BAMCA - Bachelor of Ministry - Camping

Match your interests and gifts to the major that best suits you through Prairie's Bachelor of Arts in Ministry (BAM) (majors available include camping ministry, outdoor education & leadership, pastoral ministry, sports management, teaching, youth or our unique multidisciplinary which allows you to chose two areas of focus). Whichever you choose, our BAM program is designed to build your confidence to minister in any environment; providing you with an in-depth knowledge of the Bible and practical leadership skills to equip others for ministry. You may take this degree entirely on our campus or through an Extended Experiential Learning Option off campus with the inclusion of a one-year internship.

The BAM Camping program combines experiential and classroom instruction. Much of the program is in an actual camp setting allowing students to learn leadership, administration, discipling, Bible teaching, and other skills within a reality experience. Students learn to use the camp as a tool for ministry (both technical/hard skills and soft/relational/interpersonal/communication/ leadership/ group skills necessary to lead others) Strong emphasis is placed on developing a philosophy of Christian camp ministry so you can run your own camp.

The third or fourth year is spent at Camp Forest Springs (Wisconsin, USA), gaining extended hands-on experience in camping as well as earning academic credit.

The Camping Program is:

• For people who would like to prepare for traditional camping ministry in a vocational ministry or a vocational context.
• For those who would like to work in camping in a secular setting with a Christian theological perspective.
• Excellently suited for the second career person preparation.
• For persons who are already in camping vocational ministry or job who would like formal education.

Program Objectives

Prairie's BAM 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.

Fees

The 2010-2011 fees for the BAM/CA program are (fees are per semester and are subject to change):

Tuition - ($260 per credit hour)	$3,900*
College Services** - ($40 per credit hour)	$600*
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.

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