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BA in Children and Family Ministry

Help children develop into disciples of Christ.

Through LCU’s BA in Children and Family Ministry, you will learn how to guide families in faith. Our professors will teach you to understand child development and family affairs, while providing you with the framework to build administrative and leadership skills for church education. Through coursework, field experience, internships and activities, you’ll have the opportunity to work toward a variety of church roles based on the needs of children and families. Upon graduation, you will be equipped to serve children and their families with excellence.

Whether you plan to lead a Christian ministry to children, work in cross-cultural family ministry, or lead a church’s children’s ministry, LCU offers you the Biblical, theological, academic, and spiritual foundations to achieve your goals.

Potential Careers

Minister
Director
Teacher

Course List

Some of the classes you'll take while pursuing your...
CM 201
Foundations of Christian Ministry
A survey of the Biblical, theological, and historical foundations for ministry in the contemporary church for students to identify their calling and philosophy of ministry.
CM 315
Evangelism, Discipleship, and Faith Development
An exploration of how to develop Christlikeness through evangelism, discipleship, and faith development.
CM 411
Christian Leadership
A study of the biblical principles, historical roots, theoretical development and practical expression of the leadership concept in both secular institutions and religious organizations.
CM 417
Church Administration
A study of the principles of church administration, including teamwork, budget, and strategic planning in the local congregation.
CM 420
Pastoral Care
A course on ministry skills and practical expressions of pastoral services such as basic counseling, marriage, funerals, and other ceremonies.
IC 335
Global Cultural Intelligence
A course designed to improve the cultural awareness and intelligence of those ministering in cross-cultural settings. The United States and other nations are increasingly becoming more multicultural. Empathic and skilled “World Christians” are needed to engage this new world.
PR 308 OR CE 306
Homiletics OR Teaching Ministry of the Church
A course providing the theological basis for preaching and the basic techniques necessary for sermon construction and delivery. Prerequisite: LA 113.
OR
This course is an overview of educational ministries for Christian formation, which surveys the various aspects of educational ministry, including its Biblical, theological, psychological, sociological, and philosophical foundations of Christian formation. It also examines the roles of teacher and students, aim of lesson, curriculum development, teaching methods, learning environment, and evaluation of teaching and learning processes.
SF 260 OR WM 383
Christian Spirituality OR Biblical Theology of Worship
An analysis and practice of authentic relationship with God and God’s creation, resulting in greater love for God and neighbor, as well as deeper life-integration.
OR
A systematic study of Biblical worship principles, themes, vocabulary, and events designed to develop a working theology of worship.
CE 302
Child Theology and Spiritual Development
This course investigates and examines the Biblical and theological foundations of children's spirituality and their spiritual development. Attention will be placed on understanding children's physical, social, emotional, intellectual, as well as spiritual formation, and exploring various aspects of how to help and encourage children to develop a deeper relationship with God and Jesus.
ED 238
Child Growth
A practical examination of the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual formation and growth of children through introduction to the major themes, theories, and theorists in developmental psychology.
PS 335
Marriage and the Family
An examination of the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of marriages and families, including the Biblical principles used in ministry to families.
PS 441
Ministry to Children in Crisis
A survey of the spiritual, emotional, social, intellectual, and physical needs of children aged 2-12, as they respond to a variety of personal and family crises. The course will address at an introductory level ministry models, methods, and resources for ministering to children who are in bereavement, under stress, hospitalized, abused, from divorced homes, in poverty, or living with parents who are substance abusers.
YM 318
Introduction to Children’s Ministry
This course is an overview of various aspects of children’s ministry. The foci of the course are on Biblical and theological understanding as well as the current cultural issues and trends in children’s ministry. The course also explores parents styles, parent education, and educational communication skills for all children in the elementary (K-5) level.

Student Testimonials

Hear from students who’ve earned a BA in Children’s Ministry:
  • “LCU taught me all I need to know about children’s ministry. I needed to think what the ministry goals of the children’s ministry should be and how to deal with children.”
    — Chelsie Lee
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