Program Director: Darren Duerksen, Ph.D.
Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry and Leadership is designed for both traditional undergraduate and adult accelerated or degree completion program students currently in or preparing for Christian ministry. In this program students will be challenged to think biblically about Jesus and his Kingdom in relation to the larger world, cultivate personal spiritual formation, enhance competencies in ministry skills, and engage real-life ministry contexts.
The major consists of three learning components: course work, spiritual formations, and applied learning in an internship. The course work component consists of classroom experiences designed to address the unique and ongoing challenge of Christian ministry. Classes generally meet one night a week. In addition, there are a few courses that will be online and most courses will have an online component, so some computer literacy is important. The spiritual formation component consists of courses designed to run throughout the semester, concurrent with other courses, with a retreat component at the conclusion of the semester. An internship component is integrated into the program and provides students with hands-on experience and integrated reflection. The internship also usually culminates with a retreat component at the end of each semester.
The Christian Ministry and Leadership program exists to equip students with knowledge, skills, and personal development so that they can love what God loves through a life of vocational ministry. Love what God loves by equipping yourself to join God's mission through a life of vocational ministry.
Admissions Requirements
See the Admission Policies and Requirements section of the catalog for further information on admission requirements to the university.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate a basic knowledge of biblical theology including foundational principles of biblical interpretation and a relevant, contemporary theology of the church.
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Perform skills in Christian leadership, practical programming, communication (written and oral), pastoral ministries and the practice of hospitality as a Christian imperative.
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Interpret issues of personal nature, calling, and formation.
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Develop proficiency and explore calling through an internship experience ministry such as youth, worship, or children's ministry.
Credit-Bearing Grades
Students must earn a C- or higher to receive credit for their Christian Ministry and Leadership courses. Exceptions: Students may receive credit for any other general education or elective course, with a D -.
Program Length/Semester Starts
This is a scheduled, 24-month cohort program. New students may be added to a cohort at the beginning of each semester (January and August).
Locations Offered
Fresno Main Campus
Degree Pathways
Christian Ministry and Leadership, B.A. Four Year Pathway
Christian Ministry and Leadership, B.A. Three Year Pathway
Christian Ministry and Leadership, B.A. ADT Pathway