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Mission Statement: In accordance with the mission statement of Missouri Baptist University and the academic program, the purpose of Religious Education is to provide curriculum in undergraduate Christian education which may equip students with knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes, and values necessary for professional ministries including the fields of Youth Education, Sports Evangelism, Church Administration, Church Planting, and Biblical Counseling. Classroom instruction, field observation, and practica facilitate the processes of training.
Required Humanities and Fine Arts: at least two courses in Philosophy, one at the 200-level, and COMM 233 Introduction to Cross-Cultural Communication.
Major
The student must complete the following requirements (24 hours), plus select and complete one or more of the following concentration areas (no more than three). Students may not overlap concentration requirements.
Required Church Music (MUCM) course:
MUWA 463 Worship and Hymnology
OR
Required English (ENGL) course:
ENGL 283 Individualized Writing Instruction
Required Religious Education (RRED) courses:
RRED 273 Foundations for Christian Ministry
RRED 303 Missions and Mercy
RRED 343 Discipleship and Evangelism:
Leading in Spiritual Formation
REMU 473 Christian Ministry Internship
Required Religion (RREL) courses:
RREL 343A Foundations of Christian Theology
RREL 343B Man and Sin
RREL 343C Redemption and Reconciliation
A student may not major in Religious Education and minor in Religion.
Concentration Areas (15 hours):
1. YOUTH CONCENTRATION
RRED 313 Introduction to Youth Ministry
RRED 323 Youth Education in the Church
RRED 353 Youth and Media
RRED 363 Evangelism and Discipleship for Youth
RRED 463 Issues in Youth Ministry
2. SPORTS EVANGELISM CONCENTRATION*
RREC 333 Principles of Sports Evangelism
RREC 433 Sports Evangelism Events Management
RREC 473 Sports Evangelism Practicum
SMGT 223 Sports Management Practicum
SMGT 323 Governance and Leadership in Sports
*Must also minor in Coaching, Kinesiology, Health Science,
or Sport Management
3. CHURCH ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION
ACCT 213 Principles of Financial Accounting
ACCT 223 Principles of Managerial Accounting
MGMT 303 Management Concepts and Practices
RRED 413 Church Administration
RRED 423/5231 Basics of Biblical Counseling
4. CHURCH PLANTING CONCENTRATION
RRED 403/5031 Introduction to Church Planting
RRED 413 Church Administration
RRED 453A/553A1 Church Planting Methodologies
RRED 453B/553B1 North American Cultural Exegesis
RRED 453C/553C1 Cross-Cultural Church Planting
5. BIBLICAL COUNSELING CONCENTRATION
PSRL 423/5231 Pastoral Counseling and Care Giving
PSRL 433/5331 Psychology of Moral/Spiritual Development
RRED 423/5231 Basics of Biblical Counseling
RREL 423/5231 Theology of Christian Ministry
SOCO 323 Marriage and the Family
1 See the catalog section on Senior Permission for information on earning graduate credit for this course.
Minor
The student must complete at least 18 hours as follows:
RRED 273 Foundations for Christian Ministry
RRED 323 Youth Education in the Church
RRED 343 Discipleship and Evangelism:
Leading in Spiritual Formation
REMU 473 Christian Ministry Internship
Electives: Six hours of upper division courses in Religious Education.
Course Descriptions
RRED 273 FOUNDATIONS FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
A foundational survey of the skills involved in Christian studies.
The skills include the theory of Christian ministry, the practice of
Christian Education and the ongoing work of Biblical exegesis.
There is a special fee for this course.
Three Hours, Fall
RRED 303 MISSIONS AND MERCY
This course is a biblical study of the role and responsibilities of
New Testament churches on a worldwide scale in the task of
global ministry and conducting an analysis of the current model
of evangelical missions, as it relates to the Biblical pattern presented
in Scripture. Special emphasis is given to the development of a
theology of the global ministry of each local church based on the
body model presented in the New Testament epistles. The student
will be able to design and implement a biblical model of a local
church-partnering ministry on a global scale. Prerequisite: RRED
273 or consent of instructor.
Three Hours, Fall, Odd Years
RRED 313 INTRODUCTION TO YOUTH MINISTRY
This course of study is designed to guide the student to know about
and understand the historical development, structure, processes, and
material related to ministry with youth. Primary emphasis will be
from a local church perspective. Prerequisite(s): RRED 273
Three Hours, Spring, Odd Years
RRED 323 YOUTH EDUCATION IN THE CHURCH
This course presents the principles and methods of effective
Christian teaching of adolescents including the development of
presentation skills. Approaches include planning and teaching for
knowledge, understanding, attitude change, and Christian action.
Opportunity for practice teaching and video taped evaluation
provided. Prerequisites: RRED 273
Three hours, Fall, Odd Years
RREC 333 PRINCIPLES OF SPORTS EVANGELISM
This course will examine the processes, methods, and programs of
using sports as an effective evangelism tool.
Three Hours, Fall
RRED 343 DISCIPLESHIP AND EVANGELISM: LEADING IN
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
Any theology of leadership in the New Testament church grows
from involvement in the spiritual formation of Christians. Through
a study of Biblical, classical, and contemporary material, this course
assists the students in disciplining themselves “for the purpose of
godliness,” as commended in 1 Timothy 4:7 (NASB) and in
understanding, practicing and teaching spiritual disciplines in the
life and worship of the church. This course presents the emphasis on
the how to and the importance of private and corporate worship.
Prerequisite(s): RRED 273 or consent of instructor.
Three Hours, Spring
RRED 353 YOUTH AND MEDIA
This course examines the various media worldview messages focused
toward adolescents and evaluates each media’s message against the
Biblical worldview. Media to be examined includes secular music
industry, contemporary Christian music industry, television and
movie industry, video game industry, advertising industry, and
digital media. Prerequisites: RRED 273.
Three Hours, Fall, Even
RRED 363 EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP FOR YOUTH
This course examines soteriology and sanctification in regard to
adolescents. Students will examine the historical development of
youth evangelism and memorize a gospel outline designed for a postmodern
culture. Students will also examine historical efforts of the
church in discipling young converts with a concentration on current
methods used in various youth ministry strategies. Prerequisites:
RRED 273.
Three Hours, Fall, Odd Years
RRED 403/503 INTRODUCTION TO CHURCH PLANTING
This course is a study of the principles of planting new churches.
It is focused on planting churches in North America. The course
will survey biblical materials pertaining to church planting, but
the emphasis will be practical. Students will learn about various
approaches to church planting and the resources available from
associations, state conventions, and the North American Mission
Board. Southern Baptists are committed to evangelism and missions.
Planting new churches is an essential part of that continuing
emphasis. This course will equip students to plant new churches in
their ministry contexts. Prerequisite: RRED 303 or consent of
instructor. Students taking this course for graduate credit must
complete all graduate course requirements.
Three Hours, Spring, Even Years
RRED 413 CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
A study of the effective use of activities and relationships within
the church, such as staff, outreach, buildings, finance, evangelism,
worship, leisure time, teaching aids, publicity, communities, and
lay personnel. Prerequisite(s): RRED 273.
Three Hours, Fall, Even Years
RRED 423/523 BASICS OF BIBLICAL COUNSELING
Based on the sufficiency of Scripture, this study focuses on the basic
realities of regeneration and the processes of progressive sanctification so
that care providers can assist others toward godliness within the context
and nurture of the local church. Prerequisite: RRED 343 or consent of
instructor. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all
graduate course requirements.
Three Hours, Fall, Odd Years
RREC 433 SPORTS EVANGELISM EVENTS MANAGEMENT
An introduction into the planning processes necessary to stage a
sporting event in an evangelistic manner. Emphasis will also be
placed on creating and locating the event, welcoming spectators
and participants, and developing pertinent timelines and
operational objectives for the event. Prerequisite: RRED 333
Principles of Sports Evangelism.
Three Hours, Spring
RRED 433/533 INTRODUCTION TO URBAN MINISTRY
This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of
urban ministry and church-based community development. The
course considers the relationship between biblical faith and the
economic, cultural, and political concerns of the inner-city. Various
models of urban ministry will be discussed and the leadership
skills and resources of effective community development will be
considered. Students taking this course for graduate credit must
complete all graduate course requirements.
Three Hours, Fall, Even Years
RRED 443/543 URBAN MINISTRY RESOURCES
This course examines the critical issues affecting the quality of life
for those living in major metropolitan areas. Research and reflection
will focus on the resources and strategies for reviving the local
church, the local community, and the everyday existence of
individuals and families who live in urban areas. Discussion will also
include the part the church plays in the formation of public
policy and public action. Students taking this course for graduate
credit must complete all graduate course requirements.
Three Hours, Spring Even Years
RRED 453A/553A CHURCH PLANTING METHODOLOGIES
This is an advanced course in church planting. The goal will be the
integration of biblical and missiological insights, and the application
of these to the task of church planting. During the semester, the
student will discover, develop, and present case studies of actual
church planting situations. Prerequisite: RRED 403 or consent
of instructor. Students taking this course for graduate credit must
complete all graduate course requirements.
Three Hours, Fall, Even Years
RRED 453B/553B NORTH AMERICAN CULTURAL EXEGESIS
This is an advanced course in church planting. It will cover a
description of North American cultural trends, their impact upon
the Church and evangelism, and means of effectively interacting to
promote church planting and growth. Prerequisite: RRED 453A or
consent of instructor. Students taking this course for graduate credit
must complete all graduate course requirements.
Three Hours, Spring, Odd Years
RRED 453C/553C CROSS-CULTURAL CHURCH PLANTING
This is an advanced course in church planting. It focuses on
cross-cultural opportunities. The goal will be the integration
of biblical and missiological insights and the application of the
principles to a new church start on the field in a mission setting.
Prerequisite: RRED 453A or consent of instructor. Students
taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate
course requirements.
Three Hours, Fall, Odd Years
RRED 463 ISSUES IN YOUTH MINISTRY
The focus of this senior-level course is to identify special research
interests of students working with youth and to creatively develop a
comprehensive project of ministry. Significant topics of study include
value systems, parental relationships, sub-cultures, sexual patterns, school
cultures, generational separations, and religious patterns. Prerequisite(s):
Senior standing, RRED 273, or consent of instructor.
Three Hours, Spring, Even Years
REMU 473 CHRISTIAN MINISTRY INTERNSHIP
This course is designed to give a learning experience to students in
a valid field education process which involves a chosen field of
ministry that offers training of skills within a structured and
disciplined setting. Each student trains in an environment in line
with his or her major and/or concentration (e.g., Pastoral majors
with Pastors, Religious Education majors with Educational staff,
Chaplains with Chaplains, Church Music with Church Musicians,
Church Planters with Church Planting, etc.). The course requires a
minimum of thirty hours of fieldwork per credit hour (a minimum
of three credit hours) under supervision approved by the instructor.
A Senior Seminar is required for the purpose of finalization and
evaluation. This course should be taken during the Spring semester
prior to graduation. There is a special fee for this course.
Prerequisite(s): RRED 273.
Three Hours, Spring
RREC 473 SPORTS EVANGELISM PRACTICUM
This unit will integrate coursework with planned and
supervised experiences in sports evangelism for a minimum of
15 hours per week. Prerequisites: RREC 433 Sports
Evangelism Events Management.
Three Hours, On Demand
