Christian Ministry (B.S.)

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The BS in Christian Ministry degree features a core of biblical and theological studies to prepare students for effective Christian ministry through facilitating growth in Christ-centered character, empowered ministry, leadership excellence, and healthy living. The program culminates in a core of fourth year classes designed to engage students in ministry and cause them to critically reflect on those experiences. The Christian Ministry program is designed to prepare reflective ministry practitioners who have a clear vision for making disciples in their local congregations and to the ends of the earth.

NOTE: This program includes an accelerated track for select students who wish to complete the BS in Christian Ministry and MA in Christian Studies by adding one additional year to their course of study. BSCM 4+1 Program

Required Courses for the Christian Ministry Major

Christian Studies Core - 18 Credits

BIB 1520 - History of the Old Testament 3 Credits
BIB 1522 - History of the New Testament 3 Credits
THE 3522 - Systematic Theology I 3 Credits
THE 3524 - Systematic Theology II 3 Credits
HUM 3701 - Apologetics and Christian Evidences 3 Credits *
HUM 3710 - Christian Faith and Reason 3 Credits

General Education Core - 31 Credits

SOC 1510 - College Success Strategies 3 Credits ¹
ENG 1510 - College Writing and Research 3 Credits
ENG 1512 - Introduction to Literary Analysis 3 Credits
COM 1515 - Introduction to Public Communication 3 Credits
Humanities Elective 3 Credits ² *
FAR-Fine Arts Elective 3 Credits
Global Awareness Elective 3 Credits *
Lab Science Elective 4 Credits
Math Elective 3 Credits
HIS-History Elective 3 Credits

Christian Ministry Core - 30 Credits

CM 3536 - Theology of Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits *
CM 4581 - Ministry Management and Administration 3 Credits
CM 4582 - Communication in Ministry 3 Credits
CM 4584 - Globalization and Ministry 3 Credits *
CM 3535 - Biblical and Historical Perspectives in Ministry 3 Credits
CM 4586 - Biblical and Historical Perspectives of Worship 3 Credits *
CM 4588 - Human Development and Discipleship 3 Credits
CM 4610 - Principles of Counseling and Care Ministry 3 Credits
300-400 Level CM/THE/BIB/CED Elective 3 Credits
CM 4591 - Life of the Ministry Leader 3 Credits

General Electives - 46 Credits

Total Credits for Bachelor’s Degree - 125

¹Counts towards 3 credits of the Social Science credits. Students who have successfully completed 60 credits with a GPA of at least a 2.0 may replace SOC 1510 with another Social Science elective.

²Click HERE to view options for Social Science, Humanities, Global Awareness, and Fine Arts Electives.

* Some courses from the Christian Studies Core and Major Core can be used to fulfill requirements in the General Education Core. By doing that the number of electives needed would increase so that the minimum of 125 credits is reached.

Option: BSCM 4+1 Program

This program is offered to qualified students in our Bachelor of Science Christian Ministry (BSCM) program. This program will allow students to complete their undergraduate degree in four years and their Master of Arts in Christian Studies (MACS) degree in one additional year, instead of the typical two years.

Click here for more detailed information regarding the acceptance into this program option.

Course Requirements

Students who are accepted into the BSCM 4+1 program will substitute the following MACS courses into the undergraduate degree to fulfill the BSCM requirements.

Undergraduate Course	Graduate Course
THE 3524 Systematic Theology II	CST 5235 Theology of Christ & the Church
CM 4586 Biblical & Historical Perspectives of Worship	CST 5342 Theology & Practice of Worship *
CM 4581 Ministry Managment & Administration	MIN 5210 Management & Administration of Christian Ministry
CM 4584 Globalization & Ministry	MIN 5218 Social & Cultural Foundations for Ministry*
CM 4610 Principles of Counseling & Care Ministry	MIN 5215 Pastoral Counseling
CM 3536 Theology of Evangelism and Missions	CST 5234 Theology of Missions & Outreach *

Click here to obtain more information about the MACS program.