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BA in Christian Ministry

If you’re not sure whether to pursue pastoral ministry, mission work, or Christian education, but you know you’re called to vocational ministry, then our BA in Christian Ministry is the perfect degree for you.

Our program covers the basics of a wide variety of ministerial positions. You’ll learn how to prepare and preach a sermon. You’ll learn how to prepare and teach a Sunday school class. You’ll learn how to develop a personal philosophy of ministry, and you’ll implement that every day as you apply a Biblical worldview to evangelism, discipleship, and spiritual formation.
Your professors come from a variety of ministerial backgrounds—the mission field, the pulpit, the classroom. While you soak up their expertise, they’ll help you figure out where you belong in ministry. You’ll develop the skills and mindset to provide care and support in whatever ministry context you choose.

Potential Careers

Associate Pastor
Discipleship Pastor
Small Groups Leader
Administrative Pastor

Course List

Some of the classes you'll take while pursuing your...
CM 201
Foundations of Christian Ministry
A survey of the Biblical, theological, and historical foundations for ministry in the contemporary church for students to identify their calling and philosophy of ministry.
CM 315
Evangelism, Discipleship, and Faith Development
An exploration of how to develop Christlikeness through evangelism, discipleship, and faith development.
CM 411
Christian Leadership
A study of the biblical principles, historical roots, theoretical development and practical expression of the leadership concept in both secular institutions and religious organizations.
CM 417
Church Administration
A study of the principles of church administration, including teamwork, budget, and strategic planning in the local congregation.
CM 420
Pastoral Care
A course on ministry skills and practical expressions of pastoral services such as basic counseling, marriage, funerals, and other ceremonies.
IC 335
Global Cultural Intelligence
A course designed to improve the cultural awareness and intelligence of those ministering in cross-cultural settings. The United States and other nations are increasingly becoming more multicultural. Empathic and skilled “World Christians” are needed to engage this new world.
PR 308 OR CE 306
Homiletics OR Teaching Ministry of the Church
A course providing the theological basis for preaching and the basic techniques necessary for sermon construction and delivery. Prerequisite: LA 113.
OR
This course is an overview of educational ministries for Christian formation, which surveys the various aspects of educational ministry, including its Biblical, theological, psychological, sociological, and philosophical foundations of Christian formation. It also examines the roles of teacher and students, aim of lesson, curriculum development, teaching methods, learning environment, and evaluation of teaching and learning processes.
SF 260 OR WM 383
Christian Spirituality OR Biblical Theology of Worship
An analysis and practice of authentic relationship with God and God’s creation, resulting in greater love for God and neighbor, as well as deeper life-integration.
OR
A systematic study of Biblical worship principles, themes, vocabulary, and events designed to develop a working theology of worship.

Student Testimonials

Hear from students who’ve earned a BA in Christian Ministry:
  • “In addition to preparing me for a new career in ministry, LCU instilled in me a desire to continue learning."
    — Tim Revis
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