Ministry Studies Major, Pastoral Leadership Concentration (B.S.)

I. Core Curriculum - 48 Credits

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

• BIB 461 - Corinthians Correspondence 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 133 - Speech 3 Credits
• 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 249 - The Short Story: Creative and Critical Perspective 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
• Lab Science Elective - 4 Credits (choose from BIO/CHE/PHY/SCI classes)
• MAT - Math Elective 3 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 (choose from BIO/CHE/PHY/SCI classes)

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• Social Science Elective - choose one of the following:

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

II. Ministry Studies Major - 38 Credits

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

• BIB 261 - Introduction to the Bible and Interpretation 3 Credits
• BIB 340 - Jesus and the Gospels 3 Credits
• BIB 411 - Hermeneutics 3 Credits
• CHM 140 - Foundations of Discipleship Ministries 3 Credits
• CHM 335 - Ministry Internship Orientation 1 Credits
• CHM 375 - Ministry Internship I: Foundations in Practice 2 Credits
• CHM 385 - Ministry Internship II: Leadership in Practice 3 Credits
• CHM 395 - Ministry Internship Debrief: Integration and Reflection 1 Credits
• CHM 408 - Kingdom Diversity 3 Credits
• CHM 415 - Life with God: Theology and Practice of Formation 3 Credits
• CHM 421 - Kingdom Leadership 3 Credits
• CHM 452 - Vocational Seminar 1 Credits
• HIS 338X - Church History 3 Credits
• PST 324 - Pastoral Theory and Practice 3 Credits
• THE 435 - The Alliance and Modern Church Movements 3 Credits

III. Electives - 18 Credits

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