Youth/Social Ministry Major (B.S.)

I. Core Curriculum - 48 Credits

• BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
• CHM 122 - The Great Commandment 3 Credits
• CHM 301 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
• CHM 328 - The Great Commission 3 Credits
• ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
• ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
• HIS 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
• HIS 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
• THE 331 - Theology I: God’s Word and Work 3 Credits
• THE 332 - Theology II: Human Redemption and Destiny 3 Credits

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• Communication Elective - choose one of the following:

• COM 140 - Perspectives in Communication 3 Credits
• COM 252 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits

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• Fine Arts Elective - choose one of the following:

• FAR/MUS Fine Arts or Music Elective - 3 Credits
• HON 225 - Beauty: Art and Culture 3 Credits

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• ENG/HIS/MAT/SCI Elective - choose one of the following or take two History Electives:

• ENG 250 - Short Story 3 Credits
• ENG 312X - American Literature 3 Credits
• ENG 314 - Poetry 3 Credits
• ENG 322 - The Novel 3 Credits
• ENG 326X - Global Literature 3 Credits
• MAT 130 - Mathematics Survey 3 Credits
• MAT 131 - College Algebra 3 Credits
• Lab Science Elective - 4 Credits

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• History Elective - choose one or two of the following:

• HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
• HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
• HIS 231 - American Civilization to 1877 3 Credits
• HIS 232 - American Civilization since 1877 3 Credits

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• Math or Science Elective - choose one of the following:

• MAT 226 - Applied Statistics 3 Credits
• Lab Science Elective - 4 Credits

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• Social Science Elective - choose one of the following:

• PSY 130 - General Psychology 3 Credits
• SOC 230 - Sociology 3 Credits

II. Youth/Social Ministry Major - 56 Credits

• BIB 231 - Principles of Biblical Interpretation 3 Credits
• BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
• BUS 240 - Social Entrepreneurship 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 Leadership 3 Credits
• DSC 354 - Faith Development of Young People 3 Credits
• DSC 358X - Contemporary Issues in Culture 3 Credits
• ICS 345X - Introduction to the Urban Context 3 Credits
• PST 342 - Principles of Ministry Leadership 3 Credits
• THE 349 - Alliance Ministries 3 Credits

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• Choose three of the following Major Core Electives:

• DSC 356 - Mentoring 3 Credits
• DSC 359 - Developing Multi-Year Discipleship 3 Credits
• ICS 348X - Theological Perspectives of Cultural Thought 3 Credits
• ICS 381X - Community Development and Justice 3 Credits
• ICS 450X - Contextualization, Transformation and Global Theology 3 Credits
• PSY 410 - Psychology of Addiction 3 Credits
• THE 333X - Christian Ethics 3 Credits

III. Electives - 21 Credits

A minimum of 36 credits must be at the upper (300-400) level for a bachelor degree.

Total - 125 Credits

Option: Accelerated Degree Programs

Qualified students may apply for an accelerated degree program to earn their M.A. in Christian Studies  (MACS) 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.

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