Christian Colleges/Universities offering
Outdoor Leadership or Outdoor Ministry Degrees (major/minor) or Courses
List provided by: Christian
Adventure Association
Advancing Wilderness and Adventure
Leadership
http://www.caainfo.org
|
Name of College/University |
Major/ Minor in
Outdoor/Adventure/Wilderness
or Related Field |
Selection of Outdoor Leadership/Education
Classes offered |
Asbury College
1 Macklem Drive
Wilmore, KY 40390
859-858-3511
http://www.asbury.edu |
No major/minor
Contact: Trent Ellsworth
Adventure Program Director
andrew.bathje@asbury.edu
|
Courses offered in Recreation Department
-Outdoor Living Skills
-Outdoor Christian Leadership
-Adventure Leadership
-Outdoor Recreation & Education |
Briercrest College
510 College Drive
Caronport, SK, S0H 0S0
1-800-667-5199
www.briercrest.ca |
No major/minor
Contact: Steve Allen
Program Coordinator
sallen@briercrest.ca |
Courses offered
-Recreation Leadership
-Environmental Ethics
-Risk Management |
Colorado Christian University
8787 West Alameda Avenue
Lakewood, CO
80226
303-963-3000
http://www.ccu.edu |
Outdoor Leadership (Minor)
Contact: Stephen J. Cyphers
Assistant Professor of Leadership |
-Intro to Outdoor Recreation
-Dynamics of Outdoor Leadership
-Orienteering
-Wilderness First Aid
-Management of Outdoor Leadership Programs |
Columbia International University
7435 Monticello Rd.
Columbia , SC 29203
800-777-2227
www.ciu.edu/college |
Youth Ministry (Major)
Outdoor Leadership (Minor)
Contact: Julian “Hule” Goddard
Resident Faculty of Youth Ministry |
-Recreational Leadership
-Advanced Outdoor Leadership
-Backpacking
-Mobilizing Youth Missions |
Eastern Mennonite University
1200 Park Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
540-432-4000
http://www.emu.edu |
Camping, Recreation, & Outdoor Ministries (Major) and Congregational and Youth Ministry (Major)
Contact: Dr. Lester Zook
Professor/Dept Chair of Physical Education & Recreation Dept
zooklr@emu.edu |
-Christian Camping and Outdoor Ministry
-Recreational Programming
-Outdoor Education
-Wilderness Seminar
-Adventure Leadership
-Outdoor Living Skills
-Rock Climbing
-Youth Ministry |
George Fox University
414 N Meridian Street
Newberg, OR 97132-2697
503-538-8383
http://www.georgefox.edu |
Christian Min (Major) w/Camping (Minor)
Contact: Carol Yard
Camp Program Director
cyard@georgefox.edu |
-The Christian/the Outdoors
-Camp Program & Counseling
-Camp Administration
-Experiential Recreation Leadership |
Gordon College
255 Grapevine Road
Wenham, MA 01984
978-927-2300
http://www.gordon.edu/ |
Outdoor Education (Major and Minor)
Contact: Richard L. Obenschain
Assistant Professor Recreation & Leisure
rich.obenschain@gordon.edu
Christian adventure program La Vida,
located at and operated by Gordon. |
-Foundations of Outdoor Education
-Philosophies and Theories of OE Leadership
-Expeditionary Training
-Humans, Nature and Human Nature
Note: Immersion semester available offering
Wilderness Education Association Certification |
Houghton College
One Willard Avenue
Houghton, NY 14744-0128
585-567-9500
http://www.houghton.edu |
Recreation/Leisure (Major)
Outdoor Education (Option)
Contact: Robert Smalley
robert.smalley@houghton.edu |
-Methods/Materials Outdoor Education
-Admin Organized Camps
-Outdoor Leadership Training
-Outdoor Living Skills |
John Brown University
2000 West University
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-9500
http://www.jbu.edu |
Outdoor Leadership Ministries (Major/Min)
NOLS Course Credit options
WEA Certificate options
Contact: Dr. Tim Kidd
Associate Prof Outdoor Leadership/Chr Min
tkidd@jbu.edu |
-Wilderness Impact on Leadership/Discipleship
-Challenge Course Mgmt
-Adventure Education
-Outdoor Education
-Discipleship Development & Outdoor Ministry
-Expedition Leadership
-WMI Wilderness First Responder Course |
Messiah College
One College Avenue
Grantham, PA 17027
717-766-2511
http://www.messiah.edu |
Adventure Education (Major)
NOLS Courses Options
WEA Certificate Options through MC
Contact: Dave Tanis
Director of Adventure Programs
DTanis@messiah.edu |
-Wilderness Encounter
-Intro to Adventure Education
-Programming & Trip Design
-Trip Implementation and Evaluation
-Challenge Course Facilitation
-SOLO Wilderness First Responder Course
-Leadership, Facilitation, and Group Dynamics |
Montreat College
PO Box 1267
Montreat, NC 28757-1267
828-669-8011
http://www.montreat.edu |
Outdoor Education (Major)
WEA certification
Contact: Dr. Andrew Bobilya
Assistant Professor of Outdoor Education
abobilya@montreat.edu |
-Facilitating Outdoor Ed Exp
-History/Phil Outdoor Ed
-Outdoor Living Skills
-Leadership/Group Dynamics
-ACA Instructor Certification
-Rock Climbing Instructor Training
-Expedition Management and Leadership |
North Greenville University
PO Box 1892
Tigerville, SC 29688-1892
864-977-7000
http://www.ngu.edu |
Outdoor Leadership (Major)
SOLO Wilderness First Responder
Immersion Semester
Contact: TBA
|
-Outdoor Ministries
-Experiential Education
-Org & Admin Outdoor Program
-Challenge Course Program
-Teaching Methods |
Prairie Bible College
Box 4000
460 3rd St NE
Three Hills, AB T0M 2N0
403-443-5511 ext. 3714
403-443-8221 (Explore cell phone)
http://www.prairie.edu |
Explore Program – 1 year
Outdoor Education and Leadership (Major)
Camping (Major)
Contact: Dwayne Koop
Director of Explore - Outdoor Education & Leadership Program
Dwayne.Koop@prairie.edu |
- Adventure Business & Management
- Outdoor Programming
- Wilderness Survival
- Wilderness Physical Education
- Group Facilitation
- Wilderness First Responder
- Wilderness Instructor I & II
- Teaching Through Adventure
|
Simpson University
2211 College View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
1.888.9.SIMPSON
www.simpsonuniversity.edu |
Outdoor Leadership (Major/Minor)
Contact: Paul Stonehouse
Assistant Professor of Outdoor Leadership
pstonehouse@simpsonuniversity.edu |
-Intro to Outdoor Leadership
-Experiential Outdoor Education
-Camp Programming & Admin
-Admin & Management of OL Programs
-Challenge Education
-Wilderness First Responder
-Skiing/Snowboarding
-Cross Country Skiing/Snowshoeing |
Southern Adventist University
PO Box 370
Collegedale, TN 37315
1.800.SOUTHERN
423-236-2864
http://www.southern.edu
|
Outdoor Leadership (Major)
Concentration: Environmental Education; Adventure Therapy; Outdoor Ministry; or Historical and Cultural Interpretation
Contact: Mike Hills
Assistant Professor of Education
mhills@southern.edu |
-Outdoor Basics
-Challenge Course Facilitator
-Outdoor Ministries
-Environmental Education
-Outdoor Education Seminar
-Natural & Cultural Interpretation
- Rock climbing
-Whitewater rafting guide
- CHA horsemanship certification |
Toccoa Falls College
325 Chapel Drive
Toccoa Falls, GA 30598
706-886-6831
http://www.tfc.edu |
Outdoor Leadership and Education (Major)
Contact: Cyd Quarterman
Assistant Professor of Christian Education
cquarter@tfc.edu |
-Outdoor Leadership & Education
-Wilderness First Responder
-Camp Programming & Leadership
-Backcountry Education
-Adventure-based Education
|
Trinity International University
2065 Half Day Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
847-945-8800
http://www.tiu.edu |
Christian Ministries (Major)
Camping/Outdoor Ed Ministries (Emphasis)
Contact: Jana L. Sundene
Chair, Christian Ministries Department
Associate Professor of Christian Ministries
jsundene@tiu.edu |
-Adventure Education
-Camp Operations
-Camp Programming
-Experiential Camp Program |