2023-2024 Adult Education Undergraduate Catalog

Ministry Leadership (AA) - Online

Credential:  Associate of Arts

Major:  Ministry Leadership

Location:  Online

Program Mission Statement:  The Ministry Leadership program exists to develop emerging leaders for biblically based, spiritually formative ministry in the local church, community, and around the world.

Program Learning Outcomes:  As a result of this program, students will:

1.  Formulate a philosophy of ministry that is biblically grounded, spiritually formative, and rooted in the global mission of God.

2.  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.  Inculcate an understanding and praxis of servant leadership, team dynamics, and self-awareness.

4.  Demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills which are biblically grounded, culturally sensitive, and useful for holistic influence in various ministry contexts.

5.  Develop effective personal and professional relationships based on mutual support and accountability for the purpose of intentional ministry leadership development

Experiential Learning:  MIN 350  Ministry Leadership Internship

 

Ministry Leadership AA Curriculum Scope

Ministry Leadership AA Curricular Structure

Credits

Bible & Theology Courses

18

Arts & Sciences Courses

18

Ministry Leadership Courses

18

Electives

6

Christian Service CSV 199, CSV 200

0

Program Total

60

 


Biblical Studies (18 credits)

BIB 103Creation & Covenants: OT I

3

BIB 104Israel's Life & Literature: OT II

3

BIB 106Interpreting the Bible

3

BIB 203Life of Christ: NT I

3

BIB 204Early Church: NT II

3

THE 105Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies

3

 

Arts & Sciences (18 credits)

LAN 101Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric

3

LAN 104Public Speaking

3

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History / Literature Core (100/200 Level)

3

Human Culture Elective

3

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Science or Mathematics Core Course

3

Arts & Sciences Elective

3

 

Ministry Leadership (18 credits)

CML 102Foundations of Ministry

3

CML 210Fundamentals of Leadership

3

MIN 201Strategic Ministry Leadership

3

MIN 350Ministry Leadership Internship

3

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Ministry Development Courses 6 Credits

6

Ministry Development (6 credits of 18 Major credits)

Students choose from a pool of Ministry Development courses. These are selected in coordination with the Field Service Supervisor, who will help students determine the best courses to take based on their vocational goals, previous experiences, role and responsibilities within their current ministry context, etc.  

 

Electives (6 credits)

Elective

3

Elective

3

 

Christian Service (0 credit)

Christian Service provides an important part of the overall education program of the college. Its function is to assist students in experiencing various forms of practical ministry, proclaiming Christ by serving Him in the Church and society. CSV 199 and CSV 200
CSV 199Christian Service

0

CSV 200Christian Service II

0

 

Program Director: Betty Bacon, EdS
Betty has dedicated her professional work to amplifying and instilling the truth, goodness, and beauty paramount to Christian education. Whether through teaching middle and high school classes in a private preparatory academy or being part of a ministry leadership team developing partnerships between a non-profit social services agency and the local public school district, her desire is always for students’ hearts to grow in the knowledge and understanding of the truth (2 Peter 3:18). In addition, she joyfully serves in motherhood alongside her husband, a Major in the United States Air Force, and is an active member of the PCA denomination.  

Education: 
EdS in Curriculum & Instruction - University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
MA in Ministry – Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School, Lancaster, PA
BS in Bible & BA Vocal Performance– Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School, Lancaster, PA