Church Ministries Diploma

Those who graduate from this major will have a sound preparation in Bible and Theology (39 semester hours), Practics (27 semester hours) and General Studies (24 semester hours). This major is designed for those desiring to acquire skills in the Christian Education ministry of the Church. To qualify for credentialing after graduation with this major will require some additional hours.

Course Requirements and Curriculum

Freshman Year

Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
ENGL 103
Introduction to Literature
3 BIBL 114
Pentateuch
3
BIBL 113
Hermeneutics
3 RELS 132
Cross Cultural Studies
3
BIBL 115
Gospels
3 EDUC 142
Principles of Teaching
3
RELS 131
Introduction to Spiritual Issues
3 HIST 172
History of the Pentecostal Church
3
RELS 133
Religious Conversion
3 General Studies Elective 3
  15   15

Sophmore Year

Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
PSYC 106
Introduction to Psychology
3 BIBL 212
Acts
3
BIBL 211
Historical Literature
3 THEO 222
Doctrine II
3
THEO 221
Doctrine I
3 PSYC 242
Developmental Psychology
3
EDUC 241
Youth Communication
3 Bible Elective 3
EDUC 243
Resource/Program Development
3 General Studies Elective 3
  15   15

Senior Year

Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
HIST 111
History of Western Civilization
3 HIST 260
History of Christianity
3
THEO 321
Biblical Theology of the Holy Spirit
3 RELS 331
Pastoral Theology
3
RELS 338
Local Church Leadership
3 EDUC 342
Ministry to Adults/Children
3
THEO 421
New Testament Theology
3 THEO 422
Old Testament Theology
1.5
EDUC 445
Church Ministry Internship
1.5 EDUC 445
Church Ministry Internship
1.5
Bible Elective 3 EDUC Elective 3
  15   15

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