AAM/OL - Associate of Arts in Ministry - Outdoor Leadership

Develop and strengthen your leadership, wilderness and ministry abilities along with a small cohort of like-minded individuals as you learn through the various environments that the college classroom, community, ministry and outdoors have to offer. The first year (Explore certificate) is designed to equip you with foundational skills in a broad range of areas – personal and group leadership, ministry, wilderness skills, and biblical knowledge. The second year further builds on this base to give you confidence to minister in any environment, providing you with a more in-depth knowledge of the Bible and practical leadership skills to equip others for ministry and lead in the outdoors. Throughout the degree you will spend equal time based out of Camp Bighorn near Plains, Montana and at Prairie’s campus in Three Hills, Alberta.

The AAM Outdoor Leadership degree is:

• For those who would like to prepare for outdoor leadership in a ministry or a vocational setting.
• For people who would like to work in outdoor leadership in a secular setting but have a Christian theological perspective.
• For people who desire to obtain foundational training and certification relevant to the outdoor industry standards.
• Excellently suited for the second career person preparation.
• For someone who would like to train for camp ministry.
• Persons who are already in outdoor vocational ministry or job who would like formal education with emphasis in outdoor leadership.
• For people who desire to grow in their personal and team leadership skills, regardless of where they might end up ministering, working, etc
• For people who desire to develop outdoor skills for personal recreation and leading others in outdoor recreational environments.

Program Objectives
Prairie's Associate of Arts program will equip you to:

• Effectively study, understand and interpret Scripture.
• Understand the principles for effective ministry in a variety of applications and situations.
• Realize the global mission of the Church and its implications for your life.
• Understand the importance of interpersonal relationships in the context of effective ministry.
• Confidently apply practical skills as required in ministry settings.
• Realize and develop your God-given gifts and passions for use in ministry to the glory of God and the benefit of others.

Expanded Opportunities
Whether you are led into missions, a position of leadership, or a wilderness-related vocation, the AAM in Outdoor Leadership provides foundational training Christian leaders need in preparing for any ministry. Those particularly pursuing camp and youth ministries will find this training invaluable.  Should you desire to continue your education at Prairie, most courses can be transferred toward one of Prairie’s four year programs. It is designed to transfer completely into the Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Outdoor Leadership degree, and also is a natural step for the Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Camping degree.

Fees

The 2010-2011 fees for the Intercultural Studies program are (fees are per semester and are subject to change):

Tuition - ($260 per credit hour)	$3,900*
Off Campus fee	$500
College Services** - ($55 per credit hour)	$825*
Residence (double occupancy room)	$1,065
Refundable Residence Damage Deposit	$250
Meal Plan	$1,525
*Based on 15 credits per semester
**Includes student union, printing, fitness, intra-mural, technology, library, orientation, graduation & spiritual formation fees.
***Fee due for first semester only

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