Division of Biblical Studies

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree with Major in Outdoor Leadership Ministries

The major in Outdoor Leadership Ministries is designed to prepare students who plan service careers in wilderness and high-adventure camping, outdoor education, year-round conference and retreat ministry, or youth and family organizations such as YMCA, Campfire, Scouting, and Young Life.

1. University Core Curriculum - 56 hours Division requires BBL 4003 instead of BBL 4002.

2. Divisional Core - 9 hours

BBL 34_3 A New Testament book study
CMN 2213 Foundations and Practice of Christian Ministry
RPH 3323 Philosophy of the Christian Faith

 

3. Major Core-36 hours

CMN 1632 WILD Adventure Experience
CMN 2223 Challenge Course Programs and Management
CMN 2373 Principles and Practices of Adventure Education
CMN 2383 Outdoor Living Skills
CMN 3153 Philosophy and Methods of Outdoor Education
CMN 3213 Camp Leadership and Management
CMN 3263 Discipleship Development and Outdoor Ministries
CMN 3690 Practicum: Outdoor Pursuits Instruction
CMN 4113 Wilderness First Responder
CMN 4534 Expedition Leadership
CMN 4__3 Senior Seminar in Outdoor Leadership Ministries
Internship - 3 hours from CMN 4651, 4652, 4653

One of the following:

CMN 2313 Christian Education with Adolescents
CMN 2263 Discipleship and Evangelism
CMN 3253 Foundations and Practice of Children's Ministry
CMN 3453 Nurturing Spiritual Development in Children
CMN 4493 Foundations and Practices of Adult and Family Ministries

One of the following:

CMN 3313 Foundations and Practice of Youth Ministry
CMN 4443 Critical Concerns with Adolescents
MGT 2173 Principles of Management
PSY 2413 Developmental Psychology
PSY 3423 Social Psychology
PSY 3433 Adolescent Psychology

4. Minor Field or Electives as necessary to complete minimum semester hours

Minimum total semester hours: 124