Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministry (Spanish Track)
Program Coordinator: Dr. Gregory Wilton
Major Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministry (Spanish Track) is intended for students pursuing their Bachelor's degree in Spanish. The degree equips students 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 the NOBTS graduate programs offered in Spanish.
Program Requirements
General Education Core (30 hours)
COURSE | HOURS |
College Readiness: Introduction to College and Vocation | 3 |
Written Communication: Written Composition AND Research and Writing | 6 |
Natural Science/Mathematics: Contemporary Math OR Intro to Statistics OR | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts: Critical Thinking AND World Religions | 6 |
Interpersonal Relationships: Conflict Resolution | 3 |
Social/Behavior Science: Marriage and Family Issues | 3 |
Historical Awareness: Survey of Church History 1 AND Survey of Church History 2 | 6 |
Christian Foundation Core (30 hours)
COURSE | HOURS |
Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
Old Testament Survey | 3 |
New Testament Survey | 3 |
Christian Doctrine | 3 |
Christian Apologetics | 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 |