Christian Ministries
SOLID PREPARATION FOR A VARIETY OF CHURCH MINISTRIES
Indiana Wesleyan University's Bachelor of Science with a major in Christian Ministries degree will prepare you to serve as a pastor or staff minister in a variety of church settings. The program combines classical religion studies such as theology and church history with practical ministry courses such as leadership, counseling, worship, and Christian education.
The IWU Christian Ministries program may be taken as either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts. (Additional courses in ancient languages are required for the Bachelor of Arts.) This degree meets the ordination requirements for some denominations (including The Wesleyan Church) and provides a solid practical foundation for those who go on to seminary.
The students in the Christian Ministries program are highly active in campus ministries as well as in local churches every week where they lead worship, run exciting youth ministries, and serve in other areas.
CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES MINOR
A minor in Christian Ministries consists of 24 credit hours of courses specifically relating to professional preparation for pastoral or para-church ministry.
Students may also choose to earn an Associate of Science degree for quick entry into the workforce and a foundation for further education.
Courses
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MINISTRY CORE
*Students will also take 3 credit hours of a Bible elective.
PRACTICAL THEOLOGY
RELIGIOUS AND MINISTERIAL STUDIES
Students will also take 3 credit hours in each of the following:
- Religious Ministerial Studies Elective
- Old Testament Upper Level Bible Elective
- New Testament Upper Level Bible Elective
In addition to the courses listed, Wesleyan students are required to take REL-431 (Wesleyan Church History/Discipline).
Non-Wesleyan students may study their own denominational heritage through independent learning or select an Historical Theology elective.
Christian Ministries – A.B.
In addition to the required courses for the B.S. degree listed above, students will also take six credit hours of ancient languages (Greek, Hebrew, or Latin).
Christian Ministries Minor
The courses listed on this page represent a sample of courses. For the official program requirements please visit the University Catalog.
Faculty
By becoming a Christian Ministries major in the School of Theology and Ministry at Indiana Wesleyan University, you will gain real-life experience working in a local church or para-church organization. In addition, you will have the opportunity to learn from several well-known professors, including Bud Bence, Keith Drury, and David Vardaman. We strive to make the Christian Ministries major the best at training students for practical, everyday, life-changing, theologically-grounded ministry.
Meet The Theology And Ministry Faculty