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Bachelor of Science in Christian Educational Ministries/Systems

Program Type: Bachelors Degree

Overview

The purpose of the Christian educational ministries program of Taylor University is to provide a foundation for students who are pursuing careers in church, para-church ministry, or graduate school.  In addition to the major, students often pursue one of the following interdisciplinary areas of concentration: youth ministry, children's ministry, intercultural ministry, urban ministry, camping and recreational ministry, administrative ministry or music ministry.  The Christian educational ministries program at Taylor University is characterized by a whole-person focus.  Courses balance theory and practice as the biblical, theological, historical, philosophical and educational foundations of ministry are explored.  Spiritual formation in the context of a learning community is emphasized.  Students learn collaborative thinking, planning, programming and evaluation strategies while they are encouraged to identify and use their spiritual gifts in ministry.  Students are encouraged to study in an off-campus program for at least one semester.

Students may apply for admission to the Christian educational ministries program upon completion of CED 100 and 262 and one semester of experience in a departmentally approved ministry.  Students are considered for acceptance if they meet the following criteria: major GPA of 3.00; cumulative GPA of 2.50; at least one semester of experience in a departmentally approved ministry; and an interview with members of the Christian educational ministries faculty.

The application process includes the following components: (1) complete a written application; (2) submit letters of recommendation from a pastor, ministry supervisor, and for residential students, a residence-life staff person [nonresidential students must provide an additional character reference]; and (3) participate in an interview with the Christian educational ministries faculty.

Curriculum

A bachelor of science degree with a major in Christian educational ministries/systems consists of the 48-49 hour Christian educational ministries requirement and curriculum requirements in systems analysis; four semesters of a departmentally approved ministry; at least a grade of C- in all general education spiritual foundation courses; and the writing of a scholarly paper in the senior year to meet the comprehensive exam requirement.  All systems curriculum courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better.


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