Bachelor of Science in Ministries

The FOCUS Degree Completion program in ministries allows you to complete your degree in less than two years by attending class one night a week on our St. Paul campus or at satellite locations in the Minneapolis St. Paul area.

A degree in ministries provides a foundation for work in church and parachurch organizations, as well as graduate work in theological or professional areas. Develop knowledge and skill through a three-pronged curriculum that includes biblical studies, theological studies and professional applications such as philosophy of ministry, communication in ministry, counseling and ministerial ethics.

Our graduates have gone on to professional and academic opportunities such as:

• Pastor
• Children's ministry director
• Curriculum writer
• Missions coordinator
• Youth director
• Camp director
• Christian education administrator
• Seminary

The details

Including your previously earned college credits, the Bachelor of Science in Ministries is granted upon completion of 125 credits in core curriculum, major requirements, and electives. A minimum of 30 credits and half of your upper-level credits must be earned at Northwestern.

Courses are offered primarily on site at our St. Paul, Minnesota campus, or at other Twin Cities satellite venues.

For course descriptions and details about this major, download FOCUS Facts.

Some of the roles graduates have attained may require additional education or training.