Bible and Children’s Ministry

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This program, leading to a Bachelor of Science degree, is designed to prepare students to teach children primarily in church-based ministries. The courses in the program are geared toward giving students appropriate methods, tools, and techniques for teaching the very young child up through sixth grade.

Objectives:

The graduate who completes this program will:

1. Have skills in communicating the Word of God to children (EC-6^th grade).

2. Have a basic understanding of the history and the educational structure of the local church.

3. Be familiar with the organization and administration of the educational program of the local church including how the children’s ministries fit into this program.

4. Be familiar with present day Bible-centered curricula, as well as trends and innovations in teaching children.

5. Acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes appropriate to Sunday school and children’s ministries education.

6. Have the ability to organize and manage a classroom situation.

7. Exercise the skills and methodologies basic to teaching children through various experiences in teaching (Sunday school, vacation Bible school, children’s church, etc.).

8. Follow the example of Christ in love and compassion for children.

9. Minister enthusiastically to children.

Requirements:

1. The core curriculum (Delete 2 hours of Physical Education.)

Bible/Theology Courses: Add BIB 3300

Church Ministry Courses: CM 1103, 2304, 2305, 2306, 3202, 3205, 3303, 4204, 4302.

General Education Courses: Add COS 2301.

Music Courses: MUT 0305 (or departmental exam) and MUS 2308.

Professional Development Courses: ART 3308, EDU 3303, 3306, 3308, 4204.

General Electives: 7 Hours

2. Fulfillment of all requirements in the Christian Service Program

3. A love for children and a strong desire to “minister” to them