If you have a heart for both ministry and teaching, SBU's Christian Ministry major with a concentration in Discipleship Ministry will equip you for fulfilling career and service.
A unique combination of coursework and study in ministry, theology, education and psychology will equip you to effectively administrate a Christian education ministry for children, youth and adults.
The Discipleship Ministry program is offered through SBU's Courts Redford College of Theology and Ministry.
(Exit surveys reveal that students are employed or accepted to graduate school by the time of their graduation.)
After graduation, our Christian Ministry – Discipleship Ministry majors pursue a variety of ministry careers including:
Many graduates pursue further study at graduate schools or seminaries. Recent alumni have continued their studies at:
Christian Ministry majors are eligible for the Church Related Vocation (CRV) scholarship, which is currently valued at $2,000 per year. To maintain this scholarship, you must be enrolled in a ministry-related degree program, submit the necessary application and references, participate in SBU's in-service training program and complete any other requirements.
Several privately funded scholarships are also available by application to students preparing for service in missions and evangelism.
Join SBU's chapter of the Baptist Association of Christian Educators. By joining BACE, you will receive valuable professional development opportunities and be part of a greater network of others who are in or are pursuing leadership roles in Christian education in local churches.
| BIB 1013 | Old Testament History | 3 |
| CIS 1103 | Computer and Information Management | 3 |
| ENG 1113 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 1143 | College Algebra | 3 |
| POL 1113 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| UNI 1111 | University Seminar | 1 |
| Total hours | 16 | |
| BIB 1023 | New Testament History | 3 |
| COM 1103 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| ENG 2213 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HIS 2213/2223 | U.S. History I or II | 3 |
| PSY 1013 | General Psychology (or SOC 1003) | 3 |
| UNI 1121 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 1 |
| Total hours | 16 | |
| BIB 2093 | Methods of Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| CED 2003 | Introduction to Christian Education | 3 |
| GRE 2014 | Elementary Greek I or | |
| HEB 2014 | Elementary Hebrew I | 4 |
| KIN 1162 | Foundations of Physical Fitness/Wellness | 2 |
| SPF 2012 | Introduction to Spiritual Formation | 2 |
| THE 3463 | History of Christianity I | 3 |
| Total hours | 17 | |
| CED 2033 | Principles of Teaching in the Church | 3 |
| FAR 10_3 | Intro. to Art, Fine Arts, Music or Theatre | 3 |
| GRE 2024 | Elementary Greek II or | |
| HEB 2024 | Elementary Hebrew II | 4 |
| PHI 2013 | Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview |
3 |
| THE 3023 | Baptist Denomination (if a Church Related Vocation Scholarship recipient) |
3 |
| Total hours | 16 | |
| BIB ___3 | Upper Level Bible course | 3 |
| BIO 1004 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| CED 3023 | Church and Denominational Administration | 3 |
| CHR 2043 | Introduction to Evangelism | 3 |
| THE 3113 | Christian Doctrine | 3 |
| Total hours | 16 | |
| CHR 3003 | Introduction to Disciple-making | 3 |
| ECO 2003 | LIFE Economics | 3 |
| ICS 2901/2911 | Culture Service Project | 1 |
| PHS ___4 | Introduction to Physical Science | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total hours | 17 | |
| ICS 2901/2911 | Culture Service Project | 1 |
| PSY ___3 | Counseling Elective | 3 |
| CED 4003 | Adult Ministry in the Church or | |
| CED 3043 | Children’s Ministry | |
| CED 3013 | Youth Ministry in the Church | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Total hours | 15 | |
| CED 4983 | Christian Ministries Apprenticeship | 3 |
| CED 4053 | Youth Discipleship and Evangelism | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total hours | 15 | |
This is a proposed guideline. Please check the catalog and see your advisor for your final degree requirements.
Southwest Baptist University reserves the right to make changes to degree plans without
advanced notice or obligation.
The student is responsible for understanding and completing all general education,
degree, departmental and graduation requirements.
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DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY IN THE CHURCH (BA) PLAN
| BIB 1013 | Old Testament History | 3 |
| CIS 1103 | Computer and Information Management | 3 |
| ENG 1113 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 1143 | College Algebra | 3 |
| POL 1113 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| UNI 1111 | University Seminar | 1 |
| Total hours | 16 | |
| BIB 1023 | New Testament History | 3 |
| COM 1103 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| ENG 2213 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HIS 2213/2223 | U.S. History I or II | 3 |
| PSY 1013 | General Psychology (or SOC 1003) | 3 |
| UNI 1121 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 1 |
| Total hours | 16 | |
| BIB 2093 | Methods of Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| CED 2003 | Introduction to Christian Education | 3 |
| KIN 1162 | Foundations of Physical Fitness/Wellness | 2 |
| SPF 2012 | Introduction to Spiritual Formation | 2 |
| THE 3463 | History of Christianity I | 3 |
| Educational Administration Elective | 3 | |
| Total hours | 16 | |
| CED 2033 | Principles of Teaching in the Church | 3 |
| FAR 10_3 | Intro. to Art, Fine Arts, Music or Theatre | 3 |
| PHI 2013 | Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview |
3 |
| THE 3023 | Baptist Denomination (if a Church Related Vocation Scholarship recipient) |
3 |
| Educational Administration Elective | 3 | |
| Total hours | 15 | |
| BIB ___3 | Upper Level Bible course | 3 |
| BIO 1004 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| CED 3023 | Church and Denominational Administration | 3 |
| CHR 2043 | Introduction to Evangelism | 3 |
| THE 3113 | Christian Doctrine | 3 |
| Youth Ministry Elective | 2 | |
| Total hours | 18 | |
| CHR 3003 | Introduction to Disciple-making | 3 |
| ECO 2003 | LIFE Economics | 3 |
| ICS 2901/2911 | Culture Service Project | 1 |
| PHS ___4 | Introduction to Physical Science | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total hours | 14 | |
| ICS 2901/2911 | Culture Service Project | 1 |
| PSY ___3 | Counseling Elective | 3 |
| CED 4003 | Adult Ministry in the Church or | |
| CED 3043 | Children’s Ministry or | |
| CED 3013 | Youth Ministry in the Church | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Total hours | 15 | |
| CED 4983 | Christian Ministries Apprenticeship | 3 |
| CED 4053 | Youth Discipleship and Evangelism | 3 |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total hours | 17 | |
This is a proposed guideline. Please check the catalog and see your advisor for your final degree requirements.
Southwest Baptist University reserves the right to make changes to degree plans without
advanced notice or obligation.
The student is responsible for understanding and completing all general education,
degree, departmental and graduation requirements.
Download in PDF format:
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY IN THE CHURCH (BS) PLAN
