Dec 26, 2024

2022-2023 Southeastern University - Undergraduate Catalog

2022-2023 Southeastern University - Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Bachelor of Science, Christian Ministry (Highlands College Only)

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Bachelor of Science, Christian Ministry (Highlands College Only) Four-Year Course Plan

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministry 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:

Properly use hermeneutical tools to exegete and apply the Bible in ministry contexts
Analyze and apply basic Christian theology in ministry contexts
Construct and present expository sermons in ministry contexts
Develop and lead service plans for key pastoral functions (administration of the sacraments, leading funeral services, and wedding ceremonies)
Integrate their biblical interpretation, theological, leadership, and biblical studies competencies in ministry contexts

Foundational Core - 56 Hours

Intellectual and Practical Skills - 15 Hours

ENGL 1133 - ENGLISH COMPOSITION I Credits: 3
ENGL 1233 - ENGLISH COMPOSITION II Credits: 3

Math Electives (select two):

MATH 1213 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA Credits: 3
MATH 1223 - QUANTITATIVE REASONING Credits: 3
MATH 1313 - TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS Credits: 3
MATH 1323 - EXPLORATION IN MATHEMATICS Credits: 3
MATH 2023 - INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS Credits: 3
CTIS 3433 - DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS Credits: 3

Engaging Human Culture and the Natural World - 19 Hours

Spiritual Formation - 13 Hours

College and Christian Calling

CORE 1001 - COLLEGE AND CHRISTIAN CALLING Credits: 1

Old Testament Studies

BIOT 1433 - THE OLD TESTAMENT INTERPRETATION Credits: 3

New Testament Studies

BINT 1533 - THE NEW TESTAMENT INTERPRETATION Credits: 3

Christian Studies

THEO 2123 - CHRISTIAN THOUGHT AND PRACTICE Credits: 3

Faith Integration

PMIN 3533 - PASTORAL THEOLOGY Credits: 3

Christian Responsibility - 9 Hours

Personal Stewardship

CORE 1503 - PERSONAL STEWARDSHIP Credits: 3

Human Diversity

CORE 2013 - HUMAN DIVERSITY AND CHRISTIAN COMMU Credits: 3

Ethics Elective

THEO 3123 - INTRODUCTION OF ETHICS Credits: 3

Christian Ministries Core - 36 Credit Hours

Biblical and Theological Studies - 15 Hours

BIBL 2623 - BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS Credits: 3
BIOT 3433 - THE LATTER PROPHETS Credits: 3
BINT 3213 - JESUS AND THE GOSPELS Credits: 3
BINT 3413 - PAULINE LITERATURE Credits: 3
HITH 3013 - THE CHURCH FROM THE REFORMATION THROUGH THE MODERN ERA Credits: 3

Christian Ministries Studies - 21 Hours

MISS 3733 - WORLD RELIGIONS Credits: 3
PMIN 2123 - CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY Credits: 3
PMIN 2223 - EVANGELISM AND MISSION Credits: 3
PMIN 3133 - PREACHING I Credits: 3
PMIN 3233 - PREACHING II Credits: 3
PMIN 4133 - PASTORAL COUNSELING I Credits: 3
PMIN 4423 - MULTIPLE-STAFF MINISTRY Credits: 3

Ministry Practicum and General Electives - 30 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 - 122 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.