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BA in Preaching Ministry

One of the most widely recognized phrases in the history of Lincoln Christian University is, "The preachers are coming."

These words were first spoken by our founder and president, Earl C Hargrove, in the sermon that launched our institution in 1944. LCU was born to produce preachers.

With a preaching degree from LCU, you’ll be prepared to serve a diverse and changing world. Whether you choose to minister at home or abroad, or you find yourself serving in a rural congregation or at an urban megachurch, you can be confident that a degree from LCU will equip you to share the Good News with discernment, humility, and grace.

Potential Careers

Proclamation Pastor
Associate Pastor
Teacher
Evangelist

Sample Course List

Some of the classes you’ll take while pursuing your BA in Preaching Ministry:
BI 170
Interpreting the Christian Scriptures
A study of the resources, principles, and methods of interpreting Scripture.
CH 380
History of American Christianity and the Stone-Campbell Movement
This course surveys the history of Christianity in the United States by examining key ideas, figures, and movements primarily active in the period of 1700 to 2000. The course discusses the issues involved in transplanting and adjusting old European church systems to the New World and also creating distinctly American expressions of the Christian faith. Special attention will be given to the rise and development of the Stone-Campbell (or Restoration) Movement in this social and religious context.
ID 101
An Introduction to Worldviews
This course introduces the concept of worldview as a tool to understand, compare, and evaluate a variety of philosophical and religious perspectives (e.g., Deism, Secular Humanism, Marxism, Nihilism, Existentialism, Postmodernism, etc.). Attention is given to the nature and implications of a Christian worldview in the context of our contemporary pluralistic culture.
CM 201
Foundations of Christian Ministry
A survey of the Biblical, theological, and historical foundations for ministry in the contemporary church, so that students can 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.
PR 308
Homiletics
A course providing the theological basis for preaching and the basic techniques necessary for sermon construction and delivery.

Student Testimonials

Hear from students who’ve earned a BA in Preaching Ministry:
  • “I had been preaching for a couple of years before I came to LCU and thought I had the whole preaching thing down. I was very wrong. LCU has made me a better pastor!”
    — Brett Trefren
  • “I looked at [Lincoln Christian], saw the preaching program here, and absolutely loved it. This is the first time I'm actually excited about school. In high school you learn all these things, but you're not really 'all in.' I know that each and every one of these classes is preparing me for a lifetime of ministry."
    — Zach Thompson
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