Bachelor Of Arts In Ministerial Studies

Christian Life College offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ministerial Studies and several minors to support individual specialties.

The goal of the Bachelor of Arts degree in Ministerial Studies is to provide quality Christian Education and an adequate education for ministry preparation.

Minor in Biblical and Theological Studies (Pre-Seminary)
Minor in Music Ministry
Minor in Missions and Evangelism
Minor in Christian Education
Minor in Youth Ministry

Minor in Biblical and Theological Studies (Pre-Seminary)

The minor in Biblical and Theological studies is designed for the student who anticipates continuing studies at the graduate level. An introduction to both Greek and Hebrew is a requisite for such study. Upon completion of this minor, the student is able to:

1 - Gain entrance into seminaries requiring language exams
2 - Demonstrate comprehension of both Old and New Testaments
3 - Articulate a distinctive substantive theological conviction
4 - Employ theological method with an emphasis on exegesis

Minor in Music Ministry

The Music Ministry minor is designed to prepare the student to effectively minister through music in the local church by providing the balance of academics and practice. Students who complete a minor in music ministry at Christian Life College may expect to serve in the local church as musicians, singers, choir members, choir directors, worship leaders, and ministers of music.

The Christian musician-leader is not only concerned with fine musicianship, but also recognizes the fact that we minister to and with people. Currently we are experiencing rapid developments in music ministry demanding competent and spirit-filled Christian music ministers. The graduate with a minor in music ministry will:

1 - Demonstrate competence in leading the music ministry of a local church
2 - Confidently provide appropriate music for worship
3 - Teach Biblical texts with conviction on the subject of worship in ministry
4 - Express sensitivity to the variety of needs represented in a congregation

Minor in Missions and Evangelism

The minor in missions and evangelism is designed to prepare the student with a working knowledge of aspects related to local church evangelism and world missions. Upon completion of the minor in missions and evangelism, the student should be able to:

1 - Articulate a philosophy on home and world missions
2 - Demonstrate competency in the sharing of one's personal faith
3 - Pursue active ministry in missions and/or evangelism
4 - Begin ministry in a specific field of mission and/or evangelism

Minor in Christian Education

The department of Christian Education provides practical training in the use of contemporay, Biblically-based education as a primary means for working with people of all age levels. The Christian Education minor prepares the student to function well within an educational ministry. Their field of ministry may include the home, local church, church school or other agency that emphasizes teaching and training.

Foundational preparation equips the student for a variety of educational ministries. These include areas such as directing church education, working with children or youth, teaching in church schools, effective parenting, and serving in related ministries. The graduate with a minor in this field will be able to:

1 - Articulate their own personal philosophy of Christian Education
2 - Model the role of an effective teacher in a local church ministry
3 - Foster mature interpersonal relationships in order to work and plan in harmony with others
4 - Administer, organize and develop an effective program to meet the educational needs of the local church

Minor in Youth Ministry

The minor in youth ministry is designed to prepare students for effective ministry to today’s youth culture. Ministry requirements for this calling include special leadership skills. Foundational preparation equips the student for a variety of educational ministries. These include areas such as directing church education, working with children or youth, teaching in church schools, effective parenting, and serving in related ministries.

The graduate with a minor in this field will be able to:

1 - Articulate their own personal philosophy of Christian Education
2 - Model the role of an effective teacher in a local church ministry
3 - Foster mature interpersonal relationships in order to work and plan in harmony with others
4 - Administer, organize and develop an effective program to meet the educational needs of the local church