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 Pract IV/Christian Ministries (2 c.h.) (fulfills Gen Ed GEN301 Requirement)

Program Requirements

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 Degree Audit, 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.

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MIN101 Intro to Christian Ministries (3 c.h.) and MIN202 Personal Development in Ministry (3 c.h.) are prerequisites for:

•  MIN311 Administration and Management inChristian Ministries (3 c.h.)
•  MIN340 Mentoring/Christian Ministries (3 c.h.)
•  MIN395 Pract III/Christian Ministries (2 c.h.)
•  MIN396 Pract IV/Christian Ministries (2 c.h.)
•  MIN455 Senior Sem/Christian Ministries (3 c.h.) and
• MIN495 Internship/Christian Ministries (3 c.h.). 

²

see major audit

³

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 Degree Audit, 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.

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.

1

MIN101 Intro to Christian Ministries (3 c.h.) and MIN202 Personal Development in Ministry (3 c.h.) are prerequisites for:

• MIN311 Administration and Management inChristian Ministries (3 c.h.)
• MIN340 Mentoring/Christian Ministries (3 c.h.)
  MIN395 Pract III/Christian Ministries (2 c.h.) 
• MIN396 Pract IV/Christian Ministries (2 c.h.)
• MIN455 Senior Sem/Christian Ministries (3 c.h.) and
• MIN495 Internship/Christian Ministries (3 c.h.). 

²

see major audit; many applicable electives have PSY111 Introduction to Psychology (3 c.h.) prereq

³

GEN301 equivalent