AS - Christian Ministries
The Associate of Science degree with a major in Christian Ministries (ASM) prepares students for entry-level ministry roles in Christian churches and para-church organizations. It also enables laypersons in local churches to gain greater spiritual development, gain greater awareness of critical ministry functions and issues, and enhance their current service. This degree meets many academic and practicum requirements for licensing and/or ordination in many churches including The Wesleyan Church. Additionally, it prepares students for bachelor-level work in Christian Ministry, Ministry Leadership, Theology, or Biblical Studies. Nearly two-thirds of the requirements for ordination in The Wesleyan Church are satisfied within this program.
Upon completion of the Associate of Science degree with a major in Christian Ministries, students will be able to:
- Apply a Christian and Biblical worldview with a Wesleyan-Arminian Perspective to basic ministry tasks.
- Demonstrate entry level ministry skills for local church and parachurch organizations.
- Exhibit Christlike motivations, dispositions, and character through spiritual formation for ongoing spiritual and ministerial health.
- Apply leadership skills within a local church context.
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements for the associate degree programs are as follows:
- Proof of standard high school diploma or GED certification.
Transfer Credit Policy
Transfer credit for core curriculum requirements for undergraduate programs within the College of Adult and Professional Studies may be granted as follows:
- Credit must have been earned at a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a minimum grade of "C".
- Students must complete at least 15 hours of the core curriculum at Indiana Wesleyan University.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate the following requirements must be met:
- Completion of 60 semester hours.
- Completion of the required core (major) courses with a GPA of 2.0 or higher and a minimum of 15 hours of the core (major) taken at Indiana Wesleyan University.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Completion of 24 hours of general education requirements as specified (General Education Requirements).
- Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.
Christian Ministries - Program of Study
AS - Foundational Courses
| GEN-111 | Foundations of Lifelong Learning | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Required Courses
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| (also meets General Education Requirement) | |
| BIL-111 | Introduction to Old Testament | 3 |
| BIL-112 | Introduction to New Testament | 3 |
| (also meets General Education Requirement) | |
| THE-201 | Survey of Biblical Doctrine | 3 |
| REL-227 | Christian Spirituality | 3 |
| MIN-268 | Introduction to Church Leadership and Administration | 3 |
| BIL-201 | Methods in Bible Study | 3 |
| MIN-280 | Preaching Jonah | 3 |
| MIN-240 | Cultural Contexts of Ministry | 3 |
| REL-277 | Evangelism and Global Outreach of the Local Church | 3 |
| CED-256 | Christian Education in the Local Church | 3 |
| REL-236 | Worship in the Local Church | 3 |
| REL-265 | Pastoral Ministry in the Local Church | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 39 |
