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Associate of Christian Ministries (Highlands College Only)



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Associate of Christian Ministries (Highlands College Only) Two-Year Course Plan  

Program Description

*Highlands College Only

The Associate in Christian Ministries 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. 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. Construct and present expository sermons in ministry contexts
  4. Integrate their biblical interpretation, theological, leadership, and biblical studies competencies in ministry contexts

Foundational Core - 38 Credit Hours


Intellectual and Practical Skills - 9 Credit Hours


Engaging Human Culture and the Natural World - 16 Credit Hours


Spiritual Formation - 10 Credit Hours


College and Christian Calling


Old Testament Elective


New Testament Studies


Christian Responsibility - 3 Credit Hours


Christian Ministries Core - 12 Credit Hours


Biblical and Theological Studies - 6 Credit Hours


Christian Ministries Studies - 6 Credit Hours


Ministry Practicum and General Electives - 12 Credit Hours


Highlands College 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.

Total Program Hours - 62 Credit 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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