Christian Ministry, B.S.

The mission of the Christian Ministry major of 36 semester hours coursework is: 1) to instruct students in faithful exegetical and theological communication and application of Biblical truth, 2) to prepare students for graduate level study, 3) to teach students how to minister compassionately in a multicultural environment, and 4) to equip students for leading a church to fulfill the Great Commission both locally and globally.

Christian Ministry majors may pursue either a B.A. or B.S. degree. The major requires a minor or second major. Students are encouraged to double major in a professional field like biology, math, education, or psychology. Students may also double-major or minor in intercultural studies, biblical studies, biblical languages, or philosophy.

Requirements

Required courses include:

REL 203 - The Baptist Heritage Credit Hours: 3
REL 273 - Biblical Hermeneutics Credit Hours: 3
REL 320 - Christian Theology Credit Hours: 3
or
REL 420 - History of Christian Thought Credit Hours: 3
REL 324 - Systematic Theology I Credit Hours: 3
or
REL 424 - Systematic Theology II Credit Hours: 3
REL 397 - Internship in Ministry Credit Hours: 6
REL 403 - Christian Ethics Credit Hours: 3
REL 472 - Contemporary Issues in Ethics Credit Hours: 3
REL 481 - Christian Preaching/Teaching Credit Hours: 3
REL 473 - Pastoral Ministry Credit Hours: 3
or
REL 482 - Christian Ministries Credit Hours: 3
Six hours of upper-level REL courses Credits / Units: 6