Ministry, B.A.

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120 Credit Hours

The major in Ministry (without a specified concentration) prepares students for the broadest range of ministries, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for virtually any ministry within a church, parachurch, or non-profit organization. This major is designed for two types of students: (1) for students who are unsure of what ministry they want to pursue, but who do feel called to ministry; (2) for students whose interests go beyond these concentrations. Both of these types of students are encouraged to work with their advisors to choose electives that can be tailored to their unique ministry interests.

General Education Requirements - 43 Credit Hours

Ministry majors must meet the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements as set out in the General Education Program .

Global Studies Requirement: It is strongly recommended that Ministry Majors select CCS 3503 - World Religions as their Global Studies Elective.
Social Science Requirement: It is strongly recommended that Ministry Majors take either PHL 1103 - Foundations of Social Science or PSY 2133 - General Psychology as their Social Science Elective.

Required Core Courses for School of Ministry Majors - 27 Credit Hours

BIB 2003 - Foundations for Christian Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
MLS 2043 - Spiritual Formation 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 2053 - Evangelism & Apologetics 3 Credit Hour(s)
MLS 2413 - Principles of Christian Leadership 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 3003 - Interpreting the Bible 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 3073 - Exploring the Old Testament 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 3083 - Exploring the New Testament 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 4033 - Systematic Theology 3 Credit Hour(s)
CSM 4043 - Church in Society 3 Credit Hour(s)

Required Ministry Courses - 12 Credit Hours

BIB 3173 - History of Christianity 3 Credit Hour(s)
MLS 3103 - Theology & Ethics of Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
MLS 4713 - Practicum in Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
MLS 3003 - Conflict & Crisis in Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s) or
MLS 3093 - Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness for Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)

Elective Ministry Courses - 15 Credit Hours

(select five)

BIB 3103 - Exegeting the Bible 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 3723 - Worship 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 4603 - Christian Popular Music Debates: A Seminar 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 4743 - Church in the Age of Entertainment 3 Credit Hour(s)
MLS 3743 - Homiletics 3 Credit Hour(s)
MLS 4073 - Teaching for Character Formation 3 Credit Hour(s)
MLS 4103 - Ministerial Care 3 Credit Hour(s)
PSY 2113 - Marriage & Family Dynamics 3 Credit Hour(s)
JEM 1403 - Introduction to Audio & Video Production 3 Credit Hour(s) or
JEM 2703 - Introduction to Digital Media 3 Credit Hour(s)

Note:

Any additional BIB, CCS, CSM or STM course (except BIB 1003 and BIB 4153 ). Selected PSY or Business courses with approval of advisor.

Note:

Ministry majors seeking early graduate admission to PBA’s Master of Divinity Program:

Do not need to complete CSM 4043 .
Must complete BIB 3103 , BIB 3173 , MLS 3103 , MLS 3093 , and one additional BIB, CCS, CSM or STM course (except BIB 1003 and BIB 4153 ) or another course with approval from their advisor.
Must complete either MLS 3743 or MLS 4073 .

Any students pursuing early graduate admission to PBA’s Master of Divinity Program who wish to complete their BA in addition to the M.Div. degree will use 30 graduate hours toward their undergraduate degree, and they must meet all specific degree requirements outlined in the Undergraduate Day Catalog.

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Ministry Degree Plan