Christian Ministries — Program of Study
Note: All students must complete BI 110R (Understanding the OT) and BI 120R (Understanding the NT) before entering the major (available online and face-to-face).
A. Biblical and Religious Studies (27 credits)
Required (12 credits):
Biblical Interpretation
Systematic Theology
History of Christianity
Teaching the Bible
Electives (15 credits):
Choose five of the following courses, with at least two courses from Old Testament and two courses from New Testament.
| Old Testament | New Testament | |
| Torah | Life of Christ | |
| OT Historical Books | The Book of Acts | |
| Prophetic Voice | Pauline Epistles | |
| OT Poetic Books | General Epistles |
B. Christian Ministries (27 credits)
Required (15 credits):
Ministry in its Cultural Context
Spiritual Formation
Theology and Practice of Evangelism
Foundations of Christian Counseling
Reflective Internship in Christian Ministries
Choose one of the following concentrations (12 credits):
1. Pastoral Leadership
Nonprofit Management
Board Governance and Volunteer Management in Nonprofit Organizations
The Theology and Practice of Pastoral Ministry
Preaching the Bible
2. Nonprofit Administration
Nonprofit Management
Board Governance and Volunteer Management in Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofit Financial Management
Nonprofit Marketing
3. Counseling
Counseling Theories
Crisis Counseling
Marital Counseling
Parent Education
Total Credits = 54 (for the major)