Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Ministry
The ministry major is a flexible program emphasizing studies which prepare the student for a career of ministry in the church, on the mission field or in the world at large. It also lays a foundation for seminary/graduate study. The degree is granted upon completion of 128 credits as specified in the catalog (40 credits must be in 3000- or 4000-level courses).
The major focuses the student's attention on courses which aim at proficiency first in the performance of general Christian ministry and then in specified ministry specializations. The major includes core courses and an area of concentration, which consists of completing one of the minors (other than Bible and those listed as academic specialty field minors) listed in the catalog or the equivalent.
None of the courses used to satisfy core curriculum requirements may be applied to the Ministry major concentration—and vice versa.
For the student interested in pursuing seminary study, ACL2001 and ACL2002 are recommended. (See the Pastoral Ministry Major for another alternative to preparation for seminary studies.)
Social Science course in core curriculum must include PSY2108.
B.A. option requires achieving 1002-level competency in an approved foreign language. See the catalog.
Ministry Core
30 cr
ICS2015
World Religions
4
MIN1005
Introduction to Ministry
2
MIN2105
Theological and Philosophical Foundations of Ministry
2
MIN2106
Relationships
3
MIN2216
Teaching Methods in Ministry (OCE) (see Academic Disciplines requirement above)
MIN3205
Human Sexuality
4
MIN3216
Leadership in Ministry (WCE)
4
MIN3226
Family Studies
3
MIN3231
Introduction to Biblical Counseling
4
MIN4991
Ministry Internship I
2
MIN4992
Ministry Internship II
2
Ministry Courses
2 cr
Choose one of the following, in light of your intended area of ministry:
CFM2205
Foundations of Children and Family Ministry
2
EAM2205
Foundations of Early Adult Ministry
2
PAS2205
Foundations of Pastoral Ministry
2
YOU2205
Foundations of Youth Ministry
2
Selectives as a Concentration
20 cr
Complete one of the minors (other than Bible) listed in the catalog.
Complete an individualized group of interrelated courses chosen in consultation with the academic advisor and approved by the department chairperson. Recommend including: MIN1641, 1642, 1643, 1644 Christian Service I, II, III, IV, MIN3603, 3604 Ministry Experience I, II.
Twenty credits from Camp Forest Springs (see the catalog).
Note: WCE=Written Communication Emphasis; OCE=Oral Communication Emphasis. See the catalog for explanation and prerequisites.
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