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The Christian Ministries degree program gives a fundamental preparation for church ministry in general, then allows the student to concentrate on an area of particular interest.

 

CHRISTIAN MINISTRY DEPARTMENT

Chair: Ronald Clouse, M.A.C.M.

 

Degrees offered:

Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Purpose:

The Christian Ministry Department seeks to accomplish a three-fold purpose:

1. To adequately prepare those students who sense a divine call to fulltime ministry.
2. To provide biblical and theological foundation to those students who are engaged in one of the college‘s other degree programs.
3. To provide Biblical, theological, and ministerial studies to those students who may be attending the college for the purpose of improving their own spiritual formation and Christian service, but may not sense a divine call to full-time vocational ministry.

Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry provides Biblical, theological, and ministerial studies to those students who may be attending the college for the purpose of improving their own spiritual formation and Christian service, the college offers the Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry.

COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS

To complete the Associate of Arts, 65 credits are required.

General Education Requirements:  42 Credits

Core Requirements:  23 Credits

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry at American Indian College:

• The student will display a basic ability to study and interpret the Scriptures, appropriately applying scriptural truth to the cultural context in which he or she is engaged.
• The student will demonstrate the basic skills necessary for effective teaching, preaching, and lay leadership in local churches or para-church ministries.

 

Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry

Program of Study

65 Credits

General Education: 42 credits

Core Requirements: 23 credits

 

Bible and Theology: 12 credits

BIB 213 Synoptic Gospels (3)

BIB 233 Biblical Interpretation (3)

BIB 243 Acts (3)

BIB 253 Pauline Epistles (3)

 

Ministerial Studies: 11 Credits

MIS 113 World and U. S. Missions (3)

PMT 112 Principles of Evangelism (2)

PMT 232 Foundations of Leadership (2)

PMT 242 The Assemblies of God (2)

PMT 312 Biblical Preaching I (2)

 

Bachelor Arts in Christian Ministry

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry adequately prepares students who sense a divine call to ministry. The program is designed to prepare students in the Bible, theology, and practical aspects of Christian Ministry

COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS

 

To complete the Bachelor of Arts, 128 credits are required.

• General Education Requirements:  42 credits
• Core Requirements:   59 credits
• Concentration Requirements:   24 credits
• General Elective Requirements:  3 credits

 

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

 

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry at

American Indian College:

• The student will display the ability to study and interpret the Scriptures, appropriately applying Scriptural truth to the cultural context in which he/she is engaged.
• The student will demonstrate an effective teaching and/or preaching ministry.
• The student will understand the nature and purposes of the Church in both its universal and local expressions.
• The student will display the skills necessary to provide effective leadership to local churches or para-church ministries.
• The student will exhibit the Christian character, personal maturity, and moral integrity necessary for Christian service.
• The degree program gives a fundamental preparation for church ministry in general, then allows the student to concentrate on an area of particular interest.

 

The student will choose one from the following Concentrations:

 

Church Ministries Concentration                                        (24 credits)

The goal of this concentration is to intensify the basic ministerial introduction in the degree core, providing a deeper, well-balanced education in the multifaceted ministry of the local church. This program will benefit those intending to serve in evangelistic ministries as well as those looking to minister as pastors.

Christian Education and Youth Ministry Concentration (24 credits)

The purpose of this concentration is to supply the student with additional education and training in the educational ministry of the church, combined with an introduction to the particular needs of youth. Electives may be chosen to weight the program toward one of these areas or the other, or may be combined to provide a good foundation in both areas.

Intercultural Ministries Concentration                               (24 credits)

The goal of this concentration is to prepare students for intercultural ministry if they aspire to ministry in cross-cultural settings. Students who are intending to serve in Native American ministry may want to consider this program since it can enhance the effectiveness of their ministry to those of other tribes and regions.

Bible and Theology Concentration                                      (24 credits)

This concentration is designed to deepen the biblical knowledge of the student to a greater degree than is possible through the degree core. It allows the student who is comfortable with the amount of ministerial studies in the degree core to take advantage of the unique opportunity of resident studies at the College, spending the majority of their junior and senior years in the direct study of God‘s Word.

Bachelor Arts in Christian Ministry

Program of Study       

128 credits

General Education: 42 credits

Core Requirements: 59 credits

 

Bible: 21 credits

BIB 213 Synoptic Gospels (3)

BIB 233 Biblical Interpretation (3)

BIB 243 Acts (3)

BIB 253 Pauline Epistles (3)

BIB 323 Romans and Galatians (3)

 

Choose One:

BIB 313 Prophets I: Isaiah (3)

BIB 333 Prophets II: Minor Prophets (3)

BIB 363 Daniel and Revelation (3)

 

BIB 443 Pentateuch (3)

 

Theology: 9 credits

THE 123 Theology of the Scriptures, God, and Christ (3)

THE 213 Theology of Man, Sin, Salvation, and Angels (3)

THE 323 Theology of the Holy Spirit, Church, & Final Events (3)

 

Ministerial Studies Core: 29 credits

CHS 313 Church History (3)

CST 323 Intercultural Communications and Relationships (3)

MIS 113 World and U.S. Missions (3)

PMT 112 Principles of Evangelism (2)

PMT 212 Introduction to Spiritual Formation (2)

PMT 232 Foundations of Leadership (2)

PMT 242 The Assemblies of God (2)

PMT 312 Biblical Preaching I (2)

PMT 322 Biblical Preaching II (2)

PMT 352 Ministerial Ethics & Relationships (2)

PMT 453 The Ministry of the Pastor (3)                                                               

SOC 313 Marriage and Family (3) 

 

In addition to the program core, the student will fulfill the requirements of one of the following concentrations:

Concentration Requirements: 

Church Ministries Concentration: 24 credits

BIB/LIT/ENG 363 Wisdom Literature (3)

CED 113 Introduction to Christian Education (3)

 

Choose One:

PMT 313 Children‘s Ministry (3)

OR

YMT 213 Foundations of Youth Ministry (3)

MIS 313 Planting and Establishing Churches (3)

PMT 373 Leading the Worship Service (3)

PMT 413 Practicum in Ministry (3)

PMT 433 Church Administration and Finance (3)

 

Electives (Choose One for 3 credits)

CED, ESL, PMT, YMT, MIS, CST

 

Christian Education and Youth Ministry Concentration: 24 credits

CED 113 Introduction to Christian Education (3)

CED 223 Principles of Teaching (3)

CED 333 Christian Education for Adults (3)

PMT 313 Children’s Ministry (3)

PMT 413 Practicum in Ministry (3)

YMT 213 Foundations of Youth Ministry (3)

YMT/SOC 423 Sociology of American Youth (3)

PMT 373 Leading the Worship Service (3)

 

Intercultural Ministries Concentration: 24 credits

ESL 313 Principles of Teaching ESL (3)

ESL 353 Sociolinguistics (3)

MIS 313 Planting and Establishing New Churches (3)

MIS/CST 343 World Religions and Cults (3)

MIS/CST 413 Cultural Awareness (3)

PMT 413 Practicum in Ministry (3)

PMT 433 Church Administration and Finance (3)

 

Electives (3credits)

CST, ESL, MIS, PMT, YMT

 

Bible and Theology Concentration: 24 credits

BIB 353 Historical Books (3)

BIB 373 Corinthian Correspondence (3)

BIB 423 Hebrews and General Epistles (3)

BIB/LIT/ENG 383 Wisdom Literature (3) 

Choose One:

BIB 313 Prophets I: Isaiah (3)

BIB 333 Prophets II: Minor Prophets (3)

BIB 363 Daniel and Revelation (3)

 

Electives (6)

Must be drawn from: BIB, BLG, THE

Electives (3)

Must be drawn from: CST, CED, MIS, PMT

 

General Electives: 3 credits

Any approved course(s) within the catalog.  See advisor.

Master Degree Program.

The American Indian College is a site for the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS). AGTS is currently offering approximately three Master of Divinity classes per year at AIC. Students must be classified as a senior with the minimum of 90 credit hours. Students must apply for acceptance through AGTS

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Note: Students should be aware that completion of a degree in Christian Ministry alone does not in and of itself qualify one for ministerial credentials with the Assemblies of God. Completion of the degree merely meets the academic requirements required for credentials. Application for credentials must be made by separate action through the student's home district, and complete requirements are determined by the district presbytery in conjunction with the General Council. Each district has additional character, ministry experience, and other qualifications that must also be met. All questions regarding ministerial credentials with the Assemblies of God should be referred to the district through which the student wishes to receive credentials.