Christian Ministry Major (A.S.)

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This degree is offered through the School of Online Studies. It features a core of biblical studies to prepare students for effective disciple-making ministry in a variety of contexts. During the second year, students engage in a guided process of reflecting on their disciple-making and ministry goals. Graduates of this program are prepared to transition into a bachelor degree program or begin an entry-level ministry position.

I. Christian Studies Core - 9 Credits

BIB 1511 - Survey of Biblical Literature 3 Credits
or
BIB 1520 - History of the Old Testament 3 Credits
and
BIB 1522 - History of the New Testament 3 Credits
ICS 3610 - Concepts of Global and Ethical Leadership 3 Credits
THE 3520 - Foundations of Christian Thought 3 Credits
or
THE 3522 - Systematic Theology I 3 Credits
and
THE 3524 - Systematic Theology II 3 Credits

II. General Education Core - 30 Credits

COM 1010 - Introduction to Communication 3 Credits
or
COM - Communication Elective 3 Credits
Communication, Humanities, Math, Science or Social Science Electives 9 Credits
ENG 1510 - College Writing and Research 3 Credits
ENG 1512 - Introduction to Literary Analysis 3 Credits
or
Literature Elective 3 Credits
MAT - Math Elective 3 Credits
SCI - Science Elective 3 Credits
Social Science Elective 3 Credits
SOC 1510 - College Success Strategies 3 Credits ^1,2

III. Concentration - 15 Credits

BIB 3520 - Interpreting the Bible 3 Credits
CM 3520 - Spiritual Formation 3 Credits
CM 3522 - Disciple-Centered Leadership 3 Credits
ICS 1510 - Introducing World Missions 3 Credits
BIB/CM/THE Elective 3 Credits

IV. Electives - 6 Credits

Total - 60 Credits

¹Counts towards 3 credits of Social Science credits. Students who have successfully completed 60 credits with a GPA of at least a 2.0 may replace SOC 1510 with a Communication, Humanities, Math, Science or Social Science elective.

²Click HERE to view options for Humanities and Social Science 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 60 credits is reached.