2021-2022 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Christian Ministry Major (B.A.)


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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.

General Education - Univ Core Curriculum: 22 Credits


Click here  to view the General Education - University Core Curriculum requirements.

General Education - Distribution Areas: 23-27 Credits


Christian Ministry Major: 48-52 Credits


Biblical and Religious Studies: 8 Credits


Choose 4 credits from each of the following subgroups, for a total of 8 credits:

  • BREL 300-level elective: Jewish & Christian Scriptures (4)
  • BREL 300/400-level elective: Theology, Ethics, Church History (4)

(See the Religion Major (B.A.)  for a list of upper-level courses that fall under the noted subgroups: Area I: Jewish and Christian Scriptures; Area II: Historical/Cultural Studies; Area III: Theological/Ethical Studies)

General Electives: 27-35 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.

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