Bachelor Degree in Outdoor Ministry and Adventure Leadership at Eastern Mennonite University |
Eastern Mennonite University
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Eastern Mennonite University is a Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences with 1,234 students in Harrisonburg, VA.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Associate degree, Bachelor degree, Masters degree, First-Professional degree |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Eastern Mennonite University
Bachelor degree
Outdoor Ministry and Adventure Leadership
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Experience that builds on your faith
The major in Outdoor Ministry and Adventure Leadership develops leaders who help people to grow personally and spiritually using the outdoors as a context, and experiential and adventure activities as the means. Students in this major learn leadership skills like guiding challenge courses, back-country daytrips, and expeditions, in a variety of outdoor settings.
Career opportunities in physical education and recreation include:
camp director
recreation/camp program director
outdoor or environmental education specialist
adventure trip director
commercial adventure guide
youth pastor
Christian educator
community recreation agency programmer
elementary or secondary physical education teacher
athletic coach
adult fitness or sports club management
sports information director
What kind of classes will you take?
Some classes in the major emphasize theoretical/academic content (foundations of Christian camping, recreation programming design, introduction to youth ministry, developmental psychology.) Others provide hands-on outdoor activity skills (technical rock climbing, canoeing, cave exploration, backcountry travel, experiential education and adventure leadership, team-building and challenge course leadership.
Several courses offer professional credentialing within the course (PCIA climbing wall instructor, wilderness first aid, NCRC cave rescue, Leave No Trace trainer, Red Cross lifeguarding.)
The wilderness seminar is a three-week leadership immersion in the backcountry, including climbing, backpacking, caving, canoeing, outdoor navigation, and a three-day solo. Students also participate in a cross-cultural study to develop global awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures.
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