Ministry, B.A./B.S.

Offered through Belmont’s University College

This program of study allows adults to refocus their careers in response to a call for Christian service or ministry. It provides a foundational course of study in biblical studies, theology and church history, and practical ministry and leadership. See Adult Degree Programs .

BELL Core Requirements: 53 Hours (minimum)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) ¹

Religion Major Tool Courses: 6 Hours

Students who choose a religion minor must substitute required courses in their minor with a course from the same subject area. A single course may not count for both major and minor requirements.

Major Requirements: 36 Hours

Ministry Core: 12 hours

REL 1410 Vocation and the Christian Life 3 Hours
REL 2410 Becoming Human: Spiritual Formation 3 Hours
REL 2510 Christian Ethics: The Meaning of Life 3 Hours
REL 4015 Colloquium for Religion Majors 3 Hours

World Religions: 3 hours (choose one course)

(Some of the listed World Religions courses can count as Religion BELL Core requirement: See Advisor)

REL 3090 Spirituality in World Religions 3 Hours
REL 3095 Ethics in World Religions 3 Hours
REL 4590 World Religions 3 Hours
Any 3000 Level REL study abroad course

Area Emphasis: 21 Hours

REL 2310 Turning Points in Christianity 3 Hours
REL 2450 Dynamics of the Local Church: Practice of Ministry 3 Hours
REL 2460 Education in the Church 3 Hours
REL 3430 Pastoral Care: Practice of Ministry 3 Hours
REL 3450 Missions and Church Development 3 Hours
REL 3460 Worship and Preaching: Practice of Ministry 3 Hours
REL 4410 Servant Leadership 3 Hours

General Electives: 33 Hours (minimum)

Total Required for the Program: 128 Hours

¹ College of Theology and Christian Ministry majors fulfill the Religion BELL Core requirement by completing REL 1020 Introduction to the Old Testament and any 3000 Path B Religion BELL Core class.

² REL 2350 Who is God?: Christian Theology is a prerequisite for the following: REL 2410 Becoming Human: Spiritual Formation ; REL 2510 Christian Ethics: The Meaning of Life ; all courses in Religion and Society Division, in the Theological and Historical Division, and Biblical Studies Division.

³ Students take REL 4015 in the fall semester before the anticipated date of graduation.

Note: Courses taken in Religion cannot count in both major and minor requirements.