Grand Canyon University The College of Theology 19 courses 120 total credits
The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry prepares students for pastoral leadership in the local church and other Christian ministries. This practically oriented program is designed to equip students with the broad understandings and skills needed for faithful, Christian ministry. Graduates of this program will possess basic biblical and theological knowledge, understand the dynamics of pastoral leadership, develop Christian character, and acquire the skills needed for effective ministry. The core of this pre-seminary curriculum provides a well-rounded theological education with emphasis on personal and professional formation and the development of ministerial abilities. Coursework in biblical, theological, and historical studies is combined with practical courses in leadership, spiritual formation, communication, and ministry. Students learn how to apply biblical and theological truth personally and practically to life and ministry contexts. Ministry internships provide additional opportunities for students to connect sound doctrine and practical ministry experience within the context of local churches and ministries. This is an accelerated program (3+2) which requires a 12-month program of study and entails undergraduate and graduate coursework. Graduates will earn a BA after completing all undergraduate requirements and a Master of Divinity after completing all graduate requirements.
| Total General Education | 34-40 credits |
| Total Christian Ministry (Accelerated Pathway to MDiv) Major | 64 credits |
| Total Electives | 16-22 credits |
| Total Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry (Accelerated Pathway to MDiv) | 120 credits |
Christian Ministry (Accelerated Pathway to MDiv) Major
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIB-106 | Old Testament Survey | 4 |
| MIN-104 | Pastoral Identity Lab | 1 |
| BIB-107 | New Testament Survey | 4 |
| BIB-355 | Biblical Interpretation and Application | 4 |
| MIN-114 | Spiritual Formation Lab | 1 |
| BIB-350 | Pentateuch | 4 |
| HTH-330 | Christian Ethics | 4 |
| MIN-204 | Relational Skills Lab | 1 |
| MIN-430 | Ministerial Communication | 4 |
| BIB-360 | Gospels and Acts | 4 |
| MIN-214 | Ministry Skills Lab | 1 |
| MIN-500 | Enchiridion on Ministry: Purpose, Principles, and Practice | 4 |
| HTH-505 | Systematic Theology I | 4 |
| MIN-509 | Christian Character Formation | 4 |
| BIB-650 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 4 |
| HTH-475 | Applied Theology | 4 |
| MIN-526 | Ministerial Ethics | 4 |
| HTH-550 | Systematic Theology II | 4 |
| MIN-494 | Ministry Internship | 4 |
| Total Christian Ministry (Accelerated Pathway to MDiv) Major | 64 credits | |
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