Ministry Major

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Ministry

The ministry major is a flexible program emphasizing studies which prepare the student for a career of ministry in the church, on the mission field or in the world at large. It also lays a foundation for seminary/graduate study. The degree is granted upon completion of 125 credits as specified in the catalog (40 credits must be in 3000- or 4000-level courses).

The major focuses the student's attention on courses which aim at proficiency first in the performance of general Christian ministry and then in specified ministry specializations. The major includes core courses and an area of concentration, which consists of completing one of the minors (other than Bible and those listed as academic specialty field minors) listed in the catalog or the equivalent.

• None of the courses used to satisfy core curriculum requirements may be applied to the Ministry major concentration—and vice versa.
• For the student interested in pursuing seminary study, ACL2001 and ACL2002 are recommended. (See the Pastoral Ministry Major for another alternative to preparation for seminary studies.)
• Social Science course in core curriculum must include PSY2108.
• Biblical Worldview & Academic Disciplines course in core curriculum: MIN2216 (OCE).
• B.A. option requires achieving 1002-level competency in an approved foreign language. See the catalog.

Note: WCE=Written Communication Emphasis; OCE=Oral Communication Emphasis. See the catalog for explanation and prerequisites.