ENG 2111, 2122. Masterpieces of World Literature I, II, 6 HIS 1011, 1022. History of Western Civilization I, II, 6 IDS 1001, 2001. Leadership and Calling, 4 MAT 1101. College Algebra, 3 MUS 1002. Music Introduction and Appreciation, 3 PHE 2100. Lifetime Fitness and PHE Activity Elective, 3 PHL 3602. Christian Philosophy, 3 SPE 1000. Fundamentals of Speech, 3 SSC 3101. Marriage and Family, 3 (2) Theological Studies, 67 hours: (a) Bible and Theology Major, 37 hours BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10 BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2 BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2 BIB 2601. Biblical Interpretation, 3 BIB/THE 3000 electives, 4 BIB/THE 4000 electives, 6 (at least 3 of these hours must include the BIB prefix) THE 3251. Systematic Theology I, 2 THE 3301. Systematic Theology II, 3 THE 3402. Systematic Theology III, 3 THE 4032. Eschatology, 2 (b) Ministry Studies Core, 30 hours: IDS 1902, 3101, 4101. Christianity, Culture and Worldview, 6 (for content purposes, these courses are shared with the A/S Core) YFM 2002. Education in the Local Church, 3 MIN 1101. Local Church and World Missions, 2 MIN 3601. Christian Counseling, 3 Ministry electives, 16 selected from any ministry area: PMN, ICS, MIN and YFM (with at least 8 hours from courses at the 3000 level or above) (3) General Electives, 13 hours (all free electives transferred from other institutions must meet the requirements for transfer credits set forth in this Catalog)
Associate of Science Degree: Ministry
This program is intended to provide quality, basic preparation for local church ministry, but not for further education. The primary purpose for offering this program is to support and enhance the Christian ministries of bivocational pastors and volunteer lay workers in the local church. The Associate of Science degree in Ministry is not considered to be preparation for a full-time ministry. Those who definitely plan to be full-time pastors, missionaries, or to have a vocational Youth and Family Ministry are advised to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Theological Studies. The Associate of Science degree in Ministry may be earned entirely online. In addition to meeting the specific objectives stated elsewhere for the major in Theological Studies and for the Arts and Sciences 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; and (3) Support and extend the ministry of the local church in his or her community. Requirements: 63 hours, with a C average (2.00) overall and in each segment of the degree. (1) Arts and Sciences, 26 hours ENG 1011, 1022. English Grammar, Usage, and Composition I, II, 6 HIS 1011. History of Western Civilization, 3
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