Christian Ministry Courses
Christian Ministry Curriculum
| Prerequisites | 20 Credits |
|---|---|
| ANTH 210: Cultural Anthropology or SOC 200: Introduction to Sociology (both are required for the Missions concentration) | 3 |
| BTM 213: Christian Doctrine | 3 |
| COMM 212: Public Speaking (required for the Pastoral Ministry concentration) or COMM 213: Relational Communication | 3 |
| PSY 200: General Psychology (optional for the Missions concentration) | 3 |
| GRK 301/302: Elementary Greek or HEB 301/302: Classical Hebrew for Beginners or another foreign language as approved by the program faculty | 8 |
| Major Courses | 39-41 Credits |
|---|---|
| BTM 315: Justice in Bible | 3 |
| BTM electives at the upper division level | 6 |
| BTM 346: Orality: 50 Biblical Stories Essential for Ministry | 3 |
| BTM 470: Leadership Skills for Ministry | 3 |
| CM 495: Internship | 6 |
| CM 499: Senior Capstone | 2 |
| CM or CW electives at the upper division level | 2 |
| CW 225: The Worshipping Community | 2 |
| Choose one course from the following: | |
| BTM 324: History of Theology | 3 |
| HIST 331: History of Christianity I | 3 |
| HIST 332: History of Christianity II | 3 |
| Choose one of the required concentrations listed below | 9-11 |
Christian Apologetics Concentration
| Major Courses | 9 Credits |
|---|---|
| BTM 335: Connecting with a Skeptical World | 3 |
| PHL 320: Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| Choose one course from the following: | |
| COMM 225: Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| PHL 420: Christian Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 |
Missions Concentration
| Major Courses | 11 Credits |
|---|---|
| BTM 204: Introduction to Missions | 3 |
| COMM 220: Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| SOC 210: Global Issues | 3 |
| Choose one course from the following: | |
| RELS 210: The Abrahamic Faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam | 2 |
| RELS 230: World Religions | 2 |
Pastoral Ministry Concentration
| Major Courses | 9 Credits |
|---|---|
| BTM 380: Preaching | 3 |
| BTM 450: Pastoral Ministry | 3 |
| Choose one course from the following: | |
| CM 315: Church Planting and Turning Around Hurting Churches | 3 |
| BTM 335: Connecting With a Skeptical World | 3 |
Youth Ministry Concentration
| Major Courses | 9 Credits |
|---|---|
| CM 360: Principles of Youth Ministry | 3 |
| Choose one course from the following: | |
| CM 315: Church Planting and Turning Around Hurting Churches | 3 |
| BTM 335: Connecting With a Skeptical World | 3 |
| CM 430: Small Groups and Discipleship | 3 |
| Choose one course from the following: | |
| BTM 380: Preaching | 3 |
| BTM 450: Pastoral Ministry | 3 |
Minor in Christian Ministry
| Minor Courses | 19 Credits |
|---|---|
| BTM 315: Justice in the Bible | 3 |
| BTM 335: Connecting with a Skeptical World | 3 |
| BTM 470: Leadership Skills for Ministry | 3 |
| BTM elective at the upper division level | 3 |
| CM or CW elective | 2 |
| CW 225: The Worshipping Community | 2 |
| Choose one course from the following: | |
| CM 360: Principles of Youth Ministry | 3 |
| BTM 450: Pastoral Ministry | 3 |
