Lincoln Christian University

Program Requirements
B.A. in Urban Ministry (Off campus in Peoria)

1. PREREQUISITES (64 hours)

These prerequisites may be met by completing the Associate in Arts & Science degree at Illinois Central College (or another accredited college), which includes the following:

6 hours of English (ENGL 110 and 111 are required)

3 hours of Communication (COMM 110 is required)

9 hours of Social Sciences (SOC 110, SOC 114, and GEOG 116 are recommended)

6 hours of Mathematics (see requirements in ICC Catalog)

8 hours of Laboratory Sciences (see requirements in ICC Catalog)

9 hours of Humanities/Fine Arts (PHIL 112 and PHIL 116 are recommended, plus Fine Arts)

23 hours of electives; chosen with advisor’s help; among the many options at ICC are these:

CRJ 110 Intro to Criminal Justice System (3)	PHIL 115 Ethics (3)
HIST 112 Modern World Civilizations (4)	PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology (3)
HUMSV 127 Community Resources… (3)	SOC 210 Sociology of Race and Ethnicity (3)

2. BIBLE AND GENERAL MINISTRY REQUIREMENTS (33 hours)
	HS290 Introduction to Adult Studies (3) *	TH312 Theology of Community Transformation (3)
	HS295 Dynamics of Self-Leadership (3)	TH313 Theology and Sociology of Poverty (3)
	HS297 Character and Ethics (3)	TH320 Theology of Community (3)
	HI241 History of the Church (3)	TH491 Biblical Theology for Leadership (3)
	ID101 Introduction to Worldviews (3)	Bible and Theology electives (6)

3. Urban MINISTRY REQUIREMENTS (27 hours)
	UM311 Cultural Diversity for Urban Leadership (3)	UM415 Urban Internship I (6)**
	UM312 Cultural Competence in Your Organization (3)	UM416 Urban Internship II (6)**
	UM313 Community-Based Practicum (6)**	HS499 Capstone Portfolio (0)
	UM414 Cultural Competence in Your Community (3)

	Cost for Practicums and Internships is $150 per hour

TOTAL HOURS:		124 hours

* Students who have earned an associate’s degree within two years of starting this program may waive the HS290 course and substitute any 3-hour elective, with the permission of the program director. ** Students completing UM313, UM415, and/or UM416 must complete at least 250 clock hours of work per 6 hours credit, including a combination of actual field experience and reading/writing assignments. Students may choose two elective courses in lieu of UM313 with the permission of the program director.