Associate Degree
The Associate of Science degree with a major in Christian Ministries prepares students for service in Christian churches and para-church organizations. This degree meets many academic and practicum requirements for licensing and/or ordination in many churches. Particularly, this degree fulfills four of six academic requirements for District License in The Wesleyan Church. Additionally, it prepares the student for bachelor-level work in Ministry or Biblical Studies. Over half of the academic requirements for ordination in The Wesleyan Church are satisfied within this program.
The same courses offered in the classroom setting are also offered online.
Upon completion of the Associate of Science degree with a major in Christian Ministries, students will be able to:
- Understand and be able to communicate a Christian worldview and biblical morality from a Wesleyan-Arminian perspective.
- Be prepared to undertake entry-level ministry positions in Christian churches and para-church organizations.
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements for the associate degree programs are as follows:
- Proof of standard high school diploma or GED certification.
- A minimum of two years of significant full-time work experience beyond high school.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with an associate degree the following requirements must be met:
- Completion of the core requirements.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- A minimum of “C” (2.0) must be achieved in ENG-140, ENG-141, and MAT-109. Failure to achieve a “C” in either any of these courses will require repeating the course until a “C” is achieved before the student may continue with the core. (The “repeated courses” policy as found in the Academic Information section does not apply in this case.)
- Payment of all tuition and fees in order to receive a diploma.
