Degree Requirements
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH A MAJOR IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
REQUIREMENTS -- 31 semester hours as follows:
Core Courses (13 semester hours)
- MSMN 138 Understanding Cultures or MSMN 239 Exploring World Religions
- MSMN 234 Interpreting the Bible
- MSMN 235 Developing Our Spiritual Life
- MSMN 236 Introducing Christian Theology
- MSMN 410 Transitioning to Christian Ministry
Additional Required Courses (9 semester hours)
- MSMN 334 Caring for Others
- MSMN 337 Ministering to Individuals and Families
- MSMN 493 Practicing Ministry Skills
Christian Ministries (6 semester hours from the following)
- MSMN 137 Introducing Church Planting
- MSMN 138 Understanding Cultures
- MSMN 231 Communicating Bible Truths
- MSMN 233 Introducing Christian Ethics
- MSMN 237 Examining Marriage and Family
- MSMN 238 Introducing Christian Missions
- MSMN 333 Planning and Leading Worship
- MSMN 335 Developing Christian Leaders
- MSMN 336 Ministering to Youth
- MSMN 338 Developing Mission Strategies
- MSMN 432 Sharing the Gospel
- MSMN 436 Developing Disciples
- MSMN 437 Planting a High Impact Church
Biblical and Historical Studies (3 semester hours from the following)
- MSMN 133 Introducing Church History
- MSMN 330 Exploring Special Topics in Religion
- MSMN 331 Focusing on the Old Testament
- MSMN 332 Focusing on the New Testament
- Any biblical language course
BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH A MAJOR IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
REQUIREMENTS-- completion of the requirements for one of the preceding B.S. majors in Missions and Ministry plus successful completion of a Biblical or modern foreign language through the intermediate level.
