Christian Ministry, BS (CHRM)

The Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministry must be completed in combination with a second major outside of the Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry.

General Education Requirements

Please see the General Education section of this catalog.

Major Requirements

Bible (Upper-Level Bible Selections)

BIBL 320 - Introduction to Biblical Interpretation Credit Hours: 3 *
BIBM 439 - Teaching and Learning for Spiritual Formation Credit Hours: 3 * (writing-intensive course)
*Hours may also fulfill general education requirements and are not included in total major hours

Experiential Learning for Ministry

BIBM 201 - Ministry Workshop (taken 3 times) - Credit Hours: 3

Upper-Level Bible Electives

Any BGRK, BHEB, BIBH, BIBL, BIBM, BIBP, BIBT, or BMIS (300-499) courses not previously taken - Credit Hours: 12

Capstone

BIBM 391 - Ministry in Context Credit Hours: 3 (capstone course)
BIBM 429 - Field Education Credit Hours: 2 (capstone course)
BIBM 491 - Senior Capstone Experience Credit Hours: 1 (capstone course)

Total: 30 Credit Hours

Electives

Minimum - 44 Credit Hours

Total Major Hours: 74

Other Graduation Requirements

Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all upper-level Bible courses (300 or above). This includes courses with the following subject codes: BIBL, BIBM, BIBP, BIBT, BIBH, BMIS, BGRK and BHEB.

Minimum GPA for graduation: 2.25
Minimum advanced hours: 33
Minimum total hours: 128

A second major from a non-BA program outside the Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry is also required.

Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree.