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Family matters.

Ministry is an integral part of our Christian faith. We’re called to share the Gospel with others while preserving dignity and meeting physical needs. Helping families and young people means helping future communities. If you want to dive in and come alongside families and children in need, this program is designed for you.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Child and Family Ministry

Graduates of this program will encounter families and communities who need guidance and support. Students will develop personal skills to meet the needs of others and share the Gospel, all while gaining a solid foundation for either pursuing Master’s level studies or diving right into ministry.

Why choose Next Gen Ministry studies at Crown?

VIDEO Dr. Ken Castor provides an overview of the major and its emphasis.

Community-focused, Christ-centered curriculum.

Graduates are qualified to pursue additional academic degrees at the master’s level.

Covers family dynamics while simultaneously providing students with a deeper understanding of the Bible and a Christian worldview.

I have the opportunity to not just be in a caring community, but a community that fosters the same values and faith. There are so many different perspectives here from students and professors, and it creates so many opportunities to grow.

Being at Crown makes you want to stay at Crown for the rest of your life; but being at Crown also gets you excited for what God is preparing you to do after college, too.

Nora Xiong

FUTURE CHILD + FAMILY MAJOR

You’ve got a bright future ahead of you.

Limitless options. Extreme flexibility. Future-proofed career skills. Next Gen Ministry majors have boundless opportunities.

27

Elective credits

$12,500

Average saved in our accelerated Master’s program

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8+

Ministry-focused clubs and organizations

300K+

Books available in the library

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Minors

You may pair any minor with any major. Here are some minors that may pair well with this major:

PSY 330 – Counseling Psychology 3 Credits

or

PSY 3538 – Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3 Credits

PSY 410 – Psychology of Addiction 3 Credits

or

PSY 3010 – Introduction to Drug and Alcohol Counseling 3 Credits

PSY 3012 – Psychopharmacology 3 Credits
PSY 3060 – Diversity Issues in Counseling 3 Credits
PSY 4010 – Assessment and Treatment Planning 3 Credits
PSY 4012 – Case Management for Alcohol and Drug Counseling 3 Credits

COM 140 – Perspectives in Communication 3 Credits

or

COM 252 – Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits

COM 150 – Writing for Communication 3 Credits
COM – Communication Elective (300-400 level) 12 Credits

ANT 231 – Cultural Anthropology 3 Credits

CHM 211 – The Gospel in Human Contexts 3 Credits

or

CHM 325 – Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits

ICS 339X – Intercultural Communication 3 Credits

Choose three of the following courses:

CHM 140 – Foundations of Discipleship Ministries 3 Credits
DSC 427 – Urban Ministry 3 Credits
HIS 332 – Church History 3 Credits
ICS 338X – Encountering World Religions 3 Credits
ICS 347 – Engaging Cultures in a Post-Postmodern World 3 Credits
ICS 450X – Contextualization, Transformation and Global Theology 3 Credits
INT 414X – Faith, Religion and Political Powers 3 Credits
THE 349 – Alliance Ministries 3 Credits

PSY 130 – General Psychology 3 Credits
PSY 236 – Developmental Psychology 3 Credits

PSY 330 – Counseling Psychology 3 Credits

or

PSY 3538 – Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3 Credits

PSY 331 – Personality Theories 3 Credits
PSY 336 – Abnormal Psychology 3 Credits
300-400 Psychology Elective 3 Credits

COM 140 – Perspectives in Communication 3 Credits

or

COM 252 – Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits

COM 312 – Presentational Speaking 3 Credits
COM 354 – Conflict Management 3 Credits
COM 358 – Group and Organizational Communication 3 Credits

BIB 342X – Biblical Perspectives of Worship 3 Credits
MUS 159 – Music Theory for Worship 4 Credits
MUS 160 – Applied Lessons 0-1 Credits (2 Credits Required)
MUS 231 – Worship Ministry in the Church 3 Credits
MUS 232 – Technology in Worship 3 Credits
MUS 308 – Worship Planning and Administration 3 Credits

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EXCLUSIVE

Barna Partnership

Crown College is excited to announce that we are the first higher education institute to join in an enterprise partnership with the Barna Group.

For more than 35 years, Barna has been the Church’s go-to source for reliable research and insights on faith and culture.

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FULLY EQUIPPED

Senior year semester-long internship

Students dive into a fully-immersive ministry internship that provides on-site field practice in ministry, which prepares them for either continued graduate work or continued ministry in their local church.

What Will I Study?

Foundations of Discipleship Ministries
Internship Practicum
Philosophy of Ministry
Christian Ministry Internship
Vocational Seminar
Faith Development of Children
Family Ministry
Dynamics of Small Groups
Mentoring
Curriculum Design for Discipleship
Engaging Cultures in a Post-Postmodern World
Alliance Ministries

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Mentoring Opportunities

Learning in the classroom is one of the core ways that you can grow as a person. However, we believe classrooms can only go so far. That is why each student has the opportunity to connect with a faculty or staff member to talk about class, life, and Jesus. Because learning is more than just knowledge, it is experiencing life-changing relationships.