A typical plan of study for the three-year curriculum follows:
| First Semester (Fall of Year 1) | ||||
| Relg 100 | Biblical Literature | 3 |
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| Relg 121 | Introduction to Youth Ministry | 3 |
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| Relg 131 | Faith and Discipleship | 3 |
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| Relg 132 | Formation Seminar I | 1 |
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| Comm | a communication course | 3 |
credit hours | |
| PhEd 210 | Fitness Concepts | 1 |
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Total |
14 |
credit hours | ||
| Second Semester (Spring of Year 1) | ||||
| Relg 101 | Introduction to Old Testament | 3 |
credit hours | |
| Relg 133 | Formation Seminar II | 1 |
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| Relg 222 | Preaching | 3 |
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| Engl 125 | College Writing I | 3 |
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| Hist 213 | Anabaptist History and Thought | 3 |
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| PhSc 200 | Principles of Science | 4 |
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Total |
17 |
credit hours | ||
| Summer between First and Second Years | ||||
| ? | ||||
| Third Semester (Fall of Year 2) | ||||
| Relg 102 | Introduction to New Testament | 3 |
credit hours | |
| Relg 122 | Evangelism and Church Growth | 3 |
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| Relg 221 | Worship and Celebration | 3 |
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| Relg 232 | Formation Seminar III | 1 |
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| Relg 188 or Soc or Hum |
Supervised Ministry Experience or a social science or humanities course |
1 3 3 |
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Total |
11-14 |
credit hours | ||
| Fourth Semester (Spring of Year 2) | ||||
| Relg 202 or 208 |
book studies* | 3 |
credit hours | |
| Relg 214 | Peacemaking and Justice | 3 |
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| Relg 223 | Pastoral Care | 3 |
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| Relg 233 | Formation Seminar IV | 1 |
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| Relg 288 or Soc or Hum |
Supervised Ministry Experience or a social science or humanities course |
1 3 3 |
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Total |
11-14 | credit hours | ||
| Summer between Second and Third Years | ||||
| ? | ||||
| Fifth Semester (Fall of Year 3) | ||||
| Relg 215 | Introduction to Theology | 3 |
credit hours | |
| Relg 224 | Christian Education | 3 |
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| Soc or Hum |
a social science or humanities course |
3 3 |
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| Relg 188 or Soc or Hum |
Supervised Ministry Experience or a social science or humanities course |
1 3 3 |
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Total |
11-14 |
credit hours | ||
| Sixth Semester (Spring of Year 2) | ||||
| Faith and Issues | 3 |
credit hours | ||
| Relg 202 or 208 |
book studies* | 3 |
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| Relg 226 | Leadership & Organization | 3 |
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| Relg 188 or Soc or Hum |
Supervised Ministry Experience or a social science or humanities course |
1 3 3 |
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Total |
10 |
credit hours | ||
Summer after first year - Supervised Ministry Experience (3)
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