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Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministry

Program Coordinator: Dr. Gregory Wilton

Major Overview

The Church Ministry major is intended for students seeking to minister in church or parachurch contexts.  The  30-hour major is composed of courses pertaining to the study and practice of church ministry. Students earning this major position themselves well for vocational church or parachurch ministry as well as for a smooth transition into various NOBTS graduate programs.

Program Requirements

General Education Core (30 hours)

COURSE

HOURS

Introduction to College and Vocation

3

English Composition

3

Research and Writing

3

Natural Science or Mathematics:

Contemporary Math

OR Intro to Statistics

OR College Algebra

3

Social or Behavioral Science:

Introduction to Psychology

3

Humanities or Fine Arts:

Introduction to Philosophy

3

Theological and Ethical Classics

3

Philosophical and Scientific Classics

3

Political and Social Classics

3

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

Church Ministry Major (30 hours)

COURSE

HOURS

Introduction to Church Ministry

3

Church Leadership and Organization

3

Introduction to Preaching

OR Introduction to Teaching

3

Practice of Preaching

OR Practice of Teaching

3

Church Planting

OR Church Revitalization Strategies

3

Discipleship Strategies

3

Senior Seminar

3

Choose 3 of the following:

Old Testament Studies Elective

New Testament Studies Elective

Church Ministry Practicum

Church Planting Practicum

Global Issues and Trends

Crisis Counseling

Marriage and Family Issues

Biblical Theology

Doctrine of the Church

Revelation and Scripture

Worldviews

Christian Apologetics

Worship Planning

Special Topics in Church Ministry

9

Choose Minor (15 hours)

Free Electives (15 hours)

Total (120 hours)