General Description
World Mission University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries degree requiring 126 semester hours of credit. The program requires four academic years, includes general education courses, and is designed to equip students for effective Christian ministries. The goal of the program is to help students attain a fundamental grounding in bible and theology, and an introduction to the theory and practice of various kinds of ministries such as counseling, praise, education and so on.
Program Goals
The goals of the Christian Ministries program are to:
- To prepare students for graduate study
- To prepare students for Christian ministries.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge of Scripture, proper use of hermeneutics, and ability to communicate the Gospel;
- Exhibit spiritual maturity as a Christian leader; and
- Demonstrate the basic theoretical understanding and practical skills for ministry.
General Education
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Ministries requires a minimum of 39 course credits earned in General Education. General Education courses include courses in Humanities, communications, Math/Sciences, and the social sciences.
Graduation Requirements
The Bachelor’s degree program in Christian Ministries requires the completion of a minimum of 126 semester hours of credit, passing the Bible Comprehensive Exam, and demonstration of Christian character. Credits can be a combination of transfer credits and completion of course work with a Grade Point Average of C (2.0). At least 39 credits must be in General Education. A minimum of 42 units must be completed at WMU and the remaining 84 units may be satisfied through transfer credit.
Course Titles and Level
All courses are at the Bachelor degree level. Courses are numbered 100-400. Course descriptions are provided in this catalog.
Degree Requirements: 126 credits
General Education: 39 credits
Humanities :12 Credits
HS203 Christianity and Civilization (3 credits)
LA101 Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits)
MH343 Introduction to Music History (3 credits)
TH106 Christian Life and Ethics (3 credits)
Communications: 9 credits
LA167 College Writing (3 credits)
LA169 Informational Literacy (3 credits)
LA173 Communication (3 credits)
Math/Sciences: 9 credits
LA121 College Algebra (3 credits)
LA181 Introduction to Science (3 credits)
LA232 Health Science (3 credits)
Social Sciences: 9 credits
LA102 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
LA103 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
LA204 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
Bible/Theology: 30 credits
BS316 Genesis (3 credits)
BS345 Gospel of John (3 credits)
BT 117 New Testament Survey (3 credits)
BT 118 Old Testament Survey (3 credits)
* BT225 Bible Hermeneutics and Teaching Methods (3 credits)
* BT231 Spiritual Formation and Soul Care (3 credits)
* BT232 Spiritual Leadership and Mentoring (3 credits)
IS203 Evangelism and Mission (3 credits)
TH203 Introduction to Christian Theology (3 credits)
TH204 History of Christian Theology (3 credits)
Professional Studies: 36 credits
Christian Ministries: 30 credits
CH202 Christian Coaching (3 credits)
CC325 Parenting and Child Guidance (3 credits)
CE102 Introduction to Christian Education (3 credits)
MC380 Praise and Worship (3 credits)
PT314 Media and Ministry (3 credits)
PT405 Discipleship and Small Group (3 credits)
SW310 Introduction to Social Welfare (3 credits)
SW311 Human Behavior & Social Environment (3 credits)
SW411 Community Welfare and Practice (3 credits)
BT402 Graduation Project (3 credits)
The courses with an (*) will not be credited as a transfer credit and must be taken at WMU.
Field Education: 6 credits
PT111-114 Student Ministry I-IV (.5 credit each)
PT211-218 Student Chapel I-VIII (.5 credit each)
Open Electives: 21 credits
Student Ministry
Baccalaureate students are required to complete four semesters of student ministry. Students will earn half a credit for each semester.
Student ministry courses are graded pass/non-pass. Student Ministry “PT111-114” must be taken beginning with the first semester of enrollment at WMU and must be taken consecutively. Students register for the course during registration and must also submit the Student Ministry Registration Form. Students who need less than four semesters to graduate (transfer students) will not be required to complete four semesters of student ministry, but will be required to take a student ministry course every semester they study at WMU.
For transfer students, the number of semesters he/she must register for student ministry depends on the number of credits the student transferred and has remaining to complete their degree program. A general rule for transfer students is for every 30 credits remaining the student must register and successfully complete one student ministry course.
At the end of the semester in order to pass the student ministry course, the required forms are to be submitted to the student ministry professor.
Student Chapel
Undergraduates students are required to register and complete eight semesters of student chapel. Students will earn half a credit for each semester.
Student chapel is graded pass/ non-pass. Student Chapel “PT211-218” must be taken beginning with the first semester of enrollment at WMU and must be taken consecutively. Students register for the course during registration.
In order to pass the student chapel, students must not miss it more than three times.
Students must ensure that they register for online chapel. Students who register for online chapel must follow the regulations of the online chapel.