Associate of Arts in Pastoral Ministry

This two-year associates program prepares individuals for local church ministry/staff positions. The student who completes this program will be able to demonstrate a general knowledge of the Bible, biblical teachings and ministry skills, with an emphasis on the practical application of these in ministry situations.

Core Curriculum:

General Education Requirements (20 hrs.)
Bible/Theology Component (13 hrs.)
Ministry Studies (23 hrs.)
Ministry Electives (10 hrs.)

Associate of Arts in Ministry (66 hrs.)

Required Courses:

Baptist Doctrine (3 hrs.)
Bible Elective (2 hrs.)
New Testament 1–2 (2 hrs. each, 4 hrs. total)
Old Testament 1-2 (2 hrs. each, 4 hrs. total)
Evangelism (3 hrs.)
Introduction to Ministry (3 hrs.)
Introduction to Missions (2 hrs.)
Church Administration (3 hrs.)
P.S. in Ministry (3 hrs.)
Introduction to Counseling (3 hrs.)
Worship and Music (3 hrs.)
Spiritual Formation (2 hrs.)
Internship I and II (1 hr.)
Ministry Electives (10 hrs.)
General Studies (20 hrs.)