Bachelor Of Arts (Child & Family Studies)
4 Years/2.00 G.P.A.
This program is designed for those who have an interest in education and a desire to use it in a church setting for family ministry, which would enable the family to be a strong Christian influence. * This program consists of 131 semester hours.
BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL AREA – 18 hours
Old Testament – 3 hours
- Old Testament Literature (O11) – 3 hours
New Testament – 15 hours
- New Testament Literature (N11) – 3 hours
- Life of Christ I (N13) – 3 hours
- Acts of the Apostles (N15) – 3 hours
- Romans (N21) – 3 hours
- Life of Christ II (N27) – 3 hours
GENERAL EDUCATION AREA – 50 hours
History – 3 hours
- Restoration Movement (H21) – 3 hours
General – 15 hours
- Interpersonal Communication (G11) – 3 hours
- Intro to Interpretation (G13) – 3 hours
- English Composition (G15) – 3 hours
- Worldview Studies (G25) – 3 hours
- Developmental Psychology (G35) – 3 hours
Electives in General Area – 32 hours
- Early Childhood Care & Education Program – 32 hours
PRACTICAL AREA – 63 hours
Christian Education – 15 hours
- Foundations for Christian Education (C11) – 3 hours
- Strategies for Teaching (C21) – 3 hours
- Family Life Education (C33) – 3 hours
- Family Dynamics (C37) – 3 hours
- Administration & Leadership (C23) – 3 hours
Music – 3 hours
- Worship and the Arts for Children’s Ministry (M25) – 3 hours
Practical Ministries – 13 hours
- Christian Service (P11) – 1 hour
- Life Skills (P13) – 1 hour
- Internship (P37) – 2 hours
- Counselling (P39) – 3 hours
- Ministry Seminars (P49/P51) – 6 hours
Electives in Practical Area – 32 hours
- Early Childhood Care & Education Program ** – 32 hours
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Total 131 hours
* A course in Biblical Languages is a requirement for those who will be pursuing graduate studies. See Academic Dean for further details.
** To be obtained at a recognized Community College.
