Bachelor of Science in Ministry
Offered both Onsite and Online
The Bachelor of Science in Ministry program is designed to prepare learners for leadership roles in congregations or other organizations, including vocational or volunteer ministry positions. Courses are also excellence for existing church leadership who desire deeper instruction and/or continued education. Click HERE to download the basic information sheet for Compass Adult Studies.
MINISTRY CORE COURSES INCLUDE:
EDU 1510 Foundations of Education
ICS 2500 Principles of World Missions
MIN 2500 Ministry and Evangelism
MIN 3100 Language Tools for Preaching and Teaching
MIN 3400 Principles of Leadership
MIN 3500 Person and Work of the Minister
MIN 3600 Public Speaking for Ministry
MIN 4300 Pastoral Counseling
MIN 4906 Ministry Internship
SOC 3500 Small Group Dynamics
DEGREE CORE COURSES INCLUDE:
BTH 1000 New Testament Literature I: Gospels
BTH 1201 Old Testament History
BTH 1250 New Testament Literature II: Acts, Epistles, Revelation
BTH 2000 Old Testament Poetic and Prophetic Literature
BTH 2400 Introduction to Christian Doctrine
BTH 3000 Hermeneutics
BTH 3300 Theology and Practice of Worship
PLUS Three Other Bible/Theology Electives of your choice
COM 3100 Introduction to Life Long Leadership
HUM 1000 Introduction to World Views
Today's organizations seek and need men and women of character who can be successful in the team setting, creative, visionary, and highly effective communicators. Learners may immediately apply the skills and information gleaned from the classroom to reinforce and enhance their abilities to play active roles in the workplace, community, and congregations.
NOTE: Degree programs require a minimum of 120 semester hours, and assumes students already has or will complete additional hours in General Studies (English/Communications, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, ,etc.) and an adequate number of free electives.