Sports and Recreational Ministries B.S. (on campus)
Sports and Recreational Ministries B.S. (on campus)
Do What You Love
The world of sports is an incredible avenue to reach the lost and disciple believers! With CSU’s Sports and Recreational Ministries program, you will be equipped through powerful classes and practical experiences to minister to others. Grow through real-world training and personal mentoring to make an impact through sports.
Be mentored by caring professors
Find your fit in our community
Get involved and make a difference
PREPARATION FOR LIFE
Career Potential
You will be ready to minister to people through sports and recreational activities in a variety of roles, such as:
- Church Sports Ministry Director
- Camp Director
- Community Center Director
- Associate Pastor
- Leader in organizations like Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Athletes in Action, Ambassadors, Word of Life ministries, SCORE ministries and the YMCA
“I love how my major prepares me for a wide array of jobs and ministries. I love that the professors take the time to really get to know me.”
Matt Ames
Sports and Recreational Ministries Major | Appalachian, NY
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
What Will You Learn?
Develop leadership experience and skills
Grow the confidence and skills you need for an effective ministry career. You will be mentored in discipleship by your professors so that you can go out and mentor others.
Utilize sports pricinples to teach biblical truth
Learn to develop sportsmanship and integrity in the athletes you work with. You will be equipped to evangelize and disciple people through sports.
Gain hands-on experience in ministry settings
Gain valuable skills through internship and apprenticeship experience! You will leave with a deepened passion for people to know biblical truth and be equipped to mobilize team members to make an even greater impact.
YOUR COURSES
What You Will Study
Each of your courses will be taught from a biblical worldview, and you’ll learn with an intimate group of peers led by professors who care about your success.
All courses are three credits unless noted. Course descriptions can be found in the catalog.
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Program Highlights
- You will complete apprenticeships to give you insight into future career options.
- Your internship will bring real experience to your resumé.
- You’ll experience mentorship and discipleship that you can model for people you influence.
Share your love for sports!
Build on people’s passions for athletics to disciple and make a difference on and off the courts and fields.
Meet our Faculty
You’ll learn from professors who care deeply about you and your goals.
BEST CHOICE
CSU is Affordable
We believe every student should have the opportunity to choose a biblical higher education—regardless of their financial circumstance. That’s why we’re committed to keeping costs for students as low as possible.
UNDERGRADUATE
Average Cost
Before federal and state grants
*Anticipated typical cost for first-time, full-time, residential undergraduate CSU students for 2024-25. This cost includes tuition, housing, meals, general fee and CSU scholarships. Your total cost can be even lower if you qualify for more aid, including federal and state grants which do not have to be paid back.
Information provided by the National Center for Education Statistics.
WHY CSU?
You want to
choose a college:
- Where you can get prepared for your future.
- Where you will grow in your relationship with Christ.
- Where you truly find your fit.
Students constantly say the top reason they love CSU so much is: Community. When you’re part of the CSU community, you attend class with professors who are mentors; you do life right alongside others who want to serve their Savior, and you are welcomed into lifelong friendships that last well beyond graduation.
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