Bi-Vocational Ministry Major
Major
Many churches nationwide are moving toward employing bi-vocational (or co-vocational) pastors who lead the church while also working another job. Earning a bi-vocational ministry degree prepares graduates for serving in ministry while simultaneously working in another field. This major provides a strong foundation in biblical study, theology, teaching/preaching, evangelism and discipleship and enables a student to prepare for work in another vocational field.
1:1
mentoring opportunities with faculty
11:1
student-to-faculty ratio
100%
of students receive some form of financial assistance
Bi-Vocational Ministry Major
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Program – 4 years
- Biblical Interpretation
- Pentateuch and Historical Books
- Jesus and the Gospels
- Evangelism & Discipleship
- Homiletics
- Effective Teaching in Youth Ministry
- Systematic Theology
- Biblical Theology
Prepare for an exciting future as a/an:
- Executive pastor
- Teaching pastor
- Creative arts pastor
- Missions pastor
- Senior pastor
You’ll gain career-shaping skills such as:
- Biblical study
- Theology
- Teaching/preaching
- Evangelism
- Discipleship
Students completing this major will fulfill the course requirements for licensing/ordination in the Missionary Church.
Bi-Vocational Ministry Major Highlights
The bi-vocational ministry major prepares graduates for serving in ministry while simultaneously working in another field. This degree provides a strong foundation in biblical study, theology, teaching/preaching, evangelism and discipleship and enables a student to prepare for work in another vocational field.
Also Consider These Areas of Study
Students completing this supplemental major must also complete another full major for a bachelor’s degree during their studies at Bethel. The bi-vocational ministry major pairs well with most other majors on campus, including:
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Meet Our Faculty & Staff
Robert Brandt
Associate Professor of Christian Ministries
Timothy Erdel
Adjunct Faculty, Religion & Philosophy; Archivist & Theological Librarian; Committee on Humanities
Becki Graves
Admission Advisor, BU-X; Director of Worship Arts Program
Keith Koteskey
Interim Dean of Humanities & Social Sciences; Associate Professor of Christian Ministries
Terry Linhart
Associate Vice President for Adult, Graduate and Extension studies (AGX)
Take the Next Step
Take the first step toward your Bethel University degree in bi-vocational ministry. Visit campus, apply, request information or ask questions about financial aid.