Ministry Leadership Major
Major
As part of the Bethel University Extension Studies (BU-X) program, the ministry leadership degree incorporates in-depth Bible and theological study, while focusing on the practical skills needed to minister in today’s contemporary, diverse culture.
As students engage in coursework, the goal is for them to experience deeper personal spiritual growth that will enable them to provide Christ-centered leadership to meet a variety of needs and to minister and communicate well in an increasingly diverse American context. The degree offers students the flexibility to tailor their studies to emphasize biblical studies, youth ministry, or pastoral studies.
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$10,500
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Ministry Leadership Major
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Biblical Studies Track – 4 years
Courses include:
- Invitation to Scripture Studies
- Introduction to Biblical Literature
- New Testament Book Study
- Pentateuch and Historical Books
- Poetic Books and Wisdom Literature
- Old Testament & Prophetic Books
- Jesus and the Gospels
- Acts and Pauline Epistles
- General Epistles and Revelation
- Biblical Theology
- Foundations of Christian Ministry
- Evangelism & Discipleship
- Homiletics
- Systematic Theology
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Ministry Leadership Track – 4 years
Courses may include:
- Invitation to Scripture Studies
- Introduction to Biblical Literature
- Biblical Theology
- Foundations of Christian Ministry
- Evangelism & Discipleship
- Systematic Theology
- Pentateuch and Historical Books
- Poetic Books and Wisdom Literature
- Old Testament & Prophetic Books
- Jesus and the Gospels
- Acts and Pauline Epistles
- General Epistles and Revelation
- International and Community Development
- The Christian World Mission
- Teaching and Learning in Ministry
- Multicultural Ministry
- Church Management and Administration
- Theory & Practice of Pastoral Care
- Homiletics
- Christian Apologetics
Associate of Arts (AA) – 2 years
The degree is created for students who are seeking a two-year degree in a local church setting and provides them with a solid ministerial foundation for future studies. This degree is designed to offer a robust general studies core to traditional-aged students while providing them with a cognate of Christian ministries-related courses and a series of church-based supervised ministry practicums. Graduates of this program will be well-positioned to move into another bachelor’s degree at Bethel University or similar institution.
Courses include:
- Old Testament Literature
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Exploring the Christian Faith
- New Testament Literature
- Invitation to Scripture Studies
- Foundations of Christian Ministry
- Systematic Theology
- Evangelism & Discipleship
Prepare for an exciting future in:
- Ministry
- Faith-based non-profit organizations
- Leadership
You’ll gain career-shaping skills such as:
- Basic college skills
- Biblical, historical and literary analysis
- Christian thought
- Critical thinking
- Helping and leading others
- Essential skills in written or verbal communication
- Social sciences
Ministry Leadership Major Highlights
The ministry leadership degree is designed to offer a more robust general studies core to traditional-aged students while providing them with a cognate of Christian ministries-related courses and a series of church-based supervised ministry practicums. The goal of the program is to foster students’ ability to think deeply and Christlike and to minister and communicate well in an increasingly diverse American context. As students engage in coursework, the goal is for them to experience deeper personal spiritual growth that will enable them to provide Christ-centered leadership to meet a variety of needs.
Also Consider These Areas of Study
As you’re pursuing a degree in ministry leadership, you may explore pairing it with one of the following degrees through BU-X:
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Meet Our Faculty
Becki Graves
Admission Advisor, BU-X; Director of Worship Arts Program
Terry Linhart
Associate Vice President for Adult, Graduate and Extension studies (AGX)
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