BA in Christian Ministry

The Christian Ministry degree completion program is designed to provide adult learners the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to enter vocational ministry. The curriculum focuses on becoming a servant leader through God's Word and through God's work. For more information contact the program director, Steve Collins.

General Education
Communication (6 hours written and 3 oral) 9
Humanities (including HI 241 and ID 101 9
Social Sciences 9
Math 3
Sciences (including at least 1 hour of lab) 7
37
Bible and Theology
BI 111 Introduction to the Bible 3
BI 264 Foundations of Bible Study 3
NT 143 Life of Christ 3
NT 243 Acts 3
TH 261 Foundations of Biblical Theology 3
15
Hargrove School
HS 290 Introduction to Adult Studies 3
HS 295 Dynamics of Self-Leadership 3
HS 297 Character and Ethics 3
9
BI 301 Biblical Research 3
BL 301 Biblical Language Tools 3
NT 341 Pauline Epistles 3
NT New Testament Elective 3
OT 336 Old Testament History I 3
OT 337 Old Testament History II 3
TH 469 History of Theology I 3
TH 470 History of Theology II 3
CM 301 Dynamics of Evangelism 3
CM 332 Teaching & Learning 3
CM 360 Ministry & Context 3
CM 410 Ministerial Ethics 3
PR 302 Church Leadership 3
PR 308 Homiletics 3
Christian Ministries Electives 1 2 12
HS 499 Capstone Portfolio 0
Electives
6 credit hours
121 credit hours

All of the Hargrove School baccalaureate programs assume 61 hours of previous college coursework; including at least 37 hours in general education. Those not meeting these prerequisites may complete all or part of the Hargrove School's Associate of Arts degree program, which is specifically designed for adult learners, or they may take appropriate courses elsewhere. Students completing at least 15 hours of the associate degree here are eligible to receive an Associate of Arts from Lincoln Christian University.

  1. Students may choose any 12 hours approved by their advisor, including courses from other departments (e.g. Bible) that fit their career goals.
  2. Students may choose a 'Ministry Specialty Endorsement' option by taking at least 9 of 12 hours in one area.