Christian Ministry Major (BA Traditional)
This program is designed to prepare students for service in a ministry setting (with an option for certification as a Director of Christian Education or Outreach for LCMS students). Students will gain an understanding of Christian and Lutheran doctrine, beliefs, teachings, history, practices, ethics, church organization and strategy, vocation, and outreach. Upon completion of this program, students will recognize their personal identity in Christ, the broader ministry of the Gospel, and their philosophy of ministry.
General Education Requirements
All degree seeking undergraduate students must complete the general education requirements.
Degree Requirements
A bachelor of Arts degree consists of a major of typically 30 to 44 credits or two minors, general education courses, upper-level requirements, and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required (18 credits) | ||
| CHM 140 | Engaging God's Mission for the 21st Century | 3 |
| CHM 402 | Foundations for Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| CHM 325 | Strategic Ministry | 3 |
| CHM 422 | Leadership in Ministry | 3 |
| CHM 491 | Theory to Action: Capstone in Christian Ministry | 3 |
| THL 400 | Law and Gospel Theology | 3 |
| Electives (18 credits) | 18 | |
| Required for DCE certification | ||
| Youth Ministry (3) | ||
| Children’s & Family Ministry (3) | ||
| Confirmation Ministry (3) | ||
| Adult Ministry (3) | ||
| Required for DCO certification | ||
| Mission in Context (3) | ||
| Global Christianity (3) | ||
| Christianity and World Religions (3) | ||
| Mission of God (3) | ||
| Additional Electives | ||
| Worship for Lutherans (3) | ||
| Youth Ministry (3) | ||
| Children’s & Family Ministry (3) | ||
| Confirmation Ministry (3) | ||
| Adult Ministry (3) | ||
| Mission in Context (3) | ||
| Global Christianity (3) | ||
| Christianity and World Religions (3) | ||
| Mission of God (3) | ||
| Faith and Justice in the City (3) | ||
| Best Practices for Mission and Ministry (3) | ||
| Outdoor Ministry (3) | ||
| Christianity and Sport (3) | ||
| Christian Ethics (3) | ||
| Athens and Jerusalem: Philosophy and Christianity (3) | ||
| Martin Luther: Saint & Sinner (3) | ||
| Christianity and the Media in Contemporary Culture (3) | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Practicums and Internship required for LCMS Certification
Additional Requirements for DCE/DCO Certifcation (16 credits):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 381 | Practicum in Christian Ministries 1 | 1 |
| CHM 382 | Practicum in Christian Ministries 2 | 1 |
| CHM 481 | Practicum in Christian Ministries 3 | 1 |
| CHM 482 | Practicum in Christian Ministries 4 | 1 |
| CHM 498 | Commissioned Ministry Internship I | 6 |
| CHM 499 | Commissioned Ministry Internship II | 6 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |