SEM.CMIN.AS - Associate of Science - Major in Christian Ministries

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About the Program

Program Description

The Associate of Science degree with a major in Christian Ministries (ASM) prepares students for entry-level ministry roles in Christian churches and para-church organizations. It also enables laypersons in local churches to gain greater spiritual development, gain greater awareness of critical ministry functions and issues, and enhance their current service. This degree meets many academic and practicum requirements for licensing and/or ordination in many churches including The Wesleyan Church. Additionally, it prepares students for bachelor-level work in Christian Ministry, Ministry Leadership, Theology, or Biblical Studies. Nearly two-thirds of the requirements for ordination in The Wesleyan Church are satisfied within this program.

Program Requirements

Admissions Requirements for this Program

The admission requirements for the associate degree program is as follows:

Proof of standard high school diploma or GED certification.

Transfer credit for core curriculum requirements for undergraduate programs within the College of Adult and Professional Studies may be granted as follows:

Credit must have been earned at a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a minimum grade of "C".
Students must complete at least 15 hours of the core curriculum at Indiana Wesleyan University.

Additional Requirements for this Program

Christian Ministries - Program of Study

AS - Foundational Courses

WSEM-101 Principles of Lifelong Learning 3

Required Courses

PSY-150 General Psychology 3 to 3
(also meets General Education Requirement)

BIL-111 Introduction to Old Testament 3

BIL-112 Introduction to New Testament 3
(also meets General Education Requirement)

THE-201 Survey of Biblical Doctrine 3

REL-227 Christian Spirituality 3

MIN-268 Introduction to Church Leadership and Administration 3

BIL-201 Methods in Bible Study 3

MIN-280 Preaching Jonah 3

MIN-240 Cultural Contexts of Ministry 3

REL-277 Evangelism and Global Outreach of the Local Church 3

CED-256 Christian Education in the Local Church 3

REL-236 Worship in the Local Church 3

REL-265 Pastoral Ministry in the Local Church 3

Graduation Requirements for this Program

To graduate the following requirements must be met:

Completion of 60 semester hours.
Completion of the required core (major) courses with a GPA of 2.0 or higher and a minimum of 15 hours of the core (major) taken at Indiana Wesleyan University.
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Completion of 24 hours of general education requirements as specified by the General Education Requirements.
Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.