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The Department of Bible and Ministry at York University is committed to building a foundation of literacy and preparation for ministry. Whether your post-grad goals are graduate school or entering ministry, you can rest assured that you will be well prepared as a Bible and Ministry Major at York University.
Special features of the Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Ministry include:
- A close relationship with the Bible and Ministry faculty for personal mentoring.
- A strong emphasis on biblical studies and interpretation, and practical aspects of ministry and spiritual formation.
- Concentrations in ministry, youth and family ministry, and worship ministry prepare students for a variety of ministries in local churches.
- The concentration in Christian Counseling prepares students to work in the field of mental health and counseling by pairing a strong Bible and ministry component with the requisite psychology courses.
Degree Programs
Youth and Family Ministry
Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Ministry concentration in with Youth and Family Ministry
Christian Counseling
Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Ministry concentration in with Christian Counseling
Worship Ministry
Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Ministry with concentration in Worship Ministry
Ministry
Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Ministry with a concentration in Ministry
A degree in Biblical Studies provides the skills necessary to pursue rewarding careers in:
- Preaching Ministry
- Youth Ministry
- Children’s Ministry
- Mission Work
- Vocational Ministry
- Education
- Chaplaincy
- Theology
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Religious Organizations
- Christian Counseling
- Worship Ministry
Some of the courses you may take include:
- Communicating the Gospel
- Parables of Jesus
- Spiritual Formation in Ministry
- Elementary Greek
- Teaching Scripture
- Biblical Interpretation
- Foundations for Ministry
- Story of Global Christianity
- Wisdom and Poetry of the Old Testament
- The Prophets of Israel
- The Life and Letters of Paul
- God, Evil, and Suffering
- Christian Conflict and Resolution
- Revelation
- The learner will demonstrate an understanding of the Bible that illustrates a discerning use of Scripture.
- The learner will demonstrate an understanding of the practices of nurturing Christian faith for self and others.
- The learner will demonstrate an understanding of the essential components of ministry to the church and world.
- The learner will demonstrate an understanding of the essential components of ministry to youth and families in the contemporary world.
- The learner will be able to provide Christian counsel promoting individual and family flourishing.
- The learner will be able to plan and lead worship for church.
Meet Your Professors
Our faculty members provide students solid biblical preparation, an understanding of humankind, and tools to continue the thoughtful pursuit of truth. Faith and learning are integrated in each course to prepare students for life--not just their professions.
Dr. Garrett Best
Chair of the Biblical Studies Department
Associate Professor of Bible and Ministry
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York Campus Ministries
YCM is a group of students who are motivated to be a spiritual catalysts on the YU campus helping students connect with local churches, hosting student-led Bible studies, and planning other ministries that lead the community to deeper encounters with Jesus.
Transfer from Schools of Preaching
Students seeking admission to the Bible and ministry program must meet all the York University admission requirements. Graduates from Schools of Preaching may apply for up to 60 hours of transfer credit in Bible and Greek courses. To qualify for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies, the student must have completed a minimum of 120 semester hours, at least 32 of which must be in residence at York University.
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