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
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Ministry Leadership AA Curricular Structure
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Credits
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Bible & Theology Courses
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18
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Arts & Sciences Courses
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18
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Ministry Leadership Courses
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18
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Electives
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6
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Christian Service CSV 199, CSV 200
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0
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Program Total
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60
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Bible & Theology Courses (18 credits)
| BTH 101 | Foundations for Biblical and Theological Studies | 3 |
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| Bible/Theology Elective | 3 |
Arts & Sciences (18 credits)
| LAN 101 | Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| History / Literature Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| Human Culture Elective | 3 |
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| Science (w/lab) or Mathematics Core Course | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
Ministry Leadership (18 credits)
| CML 102 | Foundations of Ministry | 3 |
| CML 210 | Fundamentals of Leadership | 3 |
| MIN 310 | Ministry Leadership & Personnel Development | 3 |
| MIN 350 | Ministry 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)
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