Church Ministries
Overview
The A.A.Min. degree with a concentration in Church Ministries is a 64-semester-hour program designed to prepare the graduate for service as a lay minister in the area of church ministries, including such roles as minister of visitation or evangelism minister.
Objectives
Completion of this program should enable students to:
- Grow in Christlike character as ministers and persons.
- Explain essential Christian beliefs for practical application in ministry.
- Apply what is being learned in local ministry context.
Course Requirements
General Education
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG1013 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG1023 | English Composition II | 3 |
| GEN1003 | Lifelong Learning Skills | 3 |
| HIS2023 | Western World/Emerging Modern Society | 3 |
| MTH1003 | General Mathematics | 3 |
| PSY1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SCI2013 | General Physical Science | 3 |
| SPE1003 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
| THE3013 | Introduction to Christian Thought | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 1 | |
| Total | 28 hours |
Bible and Theology
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIB1013 | Introduction to the Old Testament | 3 |
| BIB1023 | Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
| BIB2003 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| Total | 9 hours |
Courses Specific to the Church Ministries Concentration
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIB2013 | Pentateuch | 3 |
| BIB2033 | New Testament Gospels | 3 |
| CEM2133 | Foundations for Christian Educational Ministries | 3 |
| OTR2013 | Global Evangelism | 3 |
| PAS1013 | Introduction to Christian Service | 3 |
| PAS1023 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| Bible Elective | 3 | |
| Pastoral Ministries or CEM Electives | 6 | |
| Total | 27 hours |
Total required for graduation 64 hours