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Christian Ministry

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The Christian Ministry major is a liberal arts program with a biblical, theological and social science foundation. Students are encouraged to deepen their personal walk with Christ and to develop patterns of deep personal integrity as they further prepare for ministry.   To enhance the practical components of the major, all students participate in a reflective ministry internship that provides first-hand exposure to diverse areas of ministry under appropriate supervision.

The Christian Ministry major is designed for individuals who are currently involved in some form of vocational or volunteer Christian ministry. The degree is beneficial for the working pastor and to anyone who desires to serve Jesus Christ and others more effectively in the church, in missions, in Christian organizations, or in the community.

Christian Ministry students work with dedicated faculty, examining the following critical areas for ministry:

• Biblical foundation - a broad grasp of God's revelation as recorded in Scripture and its doctrinal and practical implications
• Theological foundation - understanding of various theories and principles that relate to the practice of Christian ministry
• Issue analysis - awareness of key issues and approaches related to the tasks of Christian ministry as well as the ability to develop a critically reflective stand informed by accurate interpretation and application of Scripture
  
• Christian ministry intervention - ability to analyze situations, diagnose problems, and design effective interventions that are biblically grounded, culturally contextualized, interpersonally sensitive, and fundamentally ethical.

Benefits

There are a number of immediate benefits to enrolling in the Christian Ministry major. First, we can help you to strengthen your relationship with God and cultivate your character. Second, we will encourage you to develop awareness and the ability to think critically regarding important issues in the church, in your community, and in global missions. Third, this program will help you develop a strong biblical and theoretical foundation that will help you respond to a complex and challenging world with Christian love and greater ministry fruitfulness.

In the long-term, completing the Christian Ministry degree will develop your biblical understanding and ministry abilities. Additionally, your degree will provide you with an ideal springboard for a variety of master's degree programs. Whatever direction that God may lead you, the Christian Ministry degree will equip you to be a better steward of your opportunities to serve God and others.

Career Path

We are committed to teaching and mentoring students to prepare them for effective ministry in any setting. While the discipline is not linked to any specific vocation, students majoring within the Christian Ministry continue on to serve with churches, parachurch organizations, mission agencies, camps, schools, and colleges in the following capacities: 

• Christian School Teaching
• Campus Ministry
  
• Christian Camping
• Cross-Cultural Ministry/Missions
• Evangelistic Outreach Ministry
• Preaching and other forms of Pastoral Ministry
• Bible Study Leadership and Teaching
  
• Inner City Ministry
• Local Church Ministry
• Children's Ministry
• Youth Ministry
• Family Ministry
  
• Discipleship/Small Groups Ministry
• Parachurch Ministry

Course Descriptions 

For a detailed listing of courses required to complete the Christian ministry core, click here. 

 

Course Schedules

Class schedules may be obtained here. 

 

Faculty

For a complete listing of various faculty and instructors teaching in the Christian ministry program, click here.

General Education Requirements 

All students completed a Bachelor's degree with the university are required to complete a minimum number of credits, 126 semester hours to be exact. Included in the 126 semester hours, each person must have completed all general education requirements (i.e., college composition, humanities, psychology, etc.). Specifics on required general college education may be obtained here.