Ministry, B.A./B.S.

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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 University College .

BELL Core Requirements: 53 Hours (minimum)

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

Prerequisites for Religion Major: 6 Hours

REL 1250 Introduction to New Testament and Exegetical Methods 3 Hours
REL 2350 Christian Doctrine 3 Hours ¹

Major Requirements: 30 Hours

Core Emphasis: 9 Hours

REL 1410 Vocation and the Christian Life 1 Hours
REL 2410 Spiritual Formation 3 Hours
REL 2510 Christian Ethics 3 Hours
REL 4015 Colloquium for Religion Majors 2 Hours

Area Emphasis: 21 Hours

REL 2310 Understanding Church History 3 Hours
REL 2460 Education in the Church 3 Hours
REL 2450 Dynamics of the Local Church: Practice of Ministry 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: 39 Hours (minimum)

Total Required for the Program: 128 Hours

¹ REL 2350 Christian Doctrine is a prerequisite for the following: REL 2410 Spiritual Formation ; REL 2510 Christian Ethics ; all courses in Religion and Society Division, in the Theological and Historical Division, and Biblical Studies Division.

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