Major-Specific Courses
- Teaching the Bible
- Administrative Process
- Theological Foundations for Ministry
- Discipleship Ministry in the Local Church
- Pastoral Life and Ministry
- Expository Preaching
- Generational Discipleship
- Ministry Studies Internship
- Ministry Studies Senior Seminar
Program Learning Outcomes
- 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.
Course Planner
Open the Course Planner to see a breakdown of required and elective courses and total credit hours required for this major.
Tuition & Fees 2024-2025
| On-Campus Courses | $419.00 per credit |
| Online Courses | $456.00 per credit |
| Student Services fee | $254 per 8-week session |
| Double Dorm Room | $1,658 per semester |
| Single Dorm Room | $2,004 per semester |
| 320 (Full) Meal Plan* | $1,588 per semester |
| 224 Meal Plan | $1,430 per semester |
| 112 Meal Plan | $1,024 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.
Career Paths
A Ministry Studies degree prepares students for a variety of roles in ministry.
Here are a few potential career paths:
- Local Church Staff
- Associate Pastor
- Family Ministry
- Campus Ministry
- Christian Education
- Evangelism
- Ministry Coordination
- Para-Church Leadership
- Fundraising for Faith-Based Organization
- Chaplaincy (with additional training)
Meet the Faculty
Shaun LePage, Th.M.
Department Chair of Ministry Studies, Assistant Professor of Ministry Studies
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