Nov 23, 2024

2019-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

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2019-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Marriage and Family Ministry Area, B.S. or B.A.

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Degree offered at: Campbellsville, Louisville

Marriage and Family Ministry Area the Bachelor of Arts Degree:

Add the 12-hour Language Requirement for Bachelor of Arts:

Marriage and Family Ministry Area for the Bachelor of Science Degree:

Christian Studies Core Requirements

While each program of study has its own focus, each student will build a foundation of Biblical, theological, historical, pastoral, educational, and practical aspects for Christian ministry. Students pursuing a theology area, major, or minor should take the General Education Prerequisites.

CHS 211 - Art of Reading the Bible Credits: 3
CHS 230 - Spiritual Formation Credits: 3
CHS 365 - Christian Studies Internship Credits: 3
CHS 432 - Christian Theology Credits: 3
CHS 471 - Church History Credits: 3
CHS - Upper Level Old or New Testament Course Credits: 3

Total: 18 Hours

General Education Prerequisites

These courses are recommended because they meet requirements for General Education and are prerequisites for required and elective courses in theology areas, majors, and minors.

CHS 111 - Introduction to Old Testament Study Credits: 3
CHS 121 - Introduction to New Testament Study Credits: 3

Total: 6 Hours

Marriage and Family Ministry Area Requirements: 39 Hours

Marriage and Family Ministry Core Requirements: 27 Hours

Take the following five courses: 15 Hours

CHS 355 - Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling Credits: 3
CHS 368 - Marriage and Singlehood Credits: 3
CHS 369 - Parent and Child Credits: 3
CHS 456 - Soul Care in Family Crises Credits: 3
CHS 462 - Intergenerational Ministries Credits: 3

Interdisciplinary Electives: 12 Hours

Choose four courses from this list:

ECE 130 - Child Development I Credits: 3
ECE 230 - Child Development II Credits: 3
PSY 321 - Lifespan Development Credits: 3
PSY 333 - Group Dynamics Credits: 3
PSY 343 - Gender Studies Credits: 3
PSY 412 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 452 - Psychology of Religious Experience Credits: 3
SOC 415 - Family Violence Credits: 3
SWK 460 - Aging Credits: 3
SWK 481 - Addictions Credits: 3

Biblical Studies Elective: 3 Hours

Choose one course from this list:

CHS 271 - Biblical Studies in the Holy Land Credits: 3
CHS 311 - Wisdom and Poetic Lit. of the Old Testament Credits: 3
CHS 312 - Studies in Old Testament Prophets Credits: 3
CHS 314 - Isaiah Credits: 3
CHS 323 - Studies in the Gospels Credits: 3
CHS 324 - Studies in Paul Credits: 3
CHS 325 - Studies in John Credits: 3
CHS 328 - General Letters (Hebrews-Jude) Credits: 3
CHS 411 - Studies in the Pentateuch Credits: 3
CHS 412 - Intertestamental Period Credits: 3
CHS 380 - Special Topics Credits: 1 to 3
OR
CHS 480 - Special Topics Credits: 1 to 3

Educational Ministries Elective: 3 Hours

Choose one course from this list:

CHS 361 - Introduction to Educational Ministries Credits: 3
CHS 362 - Teaching for Life Change Credits: 3
CHS 363 - Introduction to Children’s Ministry Credits: 3
CHS 364 - Introduction to Youth Ministry Credits: 3
CHS 380 - Special Topics Credits: 1 to 3
OR
CHS 480 - Special Topics Credits: 1 to 3
CHS 463 - Innovative Educational Ministries Credits: 3

Pastoral Ministries Elective: 3 Hours

Choose one course from this list:

CHS 352 - Pastoral Ministries Credits: 3
CHS 353 - Ministry of Proclamation Credits: 3
CHS 354 - Introduction to Christian Evangelism Credits: 3
CHS 356 - Ministry of Christian Leadership Credits: 3
CHS 380 - Special Topics Credits: 1 to 3
OR
CHS 480 - Special Topics Credits: 1 to 3

Theological, Historical and Missiological Studies Elective: 3 Hours

Choose one course from this list:

CHS 234 - World Religions Credits: 3
CHS 331
CHS 371 - The Baptist Heritage Credits: 3
CHS 376 - Introduction to Missiology Credits: 3
CHS 378 - Missions Methods and Strategies Credits: 3
CHS 431 - Contemporary Theology Credits: 3
CHS 436 - Ethical Teachings of Jesus Credits: 3
CHS 437 - Faith and Beauty Credits: 3
CHS 451 - Growing a Healthy Church Credits: 3
CHS 380 - Special Topics Credits: 1 to 3
OR
CHS 480 - Special Topics Credits: 1 to 3
PHI 241 - Introduction of Philosophy Credits: 3

Total: 57-69 Hours

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