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Bachelor of Science in Ministries
You have a desire to be a leader who influences people for Christ, not only at church or on the mission field, but in whatever profession God has placed you. The FOCUS ministries degree is designed for students who want to develop a leadership approach deeply rooted in biblical principles. You’ll be prepared to minister in a variety of positions in churches and parachurch organizations, such as Christian schools and nonprofit organizations. This degree will effectively equip you for further study at seminary and other graduate education.

Including your previously earned college credits, the Bachelor of Science in Ministries is granted upon completion of 125 credits in core curriculum, major requirements, and electives. A minimum of 30 credits and half of your upper-level credits must be earned at Northwestern.

General education and elective credit information is listed after Ministries requirements below. For complete course descriptions see the catalog.

Ministries Requirements (45 credits)
Required Courses Credits
MNS4010 Introduction to Christian Ministry 3
MNS4013 Communication in Christian Ministry 3
MNS4014 Ministerial Ethics 3
MNS4017 Philosophy of Ministry 3
MNS4031 Biblical Panorama 3
MNS4032 Hermeneutics 3
MNS4034 Old Testament Exposition 3
MNS4036 New Testament Exposition 3
MNS4038 Church History 3
MNS4041 Biblical Theology I 3
MNS4043 Biblical Theology II 3
MNS4045 Theological Foundations I 3
MNS4047 Theological Foundations II 3
MNS4048 Christian Worldview and Apologetics 3
MNS4051 Christian Ministry Forum 3
General Education Requirements (30 credits)
Subject Area Credits
English Composition 4
Research Writing 2
Speech 3
Humanities (2 areas) 5
Math/Science 5
Social Science (2 areas) 8
Other General Education 3

Electives (50 credits)

Need General Education and/or Elective credits?
There are several ways to earn additional credits. Talk to your FOCUS admissions counselor about the following options:

  • College courses (e.g. Distance Education)
  • Vocational or technical credits
  • Prior learning exams (DSST, CLEP)
  • Prior learning assessment
  • Military training

If you have previously earned college credit, talk with your FOCUS admissions counselor about a free transcript evaluation.