Degree Program: Youth/Social Ministry Major (B.S.) - Crown College

Jul 27, 2025

Crown College 2018-2019 Catalog

The mission of this major is to equip men and women to enter non-traditional ministry roles in cities, campuses, prisons, group homes, etc. in order to holistically win and disciple the poor, hurting, and hungry.

Program Requirements

Christian Studies Core

I. Christian Studies - 24 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits *
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits *
BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
or
CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits
CHM 211 - The Gospel in Human Contexts 3 Credits
or
CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits
THE 331 - Theology I: God’s Word and Work 3 Credits

General Education Core

II. General Education - 30 Credits

COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits
ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
or
HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
MAT - Math Elective 3 Credits
SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits
Social Science Electives 4-6 Credits²
Humanities, Math, Science or Social Science Electives 5-7 Credits^1,2*

Major Core

III. Youth/Social Ministry Major - 65 Credits

BIB 231 - Principles of Biblical Interpretation 3 Credits
CHM 140 - Foundations of Discipleship Ministries 3 Credits
CHM 335 - Internship Orientation 1 Credits
CHM 336 - Internship Practicum 0 Credits
CHM 420 - Philosophy of Ministry 3 Credits
CHM 436 - Christian Ministry Internship 12 Credits
CHM 452 - Vocational Seminar 1 Credits
DSC 236 - Youth and Family Ministry 3 Credits
DSC 338X - Social Justice 3 Credits *
DSC 353 - Faith Development of Youth 3 Credits
DSC 358X - Contemporary Issues in Youth Culture 3 Credits
DSC 427 - Urban Ministry 3 Credits
ICS 347 - Engaging Cultures in a Post-Postmodern World 3 Credits
ICS 450X - Contextualization, Transformation and Global Theology 3 Credits
or
THE 333X - Christian Ethics 3 Credits
PST 342 - Principles of Ministry Leadership 3 Credits
PSY 130 - General Psychology 3 Credits
THE 332 - Theology II: Human Redemption and Destiny 3 Credits
THE 349 - Alliance Ministries 3 Credits
Choose three of the following:
DSC 351 - Teaching and Learning Theory 3 Credits
DSC 356 - Mentoring 3 Credits
DSC 357 - Curriculum Design for Discipleship 3 Credits
ICS 381X - Community Development and Justice 3 Credits
PSY 410 - Psychology of Addiction 3 Credits

IV. Electives - 6 Credits *

At least 30% of this degree, or a minimum of 38 credits, must be at the upper (300-400) level.

* Some courses from the Christian Studies Core and Major Core can be used to fulfill requirements in the General Education Core. By doing that the number of electives needed would increase so that the minimum of 125 credits is reached.

Total - 125 Credits

¹ Select humanities electives from COM, ENG, ESL, FAR, HIS, HUM, LAN, MUS, PHI, or PRC.

² Select social science electives from ANT, CSJ, ECO, ESL, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, or SOC.

Students have the option to declare a second major in Christian Studies which is earned by completing the Christian Studies Core plus six credits of upper level Bible/Theology electives (which are part of the major core).

Option: Accelerated Degree Programs

Qualified students may apply for an accelerated degree program to earn their Christian Studies (M.A.) (MACS) or Ministry Leadership (M.A.) (MAML) degree in one additional year instead of the typical two years. Students may also apply for an accelerated Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program. Click here for more detailed information regarding the acceptance process for these options.

Course Requirements for MACS

Students who are accepted into the accelerated MACS program will substitute the following graduate level courses into the undergraduate degree.

Undergraduate Course	Graduate Course
BIB 434 - Romans	BBL 5225 - Paul and Romans
CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions	CST 5234 - Theology of Missions and Outreach
CHM 420 - Philosophy of Ministry	MIN 5821 - Philosophy of Christian Ministry
CHM 450X - Counseling for Church Leaders	MIN 5215 - Pastoral Counseling
DSC 357 - Curriculum Design for Discipleship	MIN 5230 - Teaching for Ministry
ICS 347 - Engaging Cultures in a Post-Postmodern World	MIN 5218 - Social & Cultural Foundations for Ministry

Click for more information about the Christian Studies (M.A.) program.

Course Requirements for MAML

Students who are accepted into the accelerated MAML program will substitute the following graduate level courses into the undergraduate degree.

Undergraduate Course	Graduate Course
BIB 434 - Romans	BBL 5225 - Paul and Romans
CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation	MIN 6210 - Spiritual Formation for Ministry
CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions	CST 5234 - Theology of Missions and Outreach
CHM 420 - Philosophy of Ministry	MIN 5821 - Philosophy of Christian Ministry
CHM 450X - Counseling for Church Leaders	MIN 5215 - Pastoral Counseling
ICS 347 - Engaging Cultures in a Post-Postmodern World	MIN 5218 - Social & Cultural Foundations for Ministry

Click for more information about the Ministry Leadership (M.A.) program.

Course Requirements for MDIV

Students who are accepted into the accelerated M.Div. program will substitute the following graduate level courses into the undergraduate degree.

Undergraduate Course	Graduate Course
BIB 434 - Romans	BBL 5225 - Paul and Romans
CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation	MIN 6210 - Spiritual Formation for Ministry
CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions	CST 5234 - Theology of Missions and Outreach
CHM 420 - Philosophy of Ministry	MIN 5821 - Philosophy of Christian Ministry
CHM 450X - Counseling for Church Leaders	MIN 5215 - Pastoral Counseling
DSC 357 - Curriculum Design for Discipleship	MIN 5230 - Teaching for Ministry
HIS 332 - Church History	CST 5224 - History of the Church
ICS 347 - Engaging Cultures in a Post-Postmodern World	MIN 5218 - Social & Cultural Foundations for Ministry
PRC 332 - Expository Preaching	MIN 5510 - The Biblical Communicator
PST 342 - Principles of Ministry Leadership	MIN 5210 - Management & Administration of Christian Ministry
THE 332 - Theology II: Human Redemption and Destiny	CST 5235 - Theology of Christ and the Church (fulfills CST 5223 in the M.Div.)
THE 349 - Alliance Ministries	CST 5222 - Alliance Distinctives (fulfills a CST elective in the M.Div.)

Click for more information about the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program.

Four-Year Suggested Program for the Youth/Social Ministry Major

Freshman Year

Fall Semester - 16 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
or
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
CHM 140 - Foundations of Discipleship Ministries 3 Credits
ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
or
HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
MAT - Math Elective 3 Credits
Elective 1 Credits

Spring Semester - 15 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
or
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits
DSC 236 - Youth and Family Ministry 3 Credits
ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
PSY 130 - General Psychology 3 Credits

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester - 16 Credits

BIB 231 - Principles of Biblical Interpretation 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
Electives 4 Credits
CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
or
CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits
Choose one of the following:
DSC 351 - Teaching and Learning Theory 3 Credits
DSC 356 - Mentoring 3 Credits
DSC 357 - Curriculum Design for Discipleship 3 Credits
ICS 381X - Community Development and Justice 3 Credits
PSY 410 - Psychology of Addiction 3 Credits

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

CHM 211 - The Gospel in Human Contexts 3 Credits
or
CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits
Humanities, Math, Science or Social Science Electives 3 Credits ^1,2*
Humanities, Math, Science or Social Science Electives 3 Credits ^1,2*
SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits
THE 331 - Theology I: God’s Word and Work 3 Credits

Departmental Acceptance

Students apply for departmental acceptance during their sophomore year spring semester or their junior year fall semester. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, GPA of 2.5 for courses in major, and completion of half of the Christian Service requirements are required for departmental admission in the Youth/Social Ministry major.

Junior Year

Senior Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

CHM 436 - Christian Ministry Internship 12 Credits
PST 342 - Principles of Ministry Leadership 3 Credits

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
CHM 420 - Philosophy of Ministry 3 Credits
CHM 452 - Vocational Seminar 1 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits

Youth/Social Ministry Major (B.S.)

Program Requirements

Christian Studies Core

I. Christian Studies - 24 Credits

General Education Core

II. General Education - 30 Credits

Major Core

III. Youth/Social Ministry Major - 65 Credits

IV. Electives - 6 Credits *

Total - 125 Credits

Option: Accelerated Degree Programs

Course Requirements for MACS

Course Requirements for MAML

Course Requirements for MDIV

Four-Year Suggested Program for the Youth/Social Ministry Major

Freshman Year

Fall Semester - 16 Credits

Spring Semester - 15 Credits

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester - 16 Credits

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

Departmental Acceptance

Junior Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

Summer Semester - 0 Credits

Senior Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

Spring Semester - 16 Credits