Outdoor Education Ministries

CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES WITH A CONCENTRATION IN OUTDOOR EDUCATION MINISTRIES
Students studying in the field of Outdoor Education Ministries will take part in an immersion semester concentrated on outdoor leadership as well as a thorough investigation of the historical, cultural, spiritual, moral, and environmental dimensions of the wilderness. Through a living and learning community, various experiential opportunities, extensive outdoor travel and fieldwork, students will obtain valuable outdoor skills, leadership experience and crucial outdoor certifications. The goal of this concentration is to train visionary leaders who are prepared for effective ministry to youth, whether in a wilderness context or wherever the transferable skills are implemented.

Foundation for Christian Ministries
BCM203  Synoptic Gospels or BCM317 Gospel of John
BCM253  Leadership Theories and Practice
BCM260  Christian Formation & Culture (may fulfill the Human Person Thematic Core requirement)
BCM301  Christian Doctrine or BCM280 Christian Theology (core)
BCM321  Evangelism and Discipleship
BCM335  Biblical Hermeneutics or BCM220 Intro to Biblical Studies

Outdoor Education Ministries
OEI241  Foundations of Outdoor Education
OEI243  Philosophies and Theories of Outdoor Education and Leadership
OEI343  Expedition Training (Wilderness Education Association Certification)
OEI370  Nature, Humans, and Human Nature

Integrative Capstones
BCM425/426 Practicum in Christian Ministries I, II
BCM491  Senior Seminar