School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University
School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University
School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University
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Associate <strong>of</strong> Arts<br />
in Ministry<br />
2010-2011<br />
This two-year degree program is designed to provide graduates with a basic biblical knowledge and specific practical skills to serve<br />
as volunteer workers in the church. Students who complete this program will have gained a strong foundation for lifelong<br />
autonomous learning, and the skills and broad worldview needed for effective service and leadership, both in the church and in an<br />
increasingly multicultural society. Furthermore, these students will demonstrate:<br />
1. An ability to communicate the Word <strong>of</strong> God.<br />
2. An understanding <strong>of</strong> the world and its history.<br />
3. A basic understanding <strong>of</strong> the general themes <strong>of</strong> the Bible and biblical history.<br />
4. An understanding <strong>of</strong> the church revealed in scripture and several basic principles <strong>of</strong> New Testament Christianity.<br />
5. A practical knowledge <strong>of</strong> either Family & Children’s Ministry, Intercultural <strong>Studies</strong>, Music & Worship, Pastoral Ministry, or<br />
Youth Ministry.<br />
The following courses are required for the Associate <strong>of</strong> Arts in Ministry degree:<br />
English Composition I (ENGL101a) ....................................................... 3<br />
English Composition II (ENGL101b) ...................................................... 3<br />
Western or World Civilization I (HIST221/231) ...................................... 3<br />
Western or World Civilization II (HIST222/232) .................................... 3<br />
Developmental Psychology (PSYC141) ................................................... 3<br />
Cultural <strong>Studies</strong> ....................................................................................... 3<br />
Contemporary Discipleship (LDRS152a, b) ............................................ 5<br />
Christian Foundations – Old Testament (BIBL101) ............................... 3<br />
Christian Foundations – New Testament (BIBL104) ............................. 3<br />
Biblical Interpretation (BIBL349) ............................................................ 3<br />
Romans (NT308) ..................................................................................... 3<br />
Bible Electives* ........................................................................................ 8<br />
Ministry concentration: Family & Children’s Ministry, Intercultural <strong>Studies</strong>,<br />
Music, Pastoral Ministry, or Youth Ministry………………................... 12<br />
Arts or Humanities Electives .................................................................. 3<br />
Free Electives ........................................................................................... 6<br />
*Must include at least one course each in New Testament, Old Testament, and Theology<br />
Total Units ............................................................................................ 64<br />
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