Christian Ministry Major (BA)

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The Christian ministry major is designed for students considering a career in ministry or missions. Additionally, this program is designed for students who might have other career aspirations but understand and desire to pursue God’s ministry/missions calling for Christians in all vocations.

Required Courses: 128

General Education - Univ Core Curriculum: 22 Credits

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General Education - Distribution Areas: 23-27 Credits

Natural and Computational Sciences (4)
Mathematics (4)
Social Sciences (4)
Languages (4-8) (Proficiency through 102 or higher)
Fine Arts (choose one): SOA 200 or SOA 250 (3)
Humanities (4)

Christian Ministry Major: 44-48 Credits

Christian Ministry Core: 34-36 Credits

Foundation and Religion: 10-12 Credits

FOUN 210 - Foundations Special Topics (1 or 2)
with a Special Topics focus on Vocation, Calling, & the Christian Life (2) or
RELG 204 - Formation for Christian Ministry (4)
AND
RELG 300-level elective: Jewish & Christian Scriptures (4)**
RELG 300/400 level elective: Theology, Ethics, Church History (4)**

General Electives: 31-39 Credits

Total Required Credits 128

*Language Requirement: A placement exam alone cannot satisfy this requirement. Four (4) credits of language are required (102 or higher). However, many students will complete up to 16 language credits. These additional credits will be applied to the General Electives block.
** See the religion major for a list of upper-level area courses that fall under the noted subgroups (Area I: Jewish & Christian Scriptures; Area II: Historical/Cultural Studies; Area III: Theological/Ethical Studies).