Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Missions and Ministry
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH A CONCENTRATION IN MISSIONS AND MINISTRY – 52
CREDIT HOURS Note: Students completing a concentration in Missions and Ministry do not need to complete a minor in order to graduate.
Required Core Courses (31 semester hours)
- MSMN 133 Introducing Church History
- MSMN 234 Interpreting the Bible
- MSMN 235 Developing Our Spiritual Life
- MSMN 236 Introducing Christian Theology
- MSMN 239 Exploring World Religions
- MSMN 331 Focusing on the Old Testament*
- MSMN 332 Focusing on the New Testament*
- MSMN 334 Caring for Others
- MSMN 403 Exploring the Non-Canonical Works
- MSMN 410 Transitioning to Christian Ministry
- MSMN 436 Developing Disciples
*Requires a prerequisite
Missions and Ministry Electives (21 semester hours – 12 semester hours MUST be from courses with the MSMN prefix)
- MSMN 333 Planning and Leading Worship
- MSMN 335 Developing Christian Leaders
- MSMN 336 Ministering to Youth
- MSMN 337 Ministering to Individuals and Families
- MSMN 432 Sharing the Gospel
- HSRV 337 Race and Diversity
- HSRV 403 Human Tragedy and Intervention
- HSRV 432 Addictions and Recovery
- PSYC 402 Psychology of Religion
- BADM 401 Personal Finance
- BADM 402 Business Communication
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Missions
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH A MISSIONS MAJOR – 31 SEMESTER HOURS
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 238 Introducing Christian Missions
- MSMN 338 Developing Mission Strategies
- MSMN 493 Supervised Ministry Experience
Electives (9 semester hours) – from any other MSMN courses
Bachelor of Arts in Missions
Completion of the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree plus a world language through the intermediate level.
Minor in Missions and Ministry
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN MISSIONS AND MINISTRY – 21 SEMESTER HOURS
Required courses (12 semester hours)
- MSMN 135 Exploring the Old Testament
- MSMN 136 Exploring the New Testament
- MSMN 235 Developing Our Spiritual Life
- MSMN 236 Introducing Christian Theology
Electives (9 semester hours)
Electives are to be selected from the courses available in the six majors within the Department of Missions and Ministry. Six of the elective hours must be from 300 or 400 level courses. Courses should be selected with the assistance of one of the professors in the Department of Missions and Ministry.
Minor in Missions
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN MISSIONS – 21 SEMESTER HOURS
Required courses (12 semester hours)
- MSMN 138 Understanding Cultures or MSMN 239 Exploring World Religions
- MSMN 236 Introducing Christian Theology
- MSMN 238 Introducing Christian Missions
- MSMN 338 Developing Mission Strategies
Electives (9 semester hours)
Electives are to be selected from the courses available in the six majors within the Department of Missions and Ministry. Three of the elective hours must be from 300 or 400 level courses. Courses should be selected with the assistance of one of the professors in the Department of Missions and Ministry.
Associate of Science with a Major in Missions and Ministry
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE WITH A MAJOR IN MISSIONS AND MINISTRY – 18 SEMESTER HOURS
Required courses (18 semester hours)