Ministry Leadership, B.A.
Program Requirements
Bethel Core
Communication Skills (9 credits)
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
| Communications/Speech | 3 |
Humanities (6 credits)
FA
| Music/Art/Theatre | 3 |
LIT
| Literature Elective | 3 |
Social Science (9 credits)
HIST
| History Elective | 3 |
| PSYC 182 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 151 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
Diversity and Global Awareness (3 credits)
| COMM 352 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| OR | |
| LANG 101 | Introduction to the Study of Language | 3 |
| OR | |
| Foreign Language | 3 |
Natural Science/Math (6 or 7 credits)
| MATH 107 | Algebraic Modeling with Trigonometry | 3 |
| OR | |
| MATH 109 | Excursions in Math | 3 |
| OR | |
| Higher level MATH | 3 |
| Science (non-lab or lab) | 3-4 |
Religion/Philosophy (12 credits)
| BIBL 215 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| PHIL 250 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 45-46 |
Select One of Two Tracks
Biblical Studies Track
Ministry Leadership Studies Track
| BIBL 218 | Invitation to Scripture Studies | 3 |
| BIBL 220 | Introduction to Biblical Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 423 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
| MIN 215 | Foundations of Christian Ministry | 3 |
| MIN 310 | Evangelism & Discipleship | 3 |
| THEO 310 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| THEO 313 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Select Bible Courses
Pick three BIBL courses from the following:
| BIBL 331 | Pentateuch and Historical Books | 3 |
| BIBL 332 | Poetic Books and Wisdom Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 333 | Old Testament & Prophetic Books | 3 |
| BIBL 341 | Jesus and the Gospels | 3 |
| BIBL 342 | Acts and Pauline Epistles | 3 |
| BIBL 343 | General Epistles and Revelation | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Select Ministry Courses
Pick 12 credit hours from the following options:
| Electives in MIN, MUWA, THEO, or YMN | 12 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Electives and Practicums
Electives needed to complete degree
Extension students participate in on-site ministerial practicums each semester over a four-year period, which count towards general elective requirements.
Total Credit Hours: 120