Ministry Leadership (AAML - Accelerated)
Location: Online Only
Degree: Associate of Arts in Ministry Leadership
Major: Ministry Leadership
Major Mission: The Ministry Leadership Degree exists to develop emerging leaders for biblically-based, spiritually formative ministry in the local church, community, and around the world.
Major Outcomes:
1. Biblical Philosophy of Ministry - The student will formulate a philosophy of ministry that is biblically-grounded, spiritually formative, and rooted in the global mission of God.
2. Spiritual Health and Leadership Integrity - The student will integrate healthy spiritual formation and leadership practices for the purpose of developing spiritual, emotional, and physical health in both their personal and professional lives.
3. Leadership, Team, and Influence - The student will inculcate an understanding and praxis of servant leadership, team dynamics, and self-awareness.
4. Ministry Competency - The student will demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills which are biblically grounded, culturally sensitive, and useful for holistic influence in various ministry contexts.
5. Ministry Mentoring and Professional Experience - The student will develop effective personal and professional relationships based on mutual support and accountability for the purpose of intentional ministry leadership development.
Major Details:
18 Credits - General Education
18 Credits - Ministry Leadership
18 Credits - Bible & Theology
6 Credits - Electives
TOTAL - 60 Credits
Curriculum Plan
General Education (18 credits)
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| History / Literature Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| LAN 101 | College Composition and Research | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| Human Culture Elective | 3 |
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| Science or Mathematics Core Course | 3 |
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| Arts and Sciences Elective 3 credits | 3 |
Biblical Studies (18 credits)
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 105 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
Electives (6 credits)
Ministry Leadership (18 credits)
| MIN 101 | Leading within God’s Mission | 3 |
| MIN 110 | Leadership Development and Team Building | 3 |
| MIN 150 | Ministry Field Experience | 0 |
| MIN 201 | Strategic Ministry Leadership | 3 |
| MIN 250 | Ministry Field Service | 0 |
| MIN 350 | Ministry Leadership Internship | 3 |
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| Ministry Development Courses 6 Credits | 6 |