BA in Christian Ministries
45 units
The Christian ministries major provides the student with a broad perspective in the field of religion, and academic preparation involving theory and professional training. Graduates are prepared for more-specialized graduate study and given the conceptual and technical resources for effective service in Christian ministry. Courses are available in practical theology, pastoral work, Christian education, missions, and urban ministry.
Career Opportunities
Graduates with a Christian ministries major assume positions in local churches as pastors, directors of Christian education, and youth pastors; in Christian schools as teachers and administrators; and in parachurch or nonprofit organizations as leaders and staff members, in the United States and other countries.
Requirements
Successful completion of the major requires a 2.5 cumulative GPA in all courses required for the major.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Specific APU Core general education requirements for Christian Ministries Majors | ||
| Cornerstones | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Theology and the Christian Life | ||
| Understanding the Old Testament: Creation, Covenant, Exile, Restoration | ||
| Understanding the New Testament: Christ, Redemption, Community, New Creation | ||
| Undergraduate Division Core | ||
| SOT 3XX/4XX | Upper-Division Bible Course 1 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Practical Ethics | ||
| Reasons for Faith: Exploring the Rationality of the Existence of God and Christianity | ||
| History of Ancient Philosophy | ||
| Medieval Philosophy | ||
| History of Early Modern Philosophy | ||
| History of 19th and 20th Century Philosophy | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Church History: Apostolic Era to the Eve of the Reformation | ||
| Church History from the Eve of the Reformation to the Present | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Senior Seminar: Church and Society | ||
| Senior Seminar: Theology and Social Issues | ||
| Senior Seminar: Biblical Theology and Ethics | ||
| Christian Ministries Major Core | ||
| SOT 209 | Writing for Christian Practice | 3 |
| or SOT 211 | Introduction to Practical Theology | |
| SOT 310 | Culture and Ministry | 3 |
| SOT 311 | Adolescent Development in Family Ministry | 3 |
| SOT 411 | Christian Ministry Internship I 2 | 3 |
| SOT 414 | The Art of Leadership 2 | 3 |
| SOT 210 | Introduction to Contemporary Christian Ministries | 3 |
| SOT 312 | Theology and Practice of Ministry | 3 |
| SOT 415 | Spiritual Transformation | 3 |
| SOT 212 | Studying and Teaching the Bible | 3 |
| Christian Ministries Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Mentoring and Small Groups | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Evangelism and Discipleship | ||
| Intercultural Ministries 3 | ||
| Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling | ||
| Christian Mission in the 21st Century | ||
| Principles of Preaching | ||
| Suffering: Theological and Practical Perspectives on Disabilities | ||
| Race, Reconciliation, and Ministry | ||
| Ministry Organization and Administration | ||
| Exegeting the City | ||
| Christian Values and Human Sexuality | ||
| Adolescent Issues and Intervention | ||
| Total Units | 45 | |
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This is in addition to the APU Core: Upper-Division Bible general education requirement. Students must choose from one of the other upper-division courses offered by the department.
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Meets the APU Core: Intercultural Competence general education requirement.