Next Generation Ministry Leadership Major (B.S.)

Program Requirements

I. Core Curriculum - 48 Credits

All Biblical, Theological and Ministry Studies department classes must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

• BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
• CHM 122 - The Great Commandment 3 Credits
• CHM 301 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
• CHM 328 - The Great Commission 3 Credits
• ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
• ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
• HIS 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
• HIS 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
• THE 331 - Theology I: God’s Word and Work 3 Credits
• THE 332 - Theology II: Human Redemption and Destiny 3 Credits

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• Communication Elective - choose one of the following:

• COM 140 - Perspectives in Communication 3 Credits
• COM 252 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits

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• Fine Arts Elective - choose one of the following:

• FAR/MUS Fine Arts or Music Elective - 3 Credits
• HON 225 - Beauty: Art and Culture 3 Credits

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• ENG/HIS/MAT/SCI Elective - choose one of the following or take two History Electives:

• ENG 250 - Short Story 3 Credits
• ENG 312 - American Literature 3 Credits
• ENG 314 - Poetry 3 Credits
• ENG 322 - The Novel 3 Credits
• ENG 326 - Global Literature 3 Credits
• MAT 130 - Mathematics Survey 3 Credits
• MAT 131 - College Algebra 3 Credits
• Lab Science Elective - 4 Credits

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• History Elective - choose one or two of the following:

• HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
• HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
• HIS 231 - American Civilization to 1877 3 Credits
• HIS 232 - American Civilization since 1877 3 Credits

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• Math or Science Elective - choose one of the following:

• MAT 226 - Applied Statistics 3 Credits
• Lab Science Elective - 4 Credits

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• Social Science Elective - choose one of the following:

• PSY 130 - General Psychology 3 Credits
• SOC 230 - Sociology 3 Credits

II. Next Generation Ministry Leadership Major - 59 Credits

All major core classes must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

• BIB 231 - Principles of Biblical Interpretation 3 Credits
• CHM 140 - Foundations of Discipleship Ministries 3 Credits
• CHM 335 - Ministry Internship Orientation 1 Credits
• CHM 346 - Ministry Internship 12 Credits
• CHM 402 - Ministry Internship Practicum 0 Credits
• CHM 406 - Diversity in the Church 3 Credits
• CHM 420 - Philosophy of Ministry 3 Credits
• CHM 452 - Vocational Seminar 1 Credits
• DSC 234 - Principles of Next Generations 3 Credits
• DSC 248X - Intergenerational Ministry 3 Credits
• DSC 344 - Leadership for Next Generations 3 Credits
• DSC 354 - Faith Development of Young People 3 Credits
• DSC 358 - Contemporary Issues in Culture 3 Credits
• PRC 332 - Expository Preaching 3 Credits
• PST 342 - Principles of Ministry Leadership 3 Credits
• THE 348X - Theological Perspectives of Cultural Thought 3 Credits
• THE 349 - Alliance Ministries 3 Credits

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• Choose two of the following Major Core Electives:

• BUS 336 - Human Resource Management 3 Credits
• DSC 337 - Dynamics of Small Groups and Mentoring 3 Credits
• DSC 359 - Developing Multi-Year Discipleship 3 Credits
• INT 311 - Leading Societal Change 3 Credits
• PSY 236 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credits
• PSY 410 - Psychology of Addiction 3 Credits
• THE 338X - Church History 3 Credits
• BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits

III. Electives - 18 Credits

A minimum of 36 credits must be at the upper (300-400) level for a bachelor degree.

Total - 125 Credits

Option: Accelerated Degree Programs

Qualified students may apply for an accelerated degree program to earn their M.A. in Christian Studies  (MACS) degree in one additional year instead of the typical two years. Students may also apply for an accelerated Master of Divinity (M.Div.)  program. Click here for more detailed information regarding the acceptance process for these options.

Four-Year Suggested Program for the Next Generation Ministry Leadership Major