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Ministry Studies Majors and Minors
You have the option to pursue a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Ministry Studies either through the traditional on-campus college experience or online.
Undergraduate Degrees
Undergraduate Degrees
Choose from seven majors options:
Associate’s Degrees
Associate’s Degrees
Choose from four majors options:
Online Ministry Studies Degree
Through Calvary University’s blended model of education, students can earn their online college degree from virtually anywhere in the world.
Tuition & Fees 2026-2027
| On-Campus Courses | 463.00 per credit |
| Online Courses | $507.00 per credit |
| Student Services fee | $281 per 8-week session |
| Double Dorm Room | $1,828 per semester |
| Single Dorm Room | $2,693 per semester |
| 288 (Full) Meal Plan* | $1,751 per semester |
| 224 Meal Plan | $1,578 per semester |
| 112 Meal Plan | $1,139 per semester |
*The full meal plan is required for all freshmen (29 or fewer credits). Students with 30 or more credits recorded on their Calvary transcript may select from other meal plan options.
Ministry Studies Degree Requirements
- A supervised internship in a ministry setting appropriate to the enrolled emphasis is required for Ministry Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Intercultural Studies, and Youth Ministry students.
- A Senior Seminar oral examination is required for Ministry Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Intercultural Studies, and Youth Ministry students.
- A grade of C or higher is required in Greek II and in each succeeding Greek course before taking the next level Greek course for Pastoral Ministry students.
- A GPA of 2.5 or higher must be maintained in all Ministry Studies courses for Pastoral Ministry students.
Ministry Studies Department Objectives
The Ministry Studies program seeks to prepare students to:
- Understand the biblical principles for effective Christian ministry.
- Assess character qualities needed for effective Christian ministry.
- Develop skills needed for effective Christian ministry.
- Synthesize knowledge, character, and skills.
Ministry Studies Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Develop the ability to assess Christian character qualities essential for effective Christian ministry.
- Develop biblical, historical, and cultural understanding of effective Christian ministry.
- Develop effective communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills essential for effective Christian ministry.
- Synthesize Christian character with understanding of ministry.
- Synthesize ministry skills with Christian character.
- Synthesize understanding of ministry with ministry skills.
Career Paths
A Ministry Studies degree prepares students for a range of careers in ministry.
- Senior Pastor
- Associate Pastor
- Youth Pastor
- Campus Ministry
- Christian Education
- Evangelism
- Ministry Coordinator
- Missions
- Humanitarian Aid
- Foreign Service Official
- International Diplomacy
- International Development
- Church Staff
- Missions Director/Pastor
- Mission Agency Staff
- Mobilization
- Church Planter
- Multinational Corporation
- Inner-city Ministry
- International Business
- Refugee Resettlement Ministry
- Refugee Services Case Manager
- Teaching English overseas
- Community Development
- Missions Aviation
- Non-Governmental Organization Leader
- Disaster/Aid Relief Worker
- Para-church Leadership
- Fund-raising for Faith-based Organizations
- Chaplaincy (with additional training)
- Youth Leader
- Student Development at a College or University
- Children’s program Leader/Director
- Shelter Case Manager
- Children’s Care Specialist
- Family Support Worker
- Teacher Assistant
Meet the Ministry Studies Department Faculty
Dr. Mike Dodds, Th.M., D.Min.
Interim Chief Academic Officer, Dean of the Seminary, Professor of Ministry Studies, Director of CU Press
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Dr. Joshua Paxton, M.Div., Ed.D.
Department Chair of Ministry Studies, Professor of Ministry and Intercultural Studies, Director of the Burnham Center for Global Engagement
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