Christian Ministries Majors
In addition to the required coursework, each student is expected to:
- Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.3 and a minimum of 2.5 in all courses in major.
- Complete an application & interview for the major, in addition to those required for the university.
- Complete a portfolio of work according to the program goals which may include such summative assignments as a final research paper in the field, an article written for a ministry trade publication, and an oral presentation & defense of a ministry model.
NOTE: 40% of major requirements must be completed at Judson and 40% must be upper division.
GEN EDS REQUIRED BY MAJOR:
BST101, BST102 and one BST elective will also count toward general education requirements.
Biblical/Philosophy/Theology
Required = 15 Credit Hours
- BST101 Introduction to Biblical Studies: Old Testament
- BST102 Introduction to Biblical Studies: New Testament
- BST221 Interpreting the Bible
- PHL260 Introduction to Philosophy
- THS221 Christian Theology
Biblical Electives
Required = 6 Credit Hours
- BST**** Old Testament Elective
- BST**** New Testament Elective
Christian Ministries Core
Required = 31 Credit Hours
- MIN101 Introduction to Christian Ministries
- MIN102 Application to Majors in Christian Ministries
- MIN202 Personal Development in Ministry
- MIN222 Speaking & Teaching in Christian Ministry
- MIN295/296 Practicum I/II: Christian Ministries
- MIN301 Leadership in Christian Ministries
- MIN311 Administration and Management in Christian Ministries
- MIN340 Mentoring/Christian Ministries
- MIN385 Evangelism and Spiritual Formation
- MIN395/396 Practicum III/IV: Christian Ministries
- MIN455 Senior Seminar in Christian Ministries
- MIN495 Internship in Christian Ministries
Culture & Ministry Elective
Required = At Least 3 Credit Hours
- MIN250 Consuming Missions: Prins/Pract of Global Christian Movement
- MIN325/326 Prin and Pract of Short-Term Mission Projects, Part 1/Part 2
- YMN221X Adolescent Culture
Human Development Elective
Required = 3 Credit Hours
- PSY221 Child Development
- PSY224 Adolescent Development
- PSY227X Adult Development and Aging
Principles and Practice Electives
Required = At Least 6 Credit Hours
NOTE: Courses cannot be reused within major:
- MIN230 Principles and Practice of Children’s Ministries
- MIN235 Principles and Practice of Family Ministries
- MIN240 Principles and Practice of Adult Ministries
- MIN281X Principles and Practice of Social Justice Ministries
- MIN325/326 Principles and Practice of Short-Term Mission Projects, Part 1/Part 2
- YMN230 Principles and Practice of Youth Ministry/Adolescent Studies
In addition to the required coursework, each student is expected to:
- Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.3 and a minimum of 2.5 in all courses in major.
- Complete an application & interview for the major, in addition to those required for the university.
- Complete a portfolio of work according to the program goals which may include such summative assignments as a final research paper in the field, an article written for a ministry trade publication, and an oral presentation & defense of a ministry model.
NOTE: 40% of major requirements must be completed at Judson and 40% must be upper division.
GEN EDS REQUIRED BY MAJOR:
BST101, BST102 and one BST elective will also count toward gen ed requirements.
Biblical/Philosophy/Theology
Required = 15 Credit Hours
- BST101 Introduction to Biblical Studies: Old Testament
- BST102 Introduction to Biblical Studies: New Testament
- BST221 Interpreting the Bible
- PHL260 Introduction to Philosophy
- THS221 Christian Theology
Biblical Electives
Required = 6 Credit Hours
- BST**** Old Testament Elective
- BST**** New Testament Elective
Youth Ministry/Adolescent Studies Major Core
Required = 34 Credit Hours
- YMN221X Adolescent Culture
- YMN230 Principles and Practice of Youth Ministry/Adolescent Studies
- MIN295/296 Practicum I/II: Christian Ministries
- MIN301 Leadership in Christian Ministries
- MIN311 Administration and Management Christian Ministries
- MIN325/326 Principles and Practice of Short-Term Mission Projects, Part 1/Part 2
- MIN340 Mentoring in Christian Ministries
- MIN395/396 Practicum III/IV: Christian Ministries
- YMN411X Christian Values and Human Sexuality
- MIN455 Senior Seminar in Christian Ministries
- MIN495 Internship in Youth Ministry/Adolescent Studies
Christian Ministries Required Courses
Required = 10 Credit Hours
- MIN101 Introduction to Christian Ministries
- MIN102 Application to Majors in Christian Ministries
- MIN202 Personal Development in Ministry
- MIN222 Speaking & Teaching in Christian Ministry
- MIN385 Evangelism and Spiritual Formation
Psychology Required
Required = 3 Credit Hours
- PSY224 Adolescent Development
Psychology/Sociology Electives
Required = At Least 6 Credit Hours
Choose 2 courses, 6 credit hours from the following:
- PSY321 Abnormal Psychology
- PSY323 Personality
- PSY375X Health Aspects of Chemical Dependency
- PSY380X Crisis Intervention with At-Risk Adolescents
- PSY391X Statistics and Research Design
- PSY424 Counseling Theories
- SOC410 Family Theories
In addition to the required coursework, each student is expected to:
- Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.3 and a minimum of 2.5 in all courses in major.
- Complete an application & interview for the major, in addition to those required for the university.
- Complete a portfolio of work according to the program goals which may include such summative assignments as a final research paper in the field, an article written for a ministry trade publication, and an oral presentation & defense of a ministry model.
NOTE: 40% of major requirements must be completed at Judson and 40% must be upper division.
GEN EDS REQUIRED BY MAJOR:
PSY111 is required gen ed social science requirement. BST101, BST102 and one BST elective will also count toward gen ed requirements.
Biblical/Philosophy/Theology
Required = 18 Credit Hours
- BST101 Introduction to Biblical Studies: Old Testament
- BST102 Introduction to Biblical Studies: New Testament
- BST221 Interpreting the Bible
- PHL260 Introduction to Philosophy
- PHL267 Comparative Religions
- THS221 Christian Theology
Biblical Electives
Required = 6 Credit Hours
- BST**** Old Testament Elective
- BST**** New Testament Elective
Christian Ministries Core
Required = 38 Credit Hours
- MIN101 Introduction to Christian Ministries
- MIN102 Application to Majors in Christian Ministries
- MIN202 Personal Development in Ministry
- MIN222 Speaking & Teaching in Christian Ministry
- MIN250 Consuming Missions: Principles/Practice of Global Christian Movement
- MIN295/296 Practicum I/II: Christian Ministries
- MIN301 Leadership in Christian Ministries
- MIN311 Administration and Management in Christian Ministries
- MIN325/326 Principles and Practice of Short-Term Mission Projects, Part 1/Part 2
- MIN385 Evangelism and Spiritual Formation
- MIN340 Mentoring/Christian Ministries
- MIN395/396 Practicum III/IV: Christian Ministries
- MIN455 Senior Seminar in Christian Ministries
- MIN495 Internship in Christian Ministries
History Elective
Required = 3 Credit Hours
- HIS391 History and Culture of China
- HIS392 History and Culture of Japan
- HIS393 History and Culture in South East Asia
- HIS394 Modern Latin America
Human Development Elective
Required = 3 Credit Hours
- PSY221 Child Development
- PSY224 Adolescent Development
- PSY227X Adult Development and Aging
Intro to Sociology and an Elective
Required = 6 Credit Hours
- SOC151 Introduction to Sociology
- And one of the following:
- SOC255X Social Problems
- SOC353 Urban Sociology
- SOC355X Cultural Diversity
- SOC421 Religion in Society