Utilize up to eighty hours of previous life and education experience.

DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

TUITION - $2,395.00

Automatic Monthly Payment Program:  $200 down and $100 a month for a total of $2,395.00.

Up Front Payment Program: $300 reduction for a total of $2,095.00 paid at enrollment.

Tuition does not include textbooks. Please purchase them at your favorite book dealer or www.Amazon.com. 

ABOUT THIS DEGREE PROGRAM:  The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts in Ministry degree program is to broaden the student’s perspectives and understanding of Christian ministry.  The program consists of eight courses which are the equivalent of forty hours of study. Texts must be selected from the list of Authorized Textbooks provided below.  Although all textbooks may be ordered simultaneously, assignments must be submitted one at a time.  Once a textbook is read, a 10 to 20 page paper describing what was read must be submitted for grading.    A four to six page paper is required for each No Travel Seminar.  We are simply asking students for a summary of the material. Review the How to Submit Your Work tab concerning submission of assignments.

SPECIFIC DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:  The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry degree program requires a total of 120 hours.  This is comprised of eight courses (40 hours) plus life, ministry, education, military and work experience (80 hours).   Four of the eight required courses must be core courses chosen from the list of Authorized Textbooks provided below.  Up to four of the eight required courses may be electives.  Electives may be chosen from the Electives Page or the No Travel Seminar tab.  No Travel Seminars are optional.  Up to eight No Travel Seminars may be utilized for this program. 

Courses/Textbooks may not be utilized for more than one degree program.

AUTHORIZED TEXTBOOKS:

MIN 300  Purpose Driven Ministry -  The Purpose-driven Church: Growth Without Compromising Your Message And Mission The Purpose-driven by Rick Warren (Nov 1, 1995)

MIN 320  Effective Ministry Leadership -  Courageous Leadership by Bill Hybels First edition (2002)

MIN 340   Spiritual Leadership 101 - Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer (Unabridged) by J Oswald Sanders (Paperback July 4, 2017)

MIN 360    Church Growth Principles - When God Builds a Church: 10 Principles for Growing a Dynamic Church by Bob Russell and Rusty Russell (Paperback Jun 6, 2015)

MIN 380   Ministry Leadership Training -  Revolution in Leadership: Training Apostles for Tomorrow's Church (Ministry for the Third Millennium Series) by Reggie McNeal (Sep 1, 1998)

MIN 400    Emotional Church Health Development -  The Emotionally Healthy Church, Expanded Edition: A Strategy for Discipleship That Actually Changes Lives by Peter Scazzero, Leighton Ford and Warren Bird (Feb 20, 2010)

MIN 420   Growing Your Church Fellowship -  Connecting Your Heart to Others: Life Together Student Edition (Six Small Group Sessions on Fellowship) by Brett Eastman and Doug Fields (Aug 17, 2003)

MIN 440  Ministry Skills Development I - Letters to Timothy: A Handbook for Pastors by John R. Bisagno and Rick Warren (Jun 1, 2001)

MIN 460   Spiritual Development -   When God Answers Prayer by Bob Russell and Rusty Russell (Jun 15, 2010)

MIN 480    Church Growth 101 -  Church Growth 101 A Church Growth Guidebook for Ministers and Laity by Glenn W Mollette (Paperback - Mar 28, 2012)

MIN 500    Bivocational Ministry -  Serving as a Bivocational Pastor by James W. Highland (Feb 4, 2013)

MIN 512 Pastoral Leadership, Best Practices in Church Management by Dan R. Ebener (Paperback Nov 6, 2018)

MIN 514 Planning Small Groups with Purpose by Steve Gladden (Paperback Jul 3, 2018)

MIN 516 Start Your Own Business by the Staff of Entrepreneurial Media (Paperback Aug 10, 2021)

MIN 518 Handbook for Church Organization, Administration and Ministry by Malcolm W. Coby, (Paperback Mar 7, 2014)

MIN 519 The Church Money Manual: Best Practices for Finance and Stewardship by J. Clif Christopher (Paperback Jul 15, 2014)

MIN 520  Pastoral Skills Development -  The Ambitious Pastor by Rev. Art E. Christmas (Jan 17, 2014)

MIN 570  Ministry Skills Development II -  The Kingdom Focused Church: A Compelling Image of an Achievable Future for Your Church by Gene Mims (May 1, 2003)

MIN 800 Ministry Studies Practical Survey: Minister's Guidebook, Insights from a Fellow Minister by Dr. Glenn W. Mollette - CLICK HERE OR GO TO AMAZON.COM TO  PURCHASE (Hardcover - February 1, 2021)