Christian Ministries: Sport Ministry and Management

The Sport Ministry and Management program is designed to prepare individuals to use sports as a ministry tool. This major blends sport management, intercultural ministry, youth ministry and business management to prepare individuals to use athletics and recreation in ministry.  The program culminates with a coaching internship in an intercollegiate athletic program that provides the student with an opportunity to apply the principles of Sport Ministry and Management.

Objectives

Upon completion of the Sport Ministry and Management program the student should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the Scriptures requisite for personal growth and ministry.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of cross-cultural communication and how they affect cross-cultural sports ministry
  • Integrate the principles of Sport Ministry and Management in a variety of sport applications and situations
  • Manage a sport ministry or business from a Biblical perspective
  • Exhibit the ability to lead a sport ministry in both the church and community
  • Exhibit the ability to minister in a culture other than one's own.
Degree Type: Bachelor of Arts
Credit Hours Required: 124 semester credit hours
Admission Requirements: Students must have a US High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 50 semester credit hours from an accredited institution of higher learning. Students with fewer than 50 semester hours may apply to an Associate of Arts program to complete this requirement.
Available Formats: Traditional Undergraduate
Additional Requirements: 

 

General Education Core = 48 hours

Religion Core = 39 hours

 

An additional hour of Cross Cultural Experience is required.

Required Courses