Christian Ministry Studies B.A. with Recreation Administration Emphasis

57 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry Studies with an emphasis in recreation administration prepares students for service in recreation related fields requiring or benefiting from a practical theological education or a faith based orientation. Denominational and non-denominational (parachurch) recreation ministries include campus ministries, local church recreation directors, and most notably, camping and retreat ministries. There are also faith-based nonprofit organizations operating summer camps, sports leagues, and other recreational activities for youth, troubled children, and senior citizens. This concentration is appropriate for future camp managers and directors or recreation directors in local churches or faith-based organizations. It is also appropriate for students attending seminary with the ultimate goal of service in recreation related ministries.

Requirements

Course requirements are:

CMS 10100Introduction to Christian Spirituality

3

CMS 10500Worldview Formation

3

CMS 12000Introduction to Christian Theology

3

CMS 25100Professional Discernment & Orientation

3

CMS 30100Biblical Hermeneutics

3

CMS 31100Historical Theology I: Early Church to the Reformation

3

REC 20300Adventure Education and Leadership

3

REC 20600Leisure in Contemporary Society

3

REC 38100Recreation Facility Design and Management

3

REL 15000World Religions

3

REL 20200Religion in America

3

REL 21000Old Testament

3

REL 21100New Testament

3

REL 30000Religion, Science, and Faith

3

REL 32600Faith and Reason

3

Students must also complete six credit hours from each of the following groups:

Group One

REC 10200Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services

3

REC 15700Outdoor Leisure Pursuits

2

REC 31000Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation

3

REC 32600Outdoor Education

3

REC 36200Program Planning and Marketing

3

REC 37000High Adventure Leadership Training

3

REC 41000Recreation Organization and Administration

3

REC 34200Camp Management and Leadership

3

OR

CMS 30500Principles of Youth Camping

3

Group Two

CMS 20100Principles of Youth Ministry

3

CMS 26500Oral Communication in Ministry

3

CMS 35200Christian Beliefs

3

CMS 36500Christian Traditions and Worship

3

CMS 38000-38999Special Topics

3

REL 38000-38099Selected Topics in Religion

3

REL 38100-38199Selected Topics in Religion

3

REL 38200-38299Selected Topics In Religion

3