ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN MINISTRY
Program Description
The Associate of Arts in Ministry is designed for people who are seeking to become pastors in some capacity or those who are already pastoring and desire to learn more. To earn the degree, students must complete 60 credit hours at $295 per course. Tuition for this course will not increase as long as the student maintains continual enrollment.
The program includes the following courses:
Student Success provides students with the skills to navigate successfully through college including time and money management as well as many other skills.
Interpersonal Communication provides and enhances communication skills particularly those whose goal is to lead in a church setting.
English, Reading and Composition builds a foundation for all the reading and writing required at the college level.
Critical Thinking prepares students with the skills to evaluate, analyze, and interpret information logically.
Study of the Old Testament helps students delve more deeply into the Old Testament books to find facts not known heretofore.
Study of the New Testament examines each book in the New Testament searching for authorship and subject matter.
Study of the Life of Christ follows Christ through His earthly ministry seeking to bring new insight of several topics.
Strategic Leadership endeavors to equip any person who is currently a pastor with and acquaint and guide those seeking to become a pastor.
Learning to be a Leader helps students learn the qualities of a great leader based on the leaders in the Bible.
The Spiritual Pastor focuses on examining the attributes of a spiritually healthy leader.
Learning to be a Pastor I offers sound advice for pastors and those studying to become pastors.
The Oneness Doctrine I & II focuses on biblical proof of apostolic doctrine along with the study of the “silent years” using additional research.
Church History begins with the book of Acts and continues through the 20th century.
Christian Discipleship examines ways pastors can teach others how to disciple new converts.
Spiritual Formation studies how pastors and future pastors can continue to grow.
Pastoral Counseling I & II offers sound practices and knowledge to equip themselves for this portion of pastoring.
Homiletics provides pastors with a plethora of information from experienced and highly respected pastors/preachers.
Church Administration offers practical guidance tailored for pastors, ministers and church leaders alike.