The EXCEL Christian Ministry major is designed for individuals who are currently involved in Christian ministry as a professional or volunteer. The degree is beneficial for the working pastor and to anyone who desires to serve the church more effectively.

Complete your degree and improve the effectiveness of your ministry. Christian Ministry students work with dedicated faculty, examining the following critical areas of ministry:

• Biblical foundation - a broad grasp of God's revelation as recorded in Scripture and its doctrinal and practical implications
  

• Theoretical foundation - understanding of various theories and principles that directly or indirectly 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
  
  
• Applied Christian ministry intervention - ability to analyze situations, diagnose problems, and design effective interventions that are theoretically grounded, biblically informed, and fundamentally ethical