Women in Ministry Leadership Five-Year Program (BA/MAM)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts in Ministry
Majors: Biblical Studies, Women in Ministry Leadership, Master of Arts in Ministry
Mission Statement: Women make up half of our world and more than half of our churches. However, their perspective, voice and gifting are too often missing in ministry leadership. The purpose of this degree is to equip women with the confidence and skills to minister and lead with grace and effectiveness as part of the people of God.
Major Outcomes:
- Demonstrate integrity as a Christ-follower and leader.
- Articulate a biblical and personal philosophy of ministry.
- Acquire skills for Bible-centered, discipleship-based ministry with women.
- Cultivate skills to build and lead ministry teams.
- Understand the cultural challenges unique to being a woman in ministry leadership.
Program Description: The BA/MAM Four-Plus-One Track offers an affordable, flexible, integrative, and customizable route to earn both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in five years. Students complete the four-year Bachelor’s program and finish the remaining coursework for the Master’s degree with an additional year of study. This option allows students to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Women in Ministry Leadership, and a Master of Arts in Ministry.
Women in Ministry Leadership Five-Year Curriculum
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| LBC 101 | Engaging Faith & Life | 3 |
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| LAN 101 | College Composition and Research | 3 |
| CML 102 | Foundations of Ministry | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 105 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
LIT ____
| LIT Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
PHE ____
| PHE Elective | 1 |
WML 121
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| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| CSV 201 | Christian Service I | 0 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
MAT ____
| MAT Core | 3 |
PHE ____
| PHE Elective | 1 |
| CML 210 | Fundamentals of Leadership | 3 |
| CML 202 | Teaching Skills for Adults | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester
| CSV 202 | Christian Service II | 0 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
| SOC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| WML 221 | Discipleship Counseling for Women | 3 |
SCI ____
| SCI____ Science with Lab 4 credits | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
BNT ____
| Bible New Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
| THE 320 | Christianity and Culture | 3 |
| THE 411/CML 411 | Role of Women in the Church | 3 |
| CML 323 | Spiritual Formation in the Local Church | 3 |
| CML 324 | Spiritual Formation of Ministry Leaders | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
BOT ____
| Bible Old Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
HIS ____
| HIS Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| SOC 322 | Significance of Women in Christian Culture | 3 |
| MIN 510 | The Leader's Life & Work | 3 |
| WML 350 | WML Internship | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
HIS ____
| 301 Israel / 302 Turkey Greece | 3 |
WML ____
| Concentration/Minor Course | 3 |
| WML 415 | Leadership as a Woman in Ministry | 3 |
| MIN 505 | Theological Foundations for Ministry | 3 |
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| Master of Arts in Ministry Concentration Course I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| THE 220 | Christian Ethics | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective (400 Level) | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
| WML 450 | WML Practicum | 3 |
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| Master of Arts in Ministry Concentration Course II | 3 |
| CML 399 | TraveLearn Seminar | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Summer Semester
| CML 440 | Cross-Cultural Experience | 3 |
| SOC 271 | Biblical Archaeology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Fifth Year
Fall Semester
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| Master of Arts in Ministry Concentration Course III | 3 |
| MIN 504 | Communicating Biblical Truth | 3 |
| MIN 507 | Leadership Development & Team Building | 3 |
| MIN 590 | Ministry Internship | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Spring Semester
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| Master of Arts in Ministry Concentration Course IV | 3 |
| MIN 508 | Organizational Change & Conflict | 3 |
| MIN 509 | Spiritual Formation & Discipleship | 3 |
| MIN 591 | Ministry Internship II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Note:
MIN 510, MIN 505, MIN 504, MIN 507, MIN 590, MIN 508, MIN 507, MIN 591, Concentration Course: Graduate Course