BA in Christian Ministries
what Can i do with a Christian Ministries degree?
Students pursuing a degree in Christian Ministries find themselves prepared and equipped for service in missions, churches, and parachurch organizations, whether on a part-time, full-time or volunteer basis. Our students will walk confidently in their calling, with the skills necessary for their future ministry. We offer a well-rounded approach through the following five program goals: personal maturity, people skills, penetration of culture, programming, and philosophy.
Faculty
With Real World
Experience
100%
Online
Courses
8
Convenient
Start Dates
Courses & Emphasis
Foundations
- CM 201 Survey of Christian Education
- CM 260 Introduction to Intercultural Ministry
Integrated Field Experience
- CM 224 Integrated Field Experience – Spiritual Formation
- CM 225 Integrated Field Experience – Small Group ministry
- CM 324 Integrated Field Experience – Discipleship
- CM 325 Integrated Field Experience – Ministry Methods
Specific Ministry Strategies
Select 3 of the following:
- CM 175 Foundations of Youth Ministry
- CM 215 Foundations of Children’s Ministry
- CM 315 Principles of Family Ministry
- CM 400 Principle of Adult Ministry
Finishing Courses
- CM 320 Principle of ministry Programming
- CM 342 Relational Skills for Ministry
- CM 480 Christian Ministries Integrative Seminar
- CM 420 Ministry Leadership
- CM 475 Senior Seminar
Biblical Studies Required Coursework
- BI 275 Teaching Bible or BI 290 Interpreting and Teaching the Bible
- BRS 331 Christian Doctrine
- BRS 338 Theological and Sociological Foundations of Evangelism
- BRS 340X History of Christianity
Total Credits: 50-51 Hours
Foundations
- CM 172 Introduction to Ministry or CM 201 Survey of Christian Education
- CM 260 Introduction to Intercultural Ministry
Integrated Field Experience
- CM 224 Integrated Field Experience – Spiritual Formation
- CM 225 Integrated Field Experience – Small Group Ministry
- CM 324 Integrated Field Experience – Discipleship
- CM 325 Integrated Field Experience – Ministry Methods
Family Ministry Courses
- CM 280 Psychological and Sociological Foundations of Family
- CM 315 Principles of Family Ministry
- SOC 221 Marriage and the Family
Specific Ministry Strategies
Select one of the following:
- CM 175 Foundations of Youth Ministry
- CM 215 Foundations of Children’s Ministry
- CM 400 Principles of Adult Ministry
Finishing Courses
- CM 320 Principles of Ministry Programming
- CM 342 Relational Skills for Ministry
- CM 420 Ministry Leadership
- CM 480 Christian Ministries Integrative Seminar
Required Biblical Coursework
- BI 275 Teaching the Bible or BI 290 Interpreting and Teaching the Bible
- BRS 331 Christian Doctrine
- BRS 338 Theological and Sociological Foundations of Evangelism
- BRS 340X History of Christianity
Recommended
- ED 330 Introduction to Special Education
- ENG 323 Children’s and Adolescent Literature
- PSY 335 Child Development
- PSY 337 Psychology of Adolescence
- PSY 339 Adult Development
- PSY 360X Introduction to Social Work
Total Credits: 51 Hours
Foundations
- CM 201 Survey of Christian Education
- CM 260 Introduction to Intercultural Ministry
- GR 201 & GR 202 Elementary Greek
Integrated Field Experience
- CM 224 Integrated Field Experience – Spiritual Formation
IFE Elective
Choose one of the following:
- CM 225 Integrated Field Experience – Small Group Ministry
- CM 324 Integrated Field Experience – Discipleship
- CM 325 Integrated Field Experience – Ministry Methods
Pastoral Relationships
- CM 342 Relational Skills for Ministry
- CM 381 Introduction to Preaching
- CM 372X Nonprofit Management or PSY 305 Organizational Psychology
Specific Ministry Strategies
Select one of the following:
- CM 175 Foundations of Youth Ministry
- CM 215 Foundations of Children’s Ministry
- CM 315 Principles of Family Ministry
- CM 400 Principle of Adult Ministry
Finishing Courses
- CM 320 Principle of ministry Programming
- CM 342 Relational Skills for Ministry
- CM 480 Christian Ministries Integrative Seminar
- CM 420 Ministry Leadership
- CM 475 Senior Seminar
Biblical Studies Required Coursework
- BI 275 Teaching Bible or BI 290 Interpreting and Teaching the Bible
- BRS 331 Christian Doctrine
- BRS 338 Theological and Sociological Foundations of Evangelism
- BRS 340X History of Christianity
Total Credits: 52 Hours
Financial Aid
Transfer to TIU
Need a change schools? No worries, one of our counselors will work with you to transfer in the maximum amount of credits possible and an estimated timeline to graduate.
ADMISSIONS Requirements
- All applicants must have a high school diploma or successful completion of the GED.
- Applicants are required to have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (using a 4.0 scale) for all prior college work or high school work if no prior college credits.
- Applicants for the Christian ministries major must provide one letter of recommendation from their pastor; the letter should address the applicant’s professional abilities, character, and capacity for studies and ministry.
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Faculty with real world EXPERIENCE

Wendy L. Martin, PhD

Jeffrey Price, MBA

Martha L. Shin, MBA
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