The Accelerated BA/BS in Christian Studies (Applied Ministry)/M.A. in Children's Ministry degree plan prepares students planning for careers in church-related vocations, providing a seamless interface between undergraduate and graduate degrees. Through Christ-centered higher education, students prepare to work as leaders in local church ministry—serving in roles such as ministers of education, ministers of adults, ministers of youth, ministers of childhood education ministers of business administration, ministers of missions, and more.
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B.A.
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B.S. |
| Computer Science |
3 |
3 |
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COSC
1301 |
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| Developing a Christian
Mind |
3 |
3 |
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DCM
2301 |
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| English
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12 |
9 |
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ENGL
1301, 1302,
and 2301
and/or 2302 |
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| Fine
Arts |
3
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3 |
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FINE
1306 |
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| Foreign
Language |
6-14* |
0 |
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*Six
hours at the 2000 level if adequate prerequisites are
met |
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| Foundations
for Excellence |
0-1
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0-1 |
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FOUN
1101 is required of all freshman
and transfer students with fewer than 15 credit hours
(AP, CLEP, IB, or dual/concurrent credit earned while
in high school does not count towards these 15 credit
hours). |
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| History |
6
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6 |
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HIST
1301, 1302,
2301,
or 2302 |
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| Kinesiology |
0-2
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0-2 |
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KNES
1101 and one additional activity course (KNES
1102-1122);
for veterans or those 25 years of age or older prior to
enrollment at DBU, KNES courses are waived |
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| Mathematics |
3-4
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3-4 |
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(B.A.) MATH
1301 or 1303
or 1307
or 1405
(B.S.) MATH
1303 or 1307
or 1405
[eMAT
Advising Tool required prior to registering for any
Math class or any class for which the eMAT is a prerequisite].
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| Natural
Science (1000 or 2000 level
courses only) |
3-4
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15 |
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One laboratory
science (B.A.) or 15 semester hours of laboratory science
(B.S.) selected from two or more areas of Biology, Chemistry,
Geology, Physical Science, or Physics |
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| Religion |
6-12
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6-12 |
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RELI
1301, 1302,
and six additional credit hours depending on credit hours
transferred at time of initial enrollment |
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| Social
Science (1000 or 2000 level
courses only) |
6 |
6 |
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POLS
2301 American National Government required for all
students. An additional 3 credit hours may be selected
from Economics, Philosophy, Political
Science, Psychology, or Sociology |
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| Applied Ministry Courses |
24 |
24 |
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Shared Courses B.A./M.A. (12 hours)
Required Courses (9 hours):
The student will have the opportunity of selecting one course from the following courses (3 hours):
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| Electives |
26-45 |
32-42 |
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Sufficient
to complete 126-credit-hour minimum for bachelor's degree,
including 42 upper-level semester hours. |
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Additional M.A. in Children's Ministry Requirements:
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Children's Ministry Core Courses:
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6 |
6 |
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MACE 6301 Introduction to Christian Education |
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MACE 5302 Biblical Servant Leadership |
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Children's Ministry Requirements: |
18 |
18 |
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MACH 6311 Early Childhood Ministry |
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MACH 6312 Ministry with Children |
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MACH 6350 Ministry in Church Weekday Education |
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MACH 6353 Ministry to Families |
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MACH 6351 Children and the Christian Faith* |
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MACH 6352 Advanced Childhood Ministry (S-L)* |
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Children's Ministry Service-Learning and Research: |
3 |
3 |
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Select one of the following (courses must be taken during last semester with advisor approval) |
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MACE 6310 Ministry Practicum (S-L)
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MACH 6354 Research: Faith Formation in Childhood (S-L)** |
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Children's Ministry Elective: (Select one of the following) |
3 |
3 |
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MACE 6322 Introduction to Christian Counseling |
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MAPD 5350 World Views: Human Beliefs/Human Actions |
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MACE 6309 Developing Lay Leaders in the Church |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED 156
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