Degrees

CHR Degree Programmes

It is essential that a careful check of degree credits be made during the programme, so as to ensure that the final total will be equal to, or more than, the number of credits required for the programme chosen. Choices of electives, directed studies, and seminars are made in consultation with a Faculty Academic Advisor. Please refer to the Student Responsibility section under Academic Information.

All of the degrees as listed below are in our current catalogue, available for download on the U of N homepage.

Electives for degree programmes
Choice of electives for degree programmes is made from existing courses in the College of Christian Ministries, plus other related courses from other colleges. Not all courses are allowed, even from within this college, so it is essential that there be consultation with a Faculty Advisor, and written approval given before the student assumes that his or her programme will meet the degree requirements.

The Core requirements (Bible, Communication, Applied Christian Thinking) can be met by several courses in each category. For a current list of these, please refer to the Core Curriculum section under Academic Information or consult your Faculty Advisor.

Foundational Associate of Arts Degree
Associate of Arts in Christian Ministries
Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies
Associate of Arts in Church Ministries
Associate of Arts in Missions/Intercultural

Foundational Associate of Arts Degree

Credits

Prerequisite: DSP 211 & 212 19-24
Core: Bible, Communication, Applied Christian Thinking 32-36
(A Core Field Assignment may be substituted for one Core Course)  
Emphasis course sequence:  
CHR xxx Christian Ministries Course 12
CHR xxx Christian Ministries Field Assignment/Internship 8-12
Elective Course, Directed Studies, Seminars 0-13
Total Credits for Associate of Arts Degree 84
   
At least 24 credits are required in the emphasis area; students should consult their College/Faculty advisors on their choice of emphasis courses. Two full Field Assignments/Internships are required, with a minimum of 8 credits each; total Field Assignment/Internship credit may vary from 16 to 36 credits.
 

Associate of Arts in Christian Ministries

Credits

Prerequisite: DSP 211 & 212 19-24
   
One of the following (or equivalent): 12
CHR 211 Bible Core Course  
CHR 213 School of Biblical Studies I  
   
CHR 231 School of Evangelism 12
CHR 232 School of Evangelism 8-12
   
Elective Courses, Directed Studies, Seminars 24-33
Total Credits for Associate of Arts Degree 84
   

Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies

Credits

Prerequisite: DSP 211 & 212 19-24
   
One of the following (or equivalent): 12
CHR 211 Bible Core Course  
CHR 213 School of Biblical Studies I  
   
CHR 315 School of Biblical Studies II 12
CHR 316 School of Biblical Studies III 12
CHR 214 School of Biblical Studies Field Assignment 8-12
   
Elective Courses, Directed Studies, Seminars 12-21
Total Credits for Associate of Arts Degree 84
   

Associate of Arts in Church Ministries

Credits

Prerequisite: DSP 211 & 212 19-24
   
One of the following (or equivalent): 12
CHR 211 Bible Core Course  
CHR 213 School of Biblical Studies I  
   
CHR 233 School of Church Planting & Leadership 12
CHR 234 School of Church Planting & Leadership Internship 8-12
   
Elective Courses, Directed Studies, Seminars 24-33
Total Credits for Associate of Arts Degree 84
   

Associate of Arts in Missions/Intercultural

Credits

Prerequisite: DSP 211 & 212 19-24
   
One of the following (or equivalent): 12
CHR 211 Bible Core Course  
CHR 213 School of Biblical Studies I  
   
CHR 235 School of Missions 12
CHR 236 School of Missions Field Assignment 8-12
   
Elective Courses, Directed Studies, Seminars 24-33
Total Credits for Associate of Arts Degree 84

Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministries
Bachelor of Arts in Missions/Intercultural

Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries

Credits

Prerequisite: DSP 211 & 212 19-24
Core: Communication, Applied Christian Thinking 24
   
One of the following (or equivalent): 12
CHR 211 Bible Core Course  
CHR 213 School of Biblical Studies I  
   
One course with Field Assignment chosen from the following: 20-24
CHR 231/232 School of Evangelism & Field Assignment  
CHR 235/236 School of Missions & Field Assignment  
   
CHR 343 Leadership Training School 12
   
Elective Course, Directed Studies, Seminars 48-57
Total Credits for Bachelor of Arts Degree 144
   

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies

Credits

Prerequisite: DSP 211 & 212 19-24
Core: Communication, Applied Christian Thinking 24
   
One of the following (or equivalent): 12
CHR 211 Bible Core Course  
CHR 213 School of Biblical Studies I  
   
CHR 315/316 School of Biblical Studies II & III 24
CHR 214 School of Biblical Studies Field Assignment 8-12
   
One of the following: 12-24
CHR/HMT 257 Old Testament Hebrew  
CHR/HMT 258 New Testament Greek  
CHR 371/372 Biblical Preaching and Teaching School & Field Assignment  
   
Elective Courses, Directed Studies, Seminars (including at least one 24-35
Field Assignment/Internship if CHR 271/272 are not chosen above)  
   
Total Credits for Bachelor of Arts Degree 144
   

Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministries

Credits

Prerequisite: DSP 211 & 212 19-24
Core: Communication, Applied Christian Thinking 24
   
CHR 233 School of Church Planting & Leadership 12
CHR 234 School of Church Planting & Leadership Internship 8-12
   
One of the following (including the Field Assignment): 20-36
CNH 211/212 Foundations in Counseling Ministry & Field Assgt  
CHR 315/6/214 School of Biblical Studies II & III & Field Assgt  
CHR 371/72 Biblical Teaching and Preaching School & Field Assgt  
CHR/ATS 261/2 School of Worship & Field Assgt  
   
Elective Courses, Directed Studies, Seminars 24-49
   
Total Credits for Bachelor of Arts Degree 144
   

Bachelor of Arts in Missions/Intercultural

Credits

Prerequisite: DSP 211 & 212 24
Core: Communication, Applied Christian Thinking 24
   
One of the following (or equivalent): 12
CHR 211 Bible Core Course  
CHR 213 School of Biblical Studies I  
   
CHR 235 School of Missions 12
CHR 236 School of Missions Field Assignment 8-12
DEV/HMT 365 Community Development School 12
DEV/HMT 366 Community Development School Field Assignment 8-12
   
Elective Courses, Directed Studies, Seminars (one language 36-49
or linguistics course strongly recommended)  
   
Total Credits for Bachelor of Arts Degree 144
   

Master’s degrees are offered in various areas in Christian Ministries. Programmes are designed to meet the student’s study objectives utilizing the courses available, together with Graduate Directed Studies (CHR 591) and the Graduate Thesis (CHR 699). See also the general requirements for the Master’s degree (Academic Information). Master’s Requirement: CHR 211 or CHR 213 is required for those students who have not taken an equivalent in their undergraduate studies.