B.A. in Christian Ministries

Jonathan Berry '06 appreciates the family-like support, and the diversity of spiritual and educational backgrounds represented in his cohort.

Prepare for effective ministry

Are you:

Interested in exploring the biblical, theological, theoretical, and practical dimensions of ministry?
Looking for preparation for effective ministry?
Planning to pursue seminary or other graduate programs?

Then get started on your degree in Christian ministries today and be actively involved in a faculty-supervised ministry practicum during two semesters of the program.

Integrate your expertise and experience

Students are significant contributors to the learning during class sessions. Your responses to assignments and related experiences from business settings become a valuable part of the classroom dynamic. The adult learning model capitalizes on students' professional and life learning. Your learning will be maximized through this interactive, applied educational model.

Earn 42 semester credits in the Christian Ministries major
Take one course at a time (most three-credit courses last 5-6 weeks)
Meet one evening a week from 6 - 10 p.m.
Be part of a cohort-a supportive group of adults who progress through the entire program together
Register once for the entire major
Be evaluated primarily on written assignments, class discussions, projects, and small group participation
Meet on Bethel's campus near the intersection of 35W and 694 or at convenient Metro locations.
Park for free.

Credits Needed for Graduation

Courses in the Christian Ministries major, elective and general education courses constitute the total Bethel academic program. A minimum of 122 semester credits is required for graduation.

Credits required before enrolling in a major (may include a combination of elective credit options)	60
Upper-division credits in the Christian Ministries major	42
Additional credits earned through elective credit options	+20
Total semester credits required for graduation	122

Policies

All program policies can be found in the CAPS catalog. The catalog can be download here in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Once the file is downloaded, you will be able to view and print the document using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have that program on your computer, follow this link to download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader.