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Christian Ministry Degree
Explore humankind’s religious experience from a Christian perspective. Gain a biblical, theological, and pastoral Christian education through field courses and experiences central to preparing Christian leaders. Transform your faith into action, pursue a Christian Ministry degree and impact lives.
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Answer the call to serve. Prepare for a life of purpose. Become a beacon of hope. Start with a Christian Ministry degree.
The Christian ministry major at Anderson University is designed to prepare students to impact the world for Christ as servant leaders. This program is intended to be the first step in a plan for lifelong learning within ministry.
Explore coursework designed to develop your appreciation for the biblical foundations of the Christian faith and develop your appreciation for and critical reflection of Christian beliefs, practices, and experiences. Share your passion for service. Begin your journey in Christian Ministry degree and make a lasting impact.
Fulfill your calling, lead with compassion.
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EXPLORE THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY DEGREE
The program is designed for students desiring to enter the field upon graduation but who might choose to continue their studies later and for students entering seminary immediately upon graduation. Courses in this major encourage ministry practice and informed reflection on that practice, giving students a robust, well-rounded education of both depth and breadth within the calling of ministry.
Degree Options
- Graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in 3 or 4 years.
- Complete the 4+1 program, from BA to MDiv.
- Complete a minor in Christian Ministry.
- Looking for our online option? Learn more about our online ministry degree.
Complementary Double Major
Christian ministry is also offered as a complementary major and may be taken alongside any other major. This approach strengthens students’ preparation for servanthood in today’s world by connecting theological, biblical, and ministerial knowledge with students’ knowledge base. It offers the opportunity to prepare for ministry while also preparing for another profession and gives students a broad base in preparation for graduate study in ministry.
Classes
- History of Christianity
- Christian Ethics
- Methods in Biblical Exegesis
- Ministry Seminar
- Theology in a Ministry Context
- Hermeneutics: The Practice of Interpreting
- American Religious History
- Introduction to Christian Theology
- View the courses required for the full major.
- View the courses required for the complementary major.
Experiential Learning
The AU Department of Christian Ministry stresses the Bible as the basis of ministry training. Christian ministries majors undertake internships and experiential courses with agencies such as Urban Studies in cities like Chicago or Indianapolis, and the Heart Institute in Florida.
Careers Pathways
- Campus Minister
- Pastor
- Non-Profit Leadership
- Missionary
- Graduate study in ministry
- Lay ministry while pursuing another profession
- A position of leadership in ministry in a local congregation, a church-related organization, or a related field
Graduate School
Many of our students transition into graduate programs at the Anderson University School of Theology and Christian Ministry, but others have attended Claremont School of Theology, Duke Divinity School, Union Theological Seminary, Vanderbilt University, Fuller Theological Seminary, and Asbury Theological Seminary.
If you are interested in graduate school as a next step, we encourage you to learn more about the 4+1 track of our Christian ministry and master of divinity program, which can be completed in five years.
Meet our faculty during your campus visit.
_ School of Theology and Christian Ministry
Joshua Alley
Assistant Director of the Massey Center for Compelling Preaching
Dr. Rustin Brian
Adjunct Professor of Theology
Jaymie Dieterle
Administrative and Grants Coordinator
Dr. Jeffrey W. Frymire
Director of the James Earl Massey Center for Compelling Preaching
Dr. Stephen (Randy) Gooder
Adjunct Faculty, PACT
Dr. Leanne Ketcham
Assistant Professor of Preaching and Practical Theology
Rodney A. Kilgore
Assistant Professor of New Testament
Dr. Sarah LaRose
Adjunct Faculty, SOTCM
Dr. Gilbert Lozano
Professor of Biblical Studies and Hebrew
Dr. Carron Odokara
Adjunct Professor
Dr. G. Alan Overstreet
Academic Director, School of Theology and Christian Ministry
Dr. Bart Riggins
Adjunct Faculty, SOTCM
Ramon Rivera
Director of Ministry Education in Spanish
Dr. Jason Varner
Director of the Peace and Conflict Transformation (PACT) Program; Associate Professor of the History of Christianity
Dr. Nathan J. Willowby
Dean, College of Christian Ministry, and Music, Theatre, & Dance
The Anderson You
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