Christian Ministry

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

The Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Christian Ministry is designed to prepare students to effectively serve within the local church at the non-professional level. The degree consists of components in Biblical studies, General studies, and Ministry studies. This degree provides students with a foundation for Christian life and service.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
(64 Hours)

Required Courses
Biblical Studies 25 hours
Acts of Apostles 3 hrs.
Bible as Literature 2 hrs.
Bible Evidences 2 hrs.
Bible Survey: O.T. & N.T. 6 hrs.
Life of Christ 1 & 2 6 hrs.
Basic Systematic Theology 3 hrs.
Basic Exegetical Theology 3 hrs.

General Studies 15 hours
English Composition 3 hrs.
Introduction to Literature 3 hrs.
Intro. To Psychology 3 hrs.
History of the Restoration Movement
or Church History 3 hrs.
Speech 3 hrs.

Ministry Studies 20 hours
Intro. To Christian Life 2 hrs.
Personal Evangelism 2 hrs.
Ministry Studies (Core Courses) *** 7 hrs.
Ministry Studies Electives 9 hrs.

Open Electives 4 hours

*** The 7 hours of required Ministry Core will be chosen from a combination of the following courses: Introduction to Christian Education (2 hours), Introduction to Missions (2 hours), Homiletics (3 hours), Educational Psychology ( 3 hours), or Introduction to Counseling (3 hours).