2024-2025 Catalog

 

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-111Foundations of Lifelong Learning

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Required Courses

PSY-150General Psychology

3

-
(also meets General Education Requirement)

BIL-111Introduction to Old Testament

3

BIL-112Introduction to New Testament

3

-
(also meets General Education Requirement)

THE-201Survey of Biblical Doctrine

3

REL-227Christian Spirituality

3

MIN-268Introduction to Church Leadership and Administration

3

BIL-201Methods in Bible Study

3

MIN-280Preaching Jonah

3

MIN-240Cultural Contexts of Ministry

3

REL-277Evangelism and Global Outreach of the Local Church

3

CED-256Christian Education in the Local Church

3

REL-236Worship in the Local Church

3

REL-265Pastoral Ministry in the Local Church

3

Total Credit Hours:39

 

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