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Bachelor of Science, Ministerial Leadership: Worship Ministries (Partner Sites)

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Program Description

The extension site Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Leadership – Worship Ministries track degree program prepares students for ministry leadership—in local churches, faith-based non-profit organizations, and other ministry contexts—through an interdisciplinary curriculum of courses in foundational core (i.e., English, psychology, math, science, etc.), Bible, theology, ministry, and ministry practicum. The final 18 hours of the BSMLW focuses on preparing students to serve as worship pastors through studies in music theory, worship leadership, music composition, sound production, and music performance. Students who complete this degree program will be able to:

 

  1. Properly use hermeneutical tools to exegete and apply the Bible in ministry contexts
  2. Analyze and apply basic Christian theology in ministry contexts
  3. Apply planning, team, financial leadership skills in ministry contexts
  4. Use basic music theory and aural theory in the context of worship ministry
  5. Integrate their biblical interpretation, theological, leadership, and biblical studies competencies in ministry contexts

 

Bachelor of Science, Ministerial Leadership: Worship Ministries (Partner Sites) Four-Year Plan  

Foundational Core - 58 Hours

Spiritual Formation - 13 Hours

Christian Responsibility - 9 hours

Intellectual and Practical Skills - 15 Hours

Mathematics (select two):

Engaging Human Culture and the Natural World - 21 Hours

History Elective (select one):

Humanities Elective (select one):

Behavioral Science Elective (select one):

Social Science Elective (select one):

Natural Science - 6 Hours

Natural Science Elective (select one):

Ministerial Leadership Core - 42 Hours

Biblical and Theological Studies - 15 Hours

Old Testament Elective (select one):

New Testament Elective (select one):

Foundational Ministerial Leadership Studies – 9 Hours

Worship Ministries Track – 18 Hours

Required Courses – 6 Hours:

Choose 12 hours from the following:

(Oregon students are limited to 3000-4000 level courses.)

Ministry Practicum and General Electives – 24 Hours

Extension Site/Regional Campus students participate in on-site ministry practicums each semester and register for the PMIN 2303 Student Ministry Practicum course that can be repeated for up to 24 hours of credit. These practicums count towards the general elective requirement. Extension Site/Regional Campus students may also declare and complete a minor to meet the general elective requirement.

Total Program Hours - 124 Hours

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the student to read, review, and fulfill the requirements and total hours of this degree audit for their applicable degree.  

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