Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministry
Program Overview

This program helps men and women increase their understanding of Scripture, develop practical skills for various church leadership roles, prepare for professional Christian ministry, and/or pursue graduate studies in the field. Degree-seeking students progress through the 120-unit curriculum by completing 48 units of general education, 24 units of general electives, and 48 units in the Christian ministry major.

Program Requirements

STUDENT SUCCESS (2 Credits)

  • Strategies for Success

COMMUNICATION & CRITICAL THINKING (12 Credits)

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • English Reading and Composition
  • Introduction to Literature
  • Introduction to Critical Thinking

BIBLICAL STUDIES (6 Credits)

  • History & Literature of Early Christians
  • History & Literature of Ancient Israel

HUMANITIES (9 Credits)

  • Theological Foundations & Worldview
  • Humanities Elective
  • Humanities Elective

HISTORY & SOCIAL-BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (12 Credits)

  • Ancient World History
  • U.S. Government
  • History/Social Science Elective
  • History/Social Science Elective

SCIENCE & MATH (7 CREDITS)

  • Biological Science (2 Units)
  • Biological Science Lab (1 Unit)
  • Liberal Arts Mathematics (3 Units)

GENERAL ELECTIVES (24 Credits)

  • Pentecostalism

Select from a widespread list of courses to fulfill the other 21 elective units. Electives must be outside of your major.

CHRISTIAN MINISTRY MAJOR (48 Credits)

  • Spiritual Formation
  • Field Practicum 1
  • Systematic Theology
  • Apostolic Theology
  • Theology of Ministry
  • Literary Exegesis and Analysis
  • Prophets
  • Matthew
  • John’s Literature and Theology
  • Paul’s Literature and Theology
  • Early Church Models of Ministry
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Practical Ministry
  • The Church in Context
  • Homiletics
  • Ministry in Context (capstone)
  • Field Practicum 2