Description
Abundant Life Christian College offers the Associate of Arts in Ministry to provide structured, biblically grounded preparation for Christian service within the local church. The program emphasizes spiritual formation, biblical literacy, theological understanding, ethical discernment, and responsible ministry practice, preparing students for licensed ministry service under church authority. The program consists of 60 credit hours across 20 courses, integrating core ministry studies with Christian-focused general education. Coursework is sequenced to guide students from calling and identity, through Scripture and doctrine, into practical ministry skills, leadership foundations, and ethical responsibility, ensuring balanced formation and readiness for service within the Body of Christ. Core Ministry & Biblical Studies Courses MIN 101 – Foundations of Christian Ministry OTS 201 – Old Testament Survey NTS 202 – New Testament Survey BIB 201 – Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics) THE 210 – Foundations of Christian Doctrine HIS 210 – Church History I MIN 204 – Spiritual Formation & Discipleship MIN 225 – Prayer, Worship & Spiritual Disciplines MIN 205 – Introduction to Preaching & Teaching COM 210 – Ministry Communication MIN 304 – Principles of Evangelism MIN 220 – Christian Leadership Foundations MIN 302 – Introduction to Pastoral Care MIN 310 – Ministry Ethics THE 315 – Spiritual Warfare & Biblical Theology MIN 399 – Ministerial License Capstone (1 credit) General Education (Christian Focus) ENG 101 – Composition & Ministry Writing COM 110 – Christian Communication PSY 120 – Psychology from a Christian Perspective REL 230 – World Religions MAT 115 – College Math (Stewardship Applications) Completion affirms readiness for licensed ministry service under church oversight and preparation for further theological study. Completion does not imply ordination or independent ministerial authority.
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