A.S. Christian Ministry Leadership

 

Overview

Aspiring ministers and lay leaders in the church face significant obstacles to maximizing their potential. They need engaging and relevant education and solid biblical and theological training to prepare them for local church leadership. Churches need talent and discipleship resources to launch new ministries, engage communities, and develop effective disciple-makers. The Associate of Science in Christian Ministry Leadership at IWU equips you to rise to the challenge, follow your call and begin working in local church and non-profit settings.

  • Highly affordable online ministry education
  • Apply your studies to your current ministry context
  • Courses are rooted in effective leadership theory and practice
  • Optional ministry leadership labs help you learn through hands-on experience

Learn To

  • Lead people with strategic vision and concrete goals
  • Multiply disciples and equip other church leaders
  • Grow in spiritual maturity and shepherd others in their growth
  • Articulate theology in ways that result in transformation of lives

Featured Courses

  • Christian Spirituality
  • Methods of Bible Study
  • Foundations of Personal Leadership
  • Foundations of Leadership, Followership and Discipleship

Career Data

  • Average salary in US 2018: $47,082 (Economic Modeling Specialists, Intl.)
  • Over 330,000 people are employed in church leadership positions across the United States (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018)

Accreditation

Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees*

Status Credit Hours Tuition
Non-Pastor 60 Total $392 / credit hour
Pastor1 60 Total 25% Discount Per Credit Hour
Wesleyan Pastor2 60 Total 45% Discount Per Credit Hour
Bridge Initiative 60 Total $7000 / year


1 A "pastor" must hold an official pastoral title from their church or para-church organization. They shall be directly accountable to either a local administrative board, District Superintendent, Bishop, or Pastor.
2 A "Wesleyan pastor" is an individual who is under appointment through The Wesleyan Church.

The total cost of the program, including tuition, books, eBooks and fees, will be determined prior to your enrollment. The cost will be divided into several payments spread over the course of the program. Course textbooks will be shipped to you before each course begins. The cost of books increases for shipments outside of the 48 contiguous United States.

The total credit hours and per-credit-hour costs listed above are effective for the core program. For prerequisite or other required courses if applicable, students will need to pay for appropriate tuition, materials, and any additional fees. Costs may change if you withdraw from the program and restart in a future program at a later date.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans benefits, and even employer reimbursement.

For information about financial aid, call 800-621-8667, ext. 2516, visit our financial aid website, or email IWUfinaid@indwes.edu.

 

Courses

Below is the list of courses required to complete the program. Courses are generally taken sequentially, one at a time, until the program is complete. Full course descriptions may be viewed by clicking on the course titles below. For further information, feel free to contact us.

Standard Track

Foundational Course - 3 credit hours required

GEN-111

General Education - 24 credit hours required

View a full list of General Education Course Descriptions

  • Written Communication - 6 credit hours
  • Oral Communication - 3 credit hours
  • Mathematics - 3 credit hours
  • Natural Science - 3 credit hours
  • General Psychology (PSY 150) - 3 credit hours
  • Arts and Humanities - 3 credit hours
  • New Testament Introduction (BIL 112) - 3 credit hours

Core Courses - 33 credit hours required

BIL-111,THE-201,REL-227,BIL-201,MIN-215,MIN-240,MIN-121,MIN-175,REL-241,REL-285,MIN-285

Experiential Learning Course Options

Students have the option to replace MIN-240, REL-241, REL-285, and MIN-285 with:

MIN-112, MIN-113,MIN-211,MIN-212

 

Requirements

Below are the lists of requirements for the AS in Christian Ministry Leadership program. Click on each link to expand the requirements. If you have any questions about the admissions process, feel free to contact one of our admissions representatives at 1-866-498-4968.

Admission Requirements

  • Proof of standard high school diploma or GED certification.

Graduation Requirements

  • 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 in IWU Catalog (General Education Requirements).
  • Payment of all tuition and fees in order to receive a diploma.

Start Dates

Below are the program locations, upcoming dates, and meeting times for the Associate of Science in Christian Ministry Leadership program. This list is updated regularly as new classes are added.