Ministry, Bachelor of Arts
The ministry major educates students for the adventure of ministry. The major requires a core of 35 credits; the student then will select at least one course from a variety of electives in pastoral ministry, urban/cross-cultural ministry, or youth ministry. The major prepares students for seminary, graduate studies, or employment immediately upon graduation. We partner with church in its rich diversity; therefore, students in this program engage in a full-time internship the summer before their senior year. The ministry major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
Ministry Major Requirements
Core Courses
THEO 111 must be completed for one credit.
THEO 405 must be completed for six credits.
These courses are in addition to the General Education requirements. Six credits of 200 level Biblical Studies and Philosophy courses are required in addition to the classes listed above.
Ministry Electives
Pastoral Ministry Electives
Urban/Cross Cultural Electives
Youth Ministry Electives
Greek is strongly recommended to meet the language requirement for the bachelor of arts degree. Ministry majors are also encouraged to complete PSYC 310 Psychology of Personality and/or PSYC 315 Introduction to Counseling.
| MINISTRY REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE |
| Type of Credit |
Required Credits |
| General Education (For B.A.)* |
54
|
| Major |
38 |
| Elective |
28 |
| Total Credits to Earn Degree |
120 |
| *Based on students arriving as first time freshmen. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses. This reduces the number of required general education credits. |