 |
| MIN 590 | Ministry Internship | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Spring Semester
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| MAM Concentration Course 4 | 3 |
| MIN 508 | Organizational Change & Conflict | 3 |
| MIN 509 | Spiritual Formation & Discipleship | 3 |
| MIN 591 | Ministry Internship II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |