Admissions: Online Church Ministry Program

Programs Offered

Programs Offered

Students in the online church ministry program can earn an Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts or Certificate in Church Ministry. The major in Transformational Christian Ministries is designed to equip those called into a broad range of professional ministry tracks including: youth, children, preaching, teaching, administration, and pastoral care.

The core 55 hour program can be completed in 20-24 months. Courses are offered in rotating modules or units consisting of four 8 week courses. Students work on just two courses at a time. Academic strength is added to the program through participation in three-day annual training opportunities that provide enrichment, instruction and community building.

The faculty and staff at Warner Southern are committed to helping each student graduate with the skills and foundations needed for faithful ministry. If your plans include the next step of theological education at the master’s level, the academic rigors of Warner’s program will prepare you for success.

Associate of Arts in Church Ministry

A 64 hour degree program that includes 36 hours of general studies, 20 hours of Bible and church ministry courses, and 8 hours of electives. Click here for a list of required courses.

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Transformational Christian Ministries

The Major in Transformational Christian Ministry is divided into five modules or units and can be completed in 20-24 months. Graduation can occur upon completion of the general education core and a total of 128 hours including any transfer hours.

Foundations for Transformational Ministry – 12 hours

Tools and Methods for Communicating the Gospel – 12 hours

Transformational Teaching and Pastoral Ministry – 12 hours

Leading Ministries that Transform Lives and Culture – 12 hours

Leadership for the 21st Century – 7 hours

For a complete list of required courses in the Transformational Christian Ministry major, please click here.

Certificate in Church Ministry

The Certificate in Church Ministry consists of a flexible program of courses planned by the student and advisor and approved by the Dean of the School of Ministry. ENG 1010 Composition I and ENG 1020 Composition II are required prerequisites for the Certificate. Students may customize a program from any of the available online courses. A certificate represents the completion of 12 hours of Bible and church ministry coursework.

Prior Learning Assessment and Transfer Credits

As a regionally accredited institution, Warner will accept credits earned at other regionally accredited institutions and will work with all students to determine eligibility through Prior Learning Assessment from non-accredited institutions, military and technical training, or other qualifying life learning experiences.

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