Ministry
Associate of Arts
Prepare to Serve. Lead with Purpose. Grow in Calling.
The Associate of Arts in Ministry at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ equips students with a biblical, practical, and faith-centered foundation for ministry and leadership.
Designed for students who feel called to serve in church, ministry, nonprofit, or mission-focused contexts, this 60-unit program combines biblical studies, general education, and ministry concentration coursework.
Students will study Scripture, hermeneutics, ministry leadership, Christian worldview, and intercultural engagement while choosing a concentration in either Pastoral Ministry or Global Leadership.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ the Program
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s AA in Ministry combines biblical knowledge with practical preparation for Christian service. Through a faith-integrated curriculum, students develop a strong foundation in Scripture, leadership, communication, and ministry practice while preparing to serve faithfully in diverse cultural and ministry settings.
Graduates of the AA in Ministry will be prepared to:
Courses
Students complete general education, biblical studies, and ministry concentration coursework, including:
- English Composition 1 (ENGL101A)
- English Composition 2 (ENGL101B)
- Fine Arts Elective
- History Elective
- Developmental Psychology (PSYC141)
- Intercultural Studies Elective (±õ°ä³§100–499)
- Gospel Worldview for Freshmen (THEO152) or Gospel Worldview Praxis (THEO352)
- General Education Elective
- Old Testament Literature and Interpretation (BIBL105)
- New Testament Literature and Interpretation (BIBL106)
- Hermeneutics (BIBL349)
- Romans (NT308)
- Bible Electives (9 units)
- Ministry Concentration Courses (12 units)
Concentrations
Students in the AA in Ministry choose one of two concentrations:
Pastoral Ministry
Designed for students preparing for local church, discipleship, pastoral, or ministry leadership settings.
Global Leadership
Designed for students interested in cross-cultural ministry, missions, nonprofit leadership, or service in global contexts.
Full Course Catalog
To view all courses and course descriptions, please see our current Academic Catalog.
“At ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, we love helping students discover how God can use their gifts to make a difference. The Ministry program gives students practical experience, strong biblical foundations, and the confidence to lead and serve wherever they feel called.â€
Faculty
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s dedicated community of faculty, both full-time and adjunct, are here to walk alongside you, equipping you with the knowledge and values you’ll need to establish a meaningful career, grow spiritually, and succeed in all areas of your life. Learn more about our full-time faculty.
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