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Christian Ministry

Christian Ministry

Are you serving in full-time ministry and would like to begin or finish your degree? Do you have a desire to serve more effectively in the local church? Warner University’s online Christian Ministry degree will work within your busy schedule. This entirely online degree takes the academic rigor and instructional excellence of Warner’s campus-based ministry program and packages it into an online format.

The Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Christian Ministry is designed for working adults and to prepare men and women for faithful Christian ministry in the local church, in non-profit missions’ outreach, or in community-based ministry.

 

Program Mission and Outcomes

The mission of the Non-Traditional Education programs is to engage the Warner online community with a Christ-centered worldview and to prepare students/graduates for effective leadership and service, which supports the institutional mission of guiding individuals toward Christ-like character and intellectual maturity while equipping them to serve. 

Students pursuing the Associate of Science degree will meet the following five outcomes which coordinate with Warner University’s mission to provide academic excellence and a Christian learning environment.

  1. Identify and clarify their ministry calling.
  2. Give evidence of a general understanding of ministry.
  3. Have basic knowledge of the contents of the Old Testament.
  4. Have basic knowledge of the contents of the New Testament.
  5. Identify multiple ministry locations.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree will meet the following five outcomes which coordinate with Warner University’s mission to provide academic excellence and a Christian learning environment.

  1. Give evidence of skill in accurately interpreting Scripture.
  2. Participate in basic spiritual formation practices.
  3. Define a call to ministry.
  4. Gain specific knowledge of at least two books of the Bible.
  5. Articulate at least two ministry skills.

 

Program Highlights

  • Designed to work around your career
  • Completely online
  • Two courses every 8 weeks
  • Accelerated degree completion program
  • Financial assistance and tuition scholarships available

Admission Requirements

 

Freshman Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet at least two of the three criteria to be admitted.

  1. Graduation from high school with academic rank in the upper half of their graduating class
  2. A high school grade point average of 2.25 or higher
  3. A composite score on the ACT of 18 or combined SAT I score of 940

Transfer Student Admission Requirements 

(24 or more hours.  Those with fewer than 24 hours are subject to Freshman Admission Requirements)

Must be in good academic and have at least a GPA of 2.0 or higher

 

Admission Process

  • Complete an  Application.
  • Submit official transcripts from each college or university you have attended, if applicable, or supply a high school or GED transcript if there are no transferable college or university credits.
  • Applicants not meeting admissions requirements may appeal to the Admitting and Registration Committee

 

The Associate of Science in Church Ministry consists of 60 cred hours of coursework:  18 credit hours of general education courses, 21 credit hours of church ministry and Biblical studies courses, and 21 credit hours of electives.  ENG 1020 is a required prerequisite.

 

The required Associate of Science in Church Ministry courses  (21-credit hours) in addition to the General Education requirements are:

PREFIXCOURSEHRS.
BST 3005Understanding the Old Testament3
BST 2010/2020/2040/2070Biblical Literature3
TST 2000Foundations in Christian Theology3
CHM 2000Introduction to Church Ministry3
CHM 2022Introduction to Worship3
CED 2020Discipleship Ministries in the Local Church3
CED 2012Spiritual Formation3

 

 

 

The required Bachelor of Science in Church Ministry courses  (36 – credit hours) in addition to the General Education requirements are:

PREFIXCOURSEHRS.
CED 2020Discipleship Ministries in the Local Church3
CHM 2000Introduction to Church Ministry3
CHM 2022Introduction to Christian Worship3
BST 3XXXAny Upper-Divison Biblical Commentary3
BST 3080Interpretation for Teaching and Communicationg3
CED 3050Teaching for Transformation3
CHM 3010Perspective in Christian Missions3
CHM 3012Communicating the Gospel3
CHM 3030Evangelism3
CED 3042Pastoral Care3
CED 4032Congregational Leadership and Polity3
CHM 4000Servant Leadership3
TST 3051Principles of Christian Theology3
ElectiveSix (6) Upper-division elective credit hours in Ministry or Bible6

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About Warner University

Warner University is a distinctly Christian university that strives to make a Christian liberal arts education accesible to all. We are committed to guiding individuals toward Christ-like character and intellectual maturity while equipping them to serve. We are located in beautiful Lake Wales, Florida, which is nearly the exact center of the Florida peninsula. We are just a short drive away from rapidly growing cities such as Lakeland and Winter Haven. At Warner we offer a variety of in-person and online degree plans. Choose Warner and answer God’s call, receiving an education that helps you pursue your dreams and grow closer to Christ.