Online A.S. in Ministry
This program is intended to provide quality, basic preparation for local church ministry. The primary purpose for offering this program is to support and enhance the Christian ministries of bi-vocational pastors and volunteer lay workers in the local church. It is intended for Christian adults age 25 and older. The Associate of Science in Ministry is not considered full professional preparation for a full-time ministry. Those who definitely plan to be pastors are advised to pursue a bachelor's degree in Biblical and Ministry studies. The Associate of Science in Ministry degree is designed to be earned entirely online.
In addition to meeting the specific objectives stated elsewhere for the major in Biblical Studies and for the General Education core, the graduate should be able to:
- Apply and demonstrate Biblical principles of thought and life in consistent Christian witness
- Serve and minister effectively in a variety of local church responsibilities
- Support and extend the ministry of the local church in the community
Requirements
63 hours, with a 2.0 g.p.a. in all segments of the degree noted below.
| Theological Studies | 33 hours |
|---|---|
| BI 101 OT Survey: Law and History | 3 |
| BI 103 NT Survey: Epistles and Revelation | 3 |
| BI 203 OT Survey: Poetry and Prophecy | 3 |
| BI 206 NT Survey: Gospels and Acts | 3 | BI 110 Intoduction to Biblical Studies | 2 |
| BI 125 Evangelism and Discipleship | 3 |
| BI 260 Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| TH 206 Bible Doctrines 1 | 2 |
| TH 207 Bible Doctrines 2 | 2 |
| PT 233 Church Growth: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| PS 360 Chrisitan Counseling OR | 3 |
| SS 310 Marriage and the Family | 3 |
| TH 310 Christian Ethics | 3 |
| Electives | 6 hours |
|---|---|
| MI 101 Local Church and World Missions | 3 |
| MI 110 Biblical Foundation of Missions | 2 |
| CE 100 Foundations of Christian Education | 2 |
| PT 301 Pastoral Ministry | 3 |
| PT 311 Homiletics | 2 |
| General Education | 24 hours |
|---|---|
| EN 101 Basic English Grammar and Usage | 3 |
| EN 102 Basic English Composition | 3 |
| SP 100 Introduction to Speech | 2 |
| PS 200 General Psychology | 3 |
| MA/SC Math or Science Elective | 3 |
| HI/EN Ancient History or World Literature | 3 |
| SS 101 Orientation | 1 |
| HU 200 Appreciation of the Arts | 3 |
| PE 210 Lifetime Fitness | 2 |
| SS Online Orientation* | Pre-Requisite Audit |
*The Online Orientation course is a two week prerequisite course that MUST be taken in advance of enrollment in any other courses in the A.S. in Ministry degree.