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Purpose and Objectives
The Church Ministry major provides students with specialized knowledge and skills to serve effectively as a staff
member in a local church.
In addition to the mission statement, general objectives, and requirements of the bachelor’s degree, the objectives
of the Church Ministry program are to enable students to:
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Demonstrate skill in communicating the Bible in both formal and informal settings.
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Demonstrate proficiency in planning and administration of local church programs.
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Demonstrate a capacity to lead people by addressing their personal spiritual needs and equipping them for
ministry.
See Appendix A for graduation requirements.
Course of Study
126
Degree Core
77
Bible and Theology
30
BIB 1114
Old Testament Survey: Torah & History
3
BIB 1115
Old Testament Survey: Poetry & Prophecy
3
BIB 1120
New Testament Survey
3
BIB 3420
Principles of Bible Interpretation
3
BIB 3/4xxx
Old Testament Exegetical Book Study
3
BIB 3/4xxx
New Testament Exegetical Book Study
3
BIB 3616
Romans
3
BIB 4310
Progress of Redemption
3
THE 3301
Theology 1: God, Christ, Spirit
3
THE 3302
Theology 2: Sin and Salvation
3
General Education
6
COM 2110
Public Speaking
3
ENG 1110
Composition and Research
3
ENG 1111
Literature and Research
3
HIS 1210
Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization 1
3
HUM 1211
Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization 2
3
MAT 2310 Math Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
3
PHI 2110
Intro to Philosophy
3
PHI 4140
Ethics
3
PSY 2110
General Psychology
3
SOC 3740
Marriage and Family [Social/Behavioral Science]
3
XXX xxxx
Humanities/Fine Arts course (
see Appendix A)
3
XXX xxxx
Natural /Information Science course (
see Appendix A)
3
Leadership Development & Christian Servi e Learning
11
CSL 0101
2nd Semester, First Year
0
CSL 0201
1st Semester, Second Year
0
CSL 0202
2nd Semester, Second Year
0
ICS 1210
Discovering the Mission of God
3
MSD 1120
Evangelism and Discipleship
3
MSD 2230
Communicating God’s Word
3
SOC 1112
CIU 101
2
Church Ministry Major
37
Foundation
16
CHM 2110
Biblical Foundations for Church Ministry
3
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