bachelor of arts in ministry

The major in Ministry is designed to prepare students to be effective expositors and communicators of the Word of God, especially from the pulpit.

Course Semester Hours
Core Curriculum (contains 12 hours of Bible) 57
Bible Requirements for B.A. in Ministry 75
Common Bible Requirements (all Bible majors) 9
BI 2309 Orientation to Biblical Studies 3
BI 3319 Biblical Interpretation 3
BI 3345 Introduction to World Missions 3
Ministry Major Requirements 15
BI 2322 The Preacher and His Work 3
BI 3342 Sermon Preparation and Delivery 3
BI 3356 Expository Preaching 3
BI 4341 Preaching From the Psalms/Prophets or BI 4342 Advanced Preaching 3
BI 4343 Practicum in Preaching 3
Textual Requirements 21
Doctrinal Requirements 6
Historical Requirements 9
Upper Level Bible Electives 9
Biblical Language Requirements (BI 1301 & 1302) or (BI 3301 & 3302) 6
Total Hours Required for Graduation 132

Upper Level Courses At least 48 hours of the 75 required in Bible must be taken from upper level courses. Eighteen of the Textual hours must also be taken from upper level courses.