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Children and Family Ministry
College of Arts & Sciences
CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY is a major that lays the foundation of Christian life and witness for future generations.
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College of Arts & Sciences
DR. SCOTT DERMER
about the program
The Children & Family Ministry program is an interdisciplinary program between our Ministry and Education Departments. You’ll learn the common bonds these two important callings share as they relate to children’s education in both the Christian and public arenas.
YOU WILL LEARN
With the addition of two classes, this program meets all requirements to become ordained in the Church of the Nazarene and prepares you for ordination in many other denominations as well. This major also enhances opportunities for substitute teacher and para positions in public schools as well as work in Christian K-6 schools.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
There are many scholarship opportunities for Children & Family Ministry majors. Ministry students have the potential of receiving roughly $20,000 in financial assistance over four years, significantly minimizing debt and easing the transition into ministry.
- all freshmen receive $1250 their first semester and another $1250 scholarship once they pass the Introduction to Ministry course
- Sophomores, juniors, and seniors can apply for the Ministry Student Internship Program ($4500-$7500/year)
- Sophomores, juniors, and seniors can apply for the General Ministry Scholarships ($500-$3000/year)
Potential Careers
- Children's Pastor
- Director of Children and Family Ministry
- Family Pastoral Counselor
Sample Schedule
Freshman Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL | 1503 | English Comp 1 | 3 |
| BLIT | 1103 | Discovering the Old Testament | 3 |
| FNAR | 1103 | Fine Arts | 3 |
| MATH | 1103 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| PRTH | 1002 | Intro to Ministry | 2 |
| FRST | 1101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
Freshman Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC | 2513 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| GNSC | General Science Course | 3 | |
| BLIT | 1203 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| HIST | History Course | 3 | |
| ENGL | 1703 | English Comp II | 3 |
Sophomore Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEO | 2003 | Christian Beliefs | 3 |
| PHIL | 2103 | Philosophy | 3 |
| BLAN | Biblical Language or Interpretation | 3 | |
| HLEX | Physical Education Course | 2 | |
| EDUC | 2502 | Elementary Methods of Art | 2 |
| COMM | 1303 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Sophomore Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCI | 2003 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
| CHED | 2003 | Christian Education | 3 |
| ENGL | Literature or Creative Arts | 3 | |
| GNSC | General Science Course | 3 | |
| MATH | 2503 | Statistics | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
Junior Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEO | 3803 | Systematic Theology | 3 |
| PRTH | 3503 | Pastoral Care and Counseling | 3 |
| PHED | 3202 | Teaching Motor Skills | 2 |
| INCS | 2003 | Intro to Missions | 3 |
| PRTH | 3601 | Ministry Formation Cohort I | 1 |
| CHED | 3203 | Christian Education of Children | 3 |
Junior Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC | 3503 | Classroom Management | 3 |
| THEO | 3903 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| BLIT | Upper Division OT or NT | 3 | |
| PRTH | 4183 | Ministry Practicum | 3 |
| PRTH | 3601 | Ministry Formation Cohort II | 1 |
| EDUC | 2903 | Children's Literature | 3 |
Senior Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHST | 4003 | Church History to 1500 | 3 |
| THEO | 3003 | Doctrine of Holiness | 3 |
| BLIT | Upper Division OT or NT | 3 | |
| PRTH | 3203 | Evangelism | 3 |
| PRTH | 4301 | Ministry Formation Cohort III | 1 |
| CHED | 4203 | Children's Ministry | 3 |
Senior Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHST | 3003 | Nazarene Heritage | 3 |
| PRTH | 3803 | Christian Corporate Worship | 3 |
| PRTH | 4203 | Personal Development of the Minister | 3 |
| PRTH | 4601 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| CHED | 4603 | Team Based Ministry | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
Career Earnings
$51,333
average annual
$2,207,333
career average
$40k
Children's Pastor
$63k
Director of Children and Family Ministry
$51k
Family Pastoral Counselor
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