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Christian Ministry and Formation, B.S.

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JBU Christian Ministry and Formation graduates are currently working as Chaplains, Child and Family Ministers, Christian School Teachers, Cross-Cultural Missionaries, Christian Camp Directors, Christian Non-Profit Directors, Worship Pastors, Youth Ministers, and Professional Counselors (after graduate school). The Christian Ministry and Formation major provides an excellent foundation for graduate work in seminary, counseling, and other related fields.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in Christian Ministry and Formation

University Core Curriculum - 45 hours

Program requirements satisfy 3 of the 48 hours in the Core Curriculum.

Emphasis requirements may satisfy other Core Curriculum requirements.

  

Courses Specified by the Division - 9 hours

One of the following:

An Old or New Testament Book Study

Required Major Field Courses - 30 hours

Emphasis, Minor, Double Major or Electives

Students may choose to add an emphais, a minor or a double major of choice to their degree. An emphasis requires twelve unique hours from one of the following.

Students who do not select an emphasis, a minor or a double major will fill their non-major requirements with electives.

Students should consult with their advisor regarding these options.

Care and Counseling

Chaplaincy

Children and Family Ministry

Christian Schooling (does not lead to licensure)

Pastoral Church Leadership

One of the following:

Must be different than the Book Study course taken as part of the courses specified by the division.

Parachurch Ministry

Worship

Youth

Electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours

Minimum total semester hours - 120

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