Teaching and Training Servant Leaders to be the next generation of world changers!

Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministries

Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministries
(Minimum of 120 Hours)

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministry will choose from 1 of 4 different emphases: Intercultural Studies, Pastoral Studies, Youth and Family, and Music.

General Requirements

Christian and General Education Core (51 hours)

Christian Ministry Studies Courses (69 hours)

  • Biblical Studies (18 hours)
  • Church Ministry Studies (18 hours)
  • + An Emphasis Area (33 hours)
  •             Intercultural Studies OR
  •             Pastoral Studies OR
  •             Youth and Family OR
  •             Music Ministry

Bachelor of Arts Detailed Requirements

Christian and General Education Core (51 hours)

  • College Success Course (1 hour)
  • Christian Core Courses (12 hours)
  • English Language and Speech (9 hours)
  • Fine Arts/Humanities/ Literature (6 hours)
  • History/Government/Social Science (9 hours)
  • Natural Sciences (8 hours)
  • Mathematics (3 hours)
  • Computer Applications (3 hours)

Church Ministries Degree-Specific Courses (69 hours)

Biblical Studies (18 hours)
  • BIB 2213 Biblical Backgrounds
  • BIB 2323 Life of Christ
  • BIB 3053 Ecclesiology
  • BIB 3133 Biblical Doctrines
  • BIB 3103 Biblical Interpretation
  • BIB 3123 Biblical Theology
Christian Ministry Studies (18 hours)
  • BIB 1043 Personal Revival
  • HIS 3053 Church History
  • MIN 1513 Intro to Church Ministry
  • MIS 1013 Intro to Missions
  • MIS 1323 Intentional Discipleship
  • MUS 2013 Foundations for Music and Worship Ministry

Emphasis


Intercultural Studies – 21 hours + 12 hours of Church Ministry Electives
  • ICS 2013 Cultural Anthropology  
  • ICS 2023 Foundations of Intercultural Studies  
  • ICS 3013 World-wide Contemporary Christian Movements and Missional Trends
  • ICS 3023 Ethnodoxology and Community-Based Research
  • ICS 4093 Intercultural Practicum – Directed Research
  • MIS 2023 Missional Living
  • MIS 4063 Church Planting
  • +12 Hours of Electives

Pastoral Studies – 21 hours + 12 hours of Church Ministry Electives
  • BIB 3113 Homiletics
  • MIN 3013 Church Education
  • MIN 4073 Church Administration and Finance
  • MIS 2023 Missional Living
  • PST 1033 Pastoral Leadership
  • PST 2013 Marriage and Family Counseling
  • PST 4093 Pastoral Practicum
  • +12 Hours of Electives

Youth & Family – 18 hours + 15 hours of Church Ministry Electives
  • MIN 2013 Media and Program Organization
  • MIS 1213 Community Evangelism
  • MIS 2023 Missional Living
  • PST 2013 Marriage and Family Counseling
  • YFM 3013 Evangelizing Youth
  • YFM 4093 Youth & Family Practicum
  • +15 Hours of Electives

Music Ministry – 33 hours
  • MUS 1113 Music Theory and Aural Skills 1
  • MUS 1123 Music Theory and Aural Skills 2
  • MUS 2003 Music Theory 3: Aural Skills and Arranging
  • MUS 2013 Music Theory 4: Arranging
  • MUS 2013 Foundations for Music and Worship Ministry (Number correction needed)
  • MUS 1001 Minor Applied Lessons (Piano, Voice) – (may be taken multiple times)
    (Alternatively: Voice Majors should take 1 credit of Class Piano)
  • MUS 1011 Major Applied Lessons (Piano, Voice) – (6 semesters: 6 credits)
  • MUS 1012 Major Applied Lessons (Piano, Voice) – (2 semesters: 4 credits)
  • MUS 1021 Chorale / Ensemble (may be taken multiple times)
  • MUS 3013 Music History 1
  • MUS 3023 Music History 2
  • MUS 4013 Worship Leadership Practicum
  • MUS 4023 Instrumental Techniques & Arranging for the Church
  • MUS 4063 Ministry Recital Project
  • MUS 4163 Beginning Conducting
  • MUS 4263 Technology for Music Ministry
  • MUS 3033 Philosophy of Music and Worship Ministry Leadership (including Congregational Leading principles)

View All Degree Programs

Reach Your Full Potential for God