Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry
Program Coordinator: Dr. Gregory Wilton
Degree Overview
The Associate of Arts (AA) in Christian Ministry is a 60 credit hour degree. A student may choose to take this degree in order to receive a basic level of education based upon the BA core or to complete an intermediate degree which will allow one to continue work toward a bachelor's degree. The AA in Christian Ministry consists of 51 hours of general education and Christian foundations as well as 9 hours of free electives.
Program Requirements
General Education Core (21 hours)
COURSE | HOURS |
Introduction to College and Vocation | 3 |
English Composition | 3 |
Research and Writing | 3 |
Math Elective: Contemporary Math, Intro to Statistics, | 3 |
Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
Choose 1: Theological and Ethical Classics Philosophical and Scientific Classics Political and Social Classics Religious and Cultural Classics | 3 |
Christian Foundation Core (30 hours)
COURSE | HOURS |
Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
Old Testament Survey | 3 |
New Testament Survey | 3 |
Christian Doctrine | 3 |
Survey of Church History 1 OR 2 | 3 |
Introduction to Discipleship | 3 |
Introduction to Evangelism | 3 |
Introduction to Mission | 3 |
Introduction to Counseling | 3 |
Introduction to Worship | 3 |
Free Electives (9 hours)
Total (60 hours)
AACM Program Goals
Train students to interpret and communicate the Bible accurately. (Biblical Interpretation)
Prepare students to serve, lead, and equip churches through pastoral, worship, and educational ministries. (Service and Leadership)
Train students to interpret and communicate theological and historical truth accurately. (Historical and Theological)
Equip students with the necessary General Education to prepare them for ministry in the local church. (General Education)
AACM Student Learning Outcomes
The graduate will interpret and communicate the Bible accurately.
The graduate will demonstrate the ability to serve, lead, and equip churches through pastoral, worship, and educational ministries.
The graduate will interpret and communicate theological and historical truth accurately.
The graduate will demonstrate the necessary General Education to prepare him or her for ministry in the local church.