School of MInistry, Arts & Sciences: Majors/Programs

School of Ministry, Arts & Sciences - Majors and Programs


Biblical Studies
The major in Biblical Studies is designed to be an academic program that prepares the student for graduate studies in the field. The objectives of the program are for students to understand the Bible in its historical and cultural context in order to apply Biblical principles in daily living and to study the historical and theological development of the Church in order to express the major teachings of the Christian faith.
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Biology
The major in Biology provides a background in the chemical, mathematical, and physical sciences, as well as extensive preparation in the biological sciences. This diverse background offers the graduate numerous opportunities for careers in and outside of traditional biology. Students may choose concentrations in Ecology, General Biology, and Pre-professional Education.
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Church Ministry
The major in Church Ministry is to help the student understand the Bible in its historical and cultural context in order to apply Biblical principles in daily living, develop a philosophy and theology of ministry, develop practical ministry skills to lead the church, and discover and live out their call as they grow as a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Communication
Communication is a difficult concept to put into words. Communication, in general terms, is the process by which information is created and transmitted. It is the process of acting on information. In practical terms, it is the channel that carries messages from a source to one or more receivers. In theoretical terms, communication is a transaction in which people collectively create and manage social realities. And if considered from a cultural point of view, communication is a civilization's means of informing and persuading its members. Regardless of the definition or perspective, the study of communication involves audience, function, technique, and technology as common denominators.

This program is designed to help students identify and develop the particular niche that best suits their needs and to explore a variety of avenues that will help with career preparation. Students develop sound theoretical bases as a foundation for the skills they develop in writing, production, technology, and the application of presentation skills. The goal is to help students become effective communicators, something sorely needed in this world today.
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English
The English major curriculum offers students a diversity of courses consisting of surveys of major British and American writers, focused studies of particular British and American writers, introduction to Anglophone literature from other countries, advanced English grammar, advanced writing, and history of the English language. Students can utilize the concentration in English as a foundation for a variety of careers in which analytical reading and writing skills gained in the major are especially valued. A student with an interest in teaching English in public education environments would major in Secondary Education: English 6-12. See the Department of Teacher Education section for additional information.
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Media Writing
The major in Media Writing prepares students for careers in informational and interpretative multimedia environments. Graduates can expect to find careers in writing, reporting, and/or editing. The courses offered in the program are designed to give students the skills, concepts, and values needed to succeed as competent professional communicators. Courses focus on the basic elements of factual and analytical writing, editing, communication law and theory, history, ethics, and responsibility in the mass media. Being a media writer requires knowledge of society, the role of government, the economic and political structure of the environment, and how the natural world works.
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Music Ministry
The Music Ministry major is designed for those who plan to serve in church music or related ministries either directly after college or after completion of seminary work. Additionally, this major prepares persons to teach in a private studio and continue their education in graduate school. The major consists of 21 credit hours of Church Ministry courses plus the Music concentration of 47 credit hours of for a total of 68 credits. A minor is not required.
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Psychology
Psychology is for students who wish to help others or who want to advance their knowledge about human behavior. Psychology is the second largest major at U. S. colleges and universities because of the diverse options available to graduates. A graduate degree is needed for a professional career in Psychology such as counseling; however, it is an excellent major for entry level work in many business settings such as sales or human resources.
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Social Work
Social work is a major for students who desire to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Generalist social work practitioners pursue career opportunities in various public and private settings including school systems, child welfare, healthcare, mental health, addictions, domestic violence, criminal justice, and gerontology. Many graduates wishing to practice as clinical therapists go on to pursue a master's degree in social work (MSW).
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Transformational Christian Ministry
The major consists of 36-credit hours of ministry and Bible courses. A minor is not required. Admission into the program requires students to have an earned Associates degree with a minimum of 15 semester hours of General Education credits prior to starting the online program.
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