The Bachelor of Ministry degree program prepares men and women who are called of God into vocational ministry in the local church. The four-year, 120 credit-hour program of study provides a solid foundation for church ministry for pastors, pastoral assistants, youth leaders, church education directors, musicians, and office personnel. The degree may also serve as a base for graduate study in ministry fields. The Bachelor of Ministry degree consists of four different tracks: Bible Concentration, Church Ministries Concentration, Pastoral Studies Concentration, and Church Business Concentration.
Concentrations:
Bible and Theology – 28 credits
- Old Testament Survey (3)
- New Testament Survey (3)
- Life and Teachings of Christ I (3)
- Life and Teachings of Christ II (3)
- Pentateuch (2)
- Romans (2)
- Principles of Bible Study (2)
- Bible Doctrines I (3)
- Bible Doctrines II (3)
- Eschatology (2)
- Contemporary Theology (2)
Practical Ministry – 6 credits
- Personal Evangelism (2)
- Christian Leadership (2)
- Teaching Methods (2)
General Education – 36 credits
- English Composition I (3)
- English Composition II (3)
- American Literature (3)
- US History I (3)
- US History II (3)
- Western Civilization I (3)
- Western Civilization II (3)
- Church History (3)
- Baptist History (3)
- College Math (3)
- Life Science (3)
- Fundamentals of Speech (3)
Electives/minor(s) – 50 credits
(At least 25 must come from the Ministry Dept.)
Total – 120 credits
Bible – 18 credits
- Old Testament Survey (3)
- New Testament Survey (3)
- Life and Teachings of Christ I (3)
- Life and Teachings of Christ II (3)
- Bible Doctrines I (3)
- Bible Doctrines II (3)
Practical Ministry – 25 credits
- Personal Evangelism (2)
- Field Practicum (1)
- Field Practicum (1)
- Christian Leadership (2)
- Teaching Methods (2)
- Sunday School Administration (2)
- Child Evangelism (2)
- Philosophy of Christian Education (2)
- Introduction to World Missions (3)
- Philosophy of Church Music (2)
- Survey of Church Ministries (2)
- Biblical Counseling (2)
- Youth Ministry Philosophy/Leadership (2)
General Education – 36 credits
- English Composition I (3)
- English Composition II (3)
- American Literature (3)
- US History I (3)
- US History II (3)
- Western Civilization I (3)
- Western Civilization II (3)
- Church History (3)
- Baptist History (3)
- College Math (3)
- Life Science (3)
- Fundamentals of Speech (3)
Electives/minor(s) – 41 credits
(At least 21 must come from the Ministry Dept.)
Total – 120 credits
Bible – 18 credits
- Old Testament Survey (3)
- New Testament Survey (3)
- Life and Teachings of Christ I (3)
- Life and Teachings of Christ II (3)
- Bible Doctrines I (3)
- Bible Doctrines II (3)
Practical Ministry – 6 credits
- Personal Evangelism (2)
- Christian Leadership (2)
- Teaching Methods (2)
Business – 30 credits
- Principles of Accounting I (3)
- Principles of Accounting II (3)
- Principles of Marketing (3)
- Principles of Management (3)
- Organizational Communications (3)
- Interpersonal Communications (3)
- Introduction to Statistics (3)
- Corporate Finance (3)
- Economics (3)
- Church and Business Law (3)
General Education – 36 credits
- English Composition I (3)
- English Composition II (3)
- American Literature (3)
- US History I (3)
- US History II (3)
- Western Civilization I (3)
- Western Civilization II (3)
- Church History (3)
- Baptist History (3)
- College Math (3)
- Life Science (3)
- Fundamentals of Speech (3)
Electives/minor(s) – 30 credits
(At least 15 must come from the Ministry Dept.)
Total – 120 credits
families through a variety of programs in the context of the local church. Special emphasis is
given to understanding and effectively working with those who are in their teen years.
Bible – 26 credits
- Old Testament Survey (3)
- New Testament Survey (3)
- Life and Teachings of Christ I (3)
- Life and Teachings of Christ II (3)
- Pentateuch (2)
- Principles of Bible Study (2)
- Bible Doctrines I (3)
- Bible Doctrines II (3)
- Eschatology (2)
- Contemporary Theology (2)
Practical Ministry – 24 credits
- Youth Ministry Philosophy/Leadership (2)
- History and Theological Found. of Youth Ministry (2)
- Youth Ministry Programs and Methods (2)
- Teaching Youth (2)
- Contemporary Issues in Youth Ministry (2)
- Discipleship and Mentoring in Youth Ministry (2)
- Counseling Youth (2)
- Youth Ministry Internship (2)
- Survey of Biblical Preaching (2)
- Principles of Homiletics (2)
- Personal Evangelism (2)
- Christian Leadership (2)
General Education – 38 credits
- English Composition I (3)
- English Composition II (3)
- English Literature (3)
- American Literature (3)
- US History I (3)
- US History II (3)
- Western Civilization I (3)
- Western Civilization II (3)
- Church History (3)
- Baptist History (3)
- College Math (3)
- Life Science (3)
- Philosophy of Church Music (2)
Electives/minor(s) – 32 credits
(At least 16 must come from the Ministry Dept.)
Total – 120 credits
Bible and Theology – 32 credits
- Old Testament Survey (3)
- New Testament Survey (3)
- Life and Teachings of Christ I (3)
- Life and Teachings of Christ II (3)
- Pentateuch (2)
- Principles of Bible Study (2)
- Greek I (3)
- Greek II (3)
- Bible Doctrines I (3)
- Bible Doctrines II (3)
- Eschatology (2)
- Contemporary Theology (2)
Practical Ministry – 29 credits
- Field Practicum (1)
- Field Practicum (1)
- Youth Ministry Philosophy and Leadership (2)
- Personal Evangelism (2)
- Christian Leadership (2)
- Teaching Methods (2)
- Marriage and the Family (2)
- Biblical Counseling (2)
- Philosophy of Church Music (2)
- Survey of Biblical Preaching (2)
- Principles of Homiletics (2)
- Expository Preaching (2)
- Pastoral Administration (2)
- Introduction to Missions (2)
- Philosophy of Christian Education (2)
General Education – 38 credits
- Technology in Ministry (2)
- English Composition I (3)
- English Composition II (3)
- English Literature (3)
- American Literature (3)
- US History I (3)
- US History II (3)
- Western Civilization I (3)
- Western Civilization II (3)
- Church History (3)
- Baptist History (3)
- College Math (3)
- Life Science (3)
Electives/minor(s) – 21 credits
(At least 11 must come from the Ministry Dept.)
Total – 120 credits