Christian Ministry Studies B.A. with Recreation Administration Emphasis

55 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 10000Student Group, "The Vine"

1

CMS 10100Disciplines of the Christian Life

3

CMS 12000Introduction to Christian Theology

3

CMS 25100Professional Orientation

3

CMS 30100Hermeneutics

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 32500Faith and Reason

3

REC 20300Team Building and Cooperative Games

3

REC 20600Leisure in Contemporary Society

3

REC 38100Recreation Facility Design and Management

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 37000High Adventure Leadership Training

3

REC 36200Program Planning and Marketing

3

REC 41000Recreation Organization and Administration

3

REC 34200Camp Management and Leadership

3

OR

CMS 30500Principles of Youth Camping

3

Group Two

CMS 11000Introduction to Christian Missions

3

CMS 20100Principles of Youth Ministry

3

CMS 31100Church History: Early Church Fathers to the Reformation

3

One of the following:
CMS 33000New Testament Book Study

3

CMS 34000Old Testament Book Study

3

One of the following:
CJ 38000Special Topics

3

REL 38000Selected Topics in Religion

3