Children and Family Ministry (BA)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Majors: Biblical Studies, Children & Family Ministry, also available as a minor
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.
Children and Family Ministry Major Curriculum
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| LBC 101 | Engaging Faith & Life | 3 |
| BIB 106 | Interpreting the Bible | 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 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
MAT ____
| MAT Core | 3 |
PHE ____
| PHE Elective | 1 |
| CFM 323 | Pastoral Care of Children and Families | 3 |
| CML 210 | Fundamentals of Leadership | 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 201 | Teaching Skills for Children | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
BNT ____
| Bible New Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
HIS ____
| HIS Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| 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 |
| THE 320 | Christianity and Culture | 3 |
| SOC 326 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
CFM 310
| Family Ministry | 3 |
| CFM 334 | Discipleship of Children | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
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| Bible/Theology Focused Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective (400 Level) | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
| CFM 421 | Children and Family Ministry in the Community | 3 |
| CFM 450 | CFM Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
BIB ____
| Bible Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective (400 Level) | 3 |
HIS ____
| 301 Israel / 302 Turkey Greece | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
| CFM 433 | Leadership of Children and Family Ministry | 3 |
| CML 399 | TraveLearn Seminar | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Summer Semester
| CML 440 | Cross-Cultural Experience | 3 |
| SOC 271 | Biblical Archaeology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |