Christian Ministries Major
The Christian Ministries major offers, in a liberal arts setting, theoretical and practical training to prepare students for potential career service in local and global church ministries.
This program is offered in-person and at a distance (hybrid).
Program Outcomes
Students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Ministries will be able to:
- demonstrate personal maturity;
- engage in relational-based ministry;
- penetrate culture with biblical truth;
- lead and manage within a variety of organizational contexts;
- articulate a coherent philosophy of ministry;
- evaluate contemporary trends in light of church history; and
- accurately interpret biblical passages.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Ministries Major | ||
| BI 210 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BI 275 | Teaching the Bible | 3 |
| BI 304 | Old Testament Prophetic Books | 3 |
| BI 306 | Old Testament Poetic Books | 3 |
| BI 312 | Life of Christ | 3 |
| BI 335 | Theology of the General Epistles | 3 |
| BI 336 | Theology of the Pauline Epistles | 3 |
| BRS 331 | Christian Doctrine | 3 |
| BRS/HI 340X | History of Christianity | 3 |
| BUS 214 | Introduction to Managing Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| BUS 371 | Board Governance and Volunteer Management in Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| CM 181 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| CM 210 | Ministry in its Cultural Context | 3 |
| CM 211 | Theology and Practice of Pastoral Ministry | 3 |
| CM 321 | Theology and Practice of Evangelism | 3 |
| CM 375X | Foundations of Christian Counseling | 3 |
| CM 446 | Reflective Internship in Christian Ministries | 3 |
| PSY 383 | Marital Counseling | 3 |
| Total Hours | 54 | |
Note
Although all courses can be completed in a distance/hybrid modality, this program cannot be completed entirely in a distance/hybrid modality as it includes field experiences, internships, and/or similar components that may require in-person participation on site.