Christian Ministries Major
Important Notes
- 40% of major requirements must be completed at Judson.
- 40% of major requirements must be upper division.
- A minimum overall GPA of 2.30 and a minimum major GPA of 2.50 is required.
- Students must complete an application and an interview for the major, in addition to those required by the University.
- Students must complete a portfolio of work according to program goals which may include such summative assignments as a research paper in the field, an article written for a ministry trade publication, and/or an oral presentation and defense of a ministry model.
Gen Eds Required by Major
- PSY111 Introduction to Psychology (3 c.h.) (fulfills Gen Ed Social Science Requirement)
- BST110 Intro to the Christian Bible (3 c.h.), THS110 Christian Faith: Understanding and Application (3 c.h.) (fulfill Gen Ed Biblical Studies Requirement)
- BST*** Elective (fulfills Gen Ed Biblical Elective Requirement)
- MIN396 Practicum IV/Christian Ministries (2 c.h.) (fulfills Gen Ed GEN301 Requirement)
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical/Philosophy/Theology | ||
| DCW101 | Introduction to the Community of Worship Performers | 0.5 |
| DCW301 | Reflecting on the Conversation | 1 |
| BST110 | Intro to the Christian Bible | 3 |
| THS110 | Christian Faith: Understanding and Application | 3 |
| BST221 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| THS221 | Christian Theology | 3 |
| Biblical Electives | ||
| Select six hours of BST Electives | 6 | |
| Christian Ministries Core | ||
| MIN101 | Intro to Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN202 | Personal Development in Ministry | 3 |
| MIN295 | Practicum I/Christian Ministries | 1 |
| MIN296 | Practicum II/Christian Ministries | 1 |
| MIN301 | Leadership/Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN310 | Ministry and Culture | 3 |
| MIN311 | Administration and Management in Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN320 | Speaking & Teaching in Christian Ministry | 3 |
| MIN385 | Evangelism/Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| MIN395 | Practicum III/Christian Ministries | 2 |
| MIN396 | Practicum IV/Christian Ministries | 2 |
| MIN421 | Contemporary Issues in Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN455 | Senior Sem/Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN495 | Internship/Christian Ministries | 3 |
| Human Development Elective | ||
| Select one of from the following: | 3 | |
| Child Development | ||
| Adolescent Development | ||
| Adult Development and Aging | ||
| Principles/Practices Electives | ||
| Select at least 6 hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Children's Ministries:Principles and Practices | ||
| Youth Min/Adolescent Studies:Principles and Practices | ||
| Family Ministries:Principles and Practices | ||
| Adult Ministries:Principles and Practices | ||
| Consuming Missions: Prins/Pract of the Global Christian Movement | ||
| Total Hours | 64.5 | |
Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries (4-Year Plan)
Academic planning is the student's responsibility. This Graduation Plan is designed to be a guide to assist students as they plan their course selections. This is only a suggested schedule, and is not a substitute for a student's Advising Worksheet, nor the Program Requirements in the Judson University Catalog. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and approval of an academic advisor. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time at which they entered the institution. Course requirements and sequencing may vary with AP courses, transfer courses, English/math placement, or other conditions.
A full-time course load for undergraduate students is 12-18 credits per semester. Illinois residents receiving state aid should register for 15 hours per semester.
In addition to the courses below, chapel is required for all traditional full-time students (i.e., those taking 12 or more credit hours), both residents and commuters. This course counts as 1 credit towards a student's full-time status within the term, but does not earn credits towards graduation.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| BST110 | Intro to the Christian Bible | 3 |
| ENG101 | Expository Writing (or ACT/SAT placement) | 3 |
| GEN101 or ESS101 |
Questions of Life: Entering the Judson Conversation 1 or Wellness |
1 |
| Physical Activity course | 1 | |
| PSY111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| DCW101 | Introduction to the Community of Worship Performers | 0.5 |
| MIN101 | Intro to Christian Ministries 2 | 3 |
| Hours | 14.5 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Gen Ed Visual and Performing Arts Elective | 3 | |
| THS110 | Christian Faith: Understanding and Application | 3 |
| ENG102 | Critical Thinking and Writing (or ACT/SAT placement) | 3 |
| SPC120 | Foundations of Speech | 3 |
| MIN202 | Personal Development in Ministry 2 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| HIS262 | History of Civilization II | 3 |
| Math based on ACT/SAT placement | 3 | |
| BST221 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| MIN295 | Practicum I/Christian Ministries | 1 |
| MIN Prin/Prac Ministry Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Any Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HIS261 | History of Civilization I | 3 |
| MIN296 | Practicum II/Christian Ministries | 1 |
| MIN310 | Ministry and Culture | 3 |
| MIN320 | Speaking & Teaching in Christian Ministry | 3 |
| THS221 | Christian Theology | 3 |
| Any Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Gen Ed Science w/Lab | 4 | |
| MIN311 | Administration and Management in Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN395 | Practicum III/Christian Ministries | 2 |
| Human Development Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Any Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| DCW301 | Reflecting on the Conversation 4 | 1 |
| MIN301 | Leadership/Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN385 | Evangelism/Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| MIN396 | Practicum IV/Christian Ministries | 2 |
| BST Bible Elective 3 | 3 | |
| MIN Principles and Practices Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Any Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ENG380 Literature, Community, and Human Flourishing | 3 | |
| MIN455 | Senior Sem/Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN495 | Internship/Christian Ministries | 3 |
| Any Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GEN401 | The Good Life: Continuing the Conversation | 3 |
| MIN421 | Contemporary Issues in Christian Ministries | 3 |
| BST Bible Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Any Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 118.5 | |
- 1
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First-time students (those entering college directly from high school) should take GEN101; transfer students should take ESS101
- 2
MIN101 Intro to Christian Ministries (3 c.h.) and MIN202 Personal Development in Ministry (3 c.h.) are prerequisites for:
- MIN311 Administration and Management in Christian Ministries (3 c.h.)
- MIN340 Mentoring/Christian Ministries (3 c.h.)
- MIN395 Practicum III/Christian Ministries (2 c.h.)
- MIN396 Practicum IV/Christian Ministries (2 c.h.)
- MIN455 Senior Sem/Christian Ministries (3 c.h.) and
- MIN495 Internship/Christian Ministries (3 c.h.).
- 3
see major audit
- 4
GEN301 equivalent
Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries (2.5-Year Plan)
Academic planning is the student's responsibility. This Graduation Plan is designed to be a guide to assist students as they plan their course selections. This is only a suggested schedule, and is not a substitute for a student's Advising Worksheet, nor the Program Requirements in the Judson University Catalog. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and approval of an academic advisor. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time at which they entered the institution. Course requirements and sequencing may vary with AP courses, transfer courses, English/math placement, or other conditions.
A full-time course load for undergraduate students is 12-18 credits per semester. Illinois residents receiving state aid should register for 15 hours per semester.
In addition to the courses below, chapel is required for all traditional full-time students (i.e., those taking 12 or more credit hours), both residents and commuters. This course counts as 1 credit towards a student's full-time status within the term, but does not earn credits towards graduation.
This plan is designed for students transferring to Judson with an Associate's degree. Students must earn a combined total of 120 credit hours to graduate.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| GEN101 or ESS101 |
Questions of Life: Entering the Judson Conversation 1 or Wellness |
1 |
| BST110 | Intro to the Christian Bible | 3 |
| THS110 | Christian Faith: Understanding and Application | 3 |
| MIN101 | Intro to Christian Ministries 2 | 3 |
| MIN295 | Practicum I/Christian Ministries | 1 |
| PSY Human Development Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MIN202 | Personal Development in Ministry 2 | 3 |
| MIN296 | Practicum II/Christian Ministries | 1 |
| MIN320 | Speaking & Teaching in Christian Ministry | 3 |
| MIN Principles and Practices Elective 3 | 3 | |
| BST Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BST221 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| MIN311 | Administration and Management in Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN395 | Practicum III/Christian Ministries | 2 |
| MIN Principles and Practices Elective 3 | 3 | |
| BST Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| DCW301 | Reflecting on the Conversation 4 | 1 |
| MIN301 | Leadership/Christian Ministries | 3 |
| MIN385 | Evangelism/Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| MIN310 | Ministry and Culture | 3 |
| MIN396 | Practicum IV/Christian Ministries 4 | 2 |
| THS221 | Christian Theology | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| MIN495 | Internship/Christian Ministries | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ENG380 Literature, Community, and Human Flourishing | 3 | |
| GEN401 | The Good Life: Continuing the Conversation | 3 |
| MIN455 | Senior Sem/Christian Ministries | 3 |
| Any Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Begin Master of Leadership in Ministry | ||
| Hours | 0 | |
| Total Hours | 71 | |
- 1
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First-time students (those entering college directly from high school) should take GEN101; transfer students should take ESS101
- 2
MIN101 Intro to Christian Ministries (3 c.h.) and MIN202 Personal Development in Ministry (3 c.h.) are prerequisites for:
- MIN311 Administration and Management in Christian Ministries (3 c.h.)
- MIN340 Mentoring/Christian Ministries (3 c.h.)
MIN395 Practicum III/Christian Ministries (2 c.h.) - MIN396 Practicum IV/Christian Ministries (2 c.h.)
- MIN455 Senior Sem/Christian Ministries (3 c.h.) and
- MIN495 Internship/Christian Ministries (3 c.h.).
- 3
see major audit; many applicable electives have PSY111 Introduction to Psychology (3 c.h.) prereq
- 4
GEN301 equivalent