Associate of Arts in Ministry
Overview
The Associate of Arts in Ministry (A.A. Min.) degree is designed for persons who wish to gain ministry skills and knowledge in order to serve as lay workers in churches or Christian organizations. The degree is based on a strong general studies component and introductory studies in Bible, theology, and ministry principles. While not providing all the competencies for completion of ordination education requirements in the Church of the Nazarene, the program gives foundational knowledge and skills for lay contribution to the work of the church either as volunteers or as paid staff members. Persons who desire to complete ordination requirements may do so by taking approximately eleven additional courses.
Degree Requirements
All associate programs with a specialization in ministry contain the following degree requirements:
- Completion of a minimum of 64 semester hours.
- At least 32 semester hours in residence–with at least 16 of the final 32 hours in residence. Online classes are considered “in residence.”
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Completion of the required hours in the following areas:
- General Education
- Bible and Theology
- Major Concentration
- Completion of NBC Experience.
- College indebtedness paid in full.
Core Requirements
General Education Core
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| ENG-1013 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG-1023 | English Composition II | 3 |
| GEN-1003 | Lifelong Learning Skills | 3 |
| HIS-2023 | Western World/Emerging Modern Society | 3 |
| MTH-1003 | General Mathematics | 3 |
| PSY-1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SCI-2013 | General Physical Science | 3 |
| SPE-1003 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
| THE-3013 | Introduction to Christian Thought | 3 |
| | General Studies Elective | 1 |
| | | 28 hours |
Bible and Theology Core
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| BIB-1013 | Introduction to the Old Testament | 3 |
| BIB-1023 | Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
| BIB-2003 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| | | 9 hours |
Concentrations
The student must select one of the following concentrations to complete the hours required for an Associate of Arts degree: