Courses and Requirements

Associate of Science Degree in Ministry
 
This program is intended to provide quality, basic preparation for local church ministry. The primary purpose for offering this program is to support and enhance the Christian ministries of bi-vocational pastors and volunteer lay workers in the local church. It is intended for Christian adults age 25 and older. The Associate of Science in ministry is not considered full professional preparation for a full-time ministry. Those who definitely  plan to be pastors are advised to purse a bachelor's degree in Biblical and Ministry studies. The Associate of Science in Ministry degree is designed to be earned entirely online.

In addition to meeting the specific objectives state elsewhere for the major in Biblical Studies and for the General Education core, the graduate should be able to:		  
 
 
 
 
 
  1. Apply and demonstrate Biblical principles of thought and life in consistent Christian witness
  2. Serve and minister effectively in a variety of local church responsibilities
  3. Support and extend the ministry of the local church in the community
Biblical and Ministry Studies-33 hours
  BI 101 OT Survey: Law and History 3 Hours
  BI 103 NT Survey: Epistles and Revelation 3 Hours
  BI 203 OT Survey: Poetry and Prophecy 3 Hours
  BI 206 NT Survey: Gospels and Acts 3 Hours
  BI 110 Introduction to Biblical Studies 2 Hours
  BI 125 Evangelism and Discipleship 3 Hours
  BI 260 Biblical Interpretation 3 Hours
  TH 206 Bible Doctrines I 2 Hours
  TH 207 Bible Doctrines II 2 Hours
  PT 233 Church Growth: Theory and Practice 3 Hours
  PS 360 Christian Counseling OR 3 Hours
  SS 310 Marriage and the Family 3 Hours
  TH 310 Christian Ethics 3 Hours
Electives-at least 5 hours required
  MI 101 Local Church and World Missions 3 Hours
  MI 110 Biblical Foundation of Missions 2 Hours
  CE 100 Foundations of Christian Education 2 Hours
  PT 301 Pastoral Ministry 3 Hours
  PT 311 Homiletics 2 Hours
General Education-25 hours
  EN 101 Basic English Grammar and Usage 3 Hours
  EN 102 Basic English Composition 3 Hours
  PS 200 General Psychology 3 Hours
  SP 100 Fundamentals of Speech 3 Hours
  MA/SC Math or Science Elective 3 Hours
  HI/EN Ancient History or World Literature 3 Hours
  SS 101 Orientation 2 Hours
  HU 200 Appreciation of the Arts 3 Hours
  PE 210 Lifetime Fitness 2 Hours
  SS 090 Online Orientation* Pre-Requisite Audit
       

*The Online Orientation course is a two week prerequisite course that MUST be taken
in advance of enrollment in any other courses in the A.S. in Ministry degree.