Christian Ministries Major
Major or Minor
Are you called to ministry? Do you want to use your gifts and talents to serve God and others? If so, then a Christian ministries degree at Bethel University may be the right choice for you.
With concentrations in biblical studies, children’s ministries, Christian ministries, sports ministries, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and youth ministries, this program will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and spiritual formation you need to be effective in your area of ministry. You will learn about the Bible, theology, church history, and ministry practices. The primary emphasis of this degree is service to the church and the world. Graduates also found their studies gave them a solid foundation for graduate school.
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mentoring opportunities with faculty
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student-to-faculty ratio
100%
of students receive some form of financial assistance
Christian Ministries Major
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Program | Biblical Studies Concentration – 4 years
Courses will include:
- Greek or Hebrew Exegesis
- Pentateuch and Historical Books
- Poetic Books and Wisdom Literature
- Old Testament & Prophetic Books
- Jesus and the Gospels
- Acts and Pauline Epistles
- General Epistles and Revelation
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Program | Children’s Ministries Concentration – 4 years
Courses will include:
- Foundations of Education
- Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- Child Care Administration
- Early Childhood Learning Environment
- Teaching and Learning in Ministry
- Internship in Ministry
- School-Age Growth & Development
- Foundations of Special Education: Theories, Laws and Processes
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Program | Christian Ministries Concentration – 4 years
Courses will include:
- Greek or Hebrew Exegesis
- Pentateuch and Historical Books
- Jesus and the Gospels
- The Christian World Mission
- Teaching and Learning in Ministry
- Church Management and Administration
- Homiletics
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Program | Sports Ministries Concentration – 4 years
Courses will include:
- Team Sports
- Motor Behavior
- Psychosocial Dimension of Kinesiology
- Exercise Training Techniques and Programming
- Administration & Organization of Physical Education & Recreation
- Teaching and Learning in Ministry
- Camping and Outdoor Ministry
- Multicultural Ministry
H4 Bachelor of Arts (BA) Program | TESOL Concentration – 4 years
Courses will include:
- Language Acquisition and Cultural Adaptation
- Intercultural Communication
- Standard English Grammar
- Introduction to the Study of Language
- Theories and Practice of Second Language Acquisition
- Methods in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Program | Youth Ministries Concentration – 4 years
Courses will include:
- Adolescent Growth & Development
- Effective Teaching in Youth Ministry
- Teaching and Learning in Ministry
- Camping and Outdoor Ministry
- Multicultural Ministry
- Leadership & Administration in Youth Ministry
- Counseling Teenagers in Crisis
Christian Ministries Minor
Courses will include:
- Foundations of Christian Ministry
- Biblical Interpretation
- Evangelism & Discipleship
Prepare for an exciting future as a/an:
- Pastor
- Chaplain
- Christian counselor
- Church planter
- Children’s pastor
- Youth leader
- Missionary
- Teacher
- Sports director
- Non-profit organizational leader
You’ll gain career-shaping skills such as:
- Biblical interpretation
- Age-appropriate biblical teaching
- Tools to share the gospel through non-preaching methods
Students take part in local internships in places such as:
- Churches
- Schools
- Non-profit organizations
Christian Ministry Major Highlights
With concentrations in biblical studies, children’s ministries, Christian ministries, sports ministries, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and youth ministries, this program will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and spiritual formation you need to be effective in your area of ministry. You will learn about the Bible, theology, church history, and ministry practices. The primary emphasis of this degree is service to the church and the world. Graduates also found their studies gave them a solid foundation for graduate school.
Also Consider These Areas of Study
As you’re pursuing a degree in Christian ministries, you may explore pairing it with one of the following degrees:
Still deciding?
Meet Our Faculty
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)
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