The bachelor of arts in Christian ministries is designed for adults with a passion for Christian ministry and service. The program is comprised of 10 courses that collectively address the unique and evolving elements of Christian ministry. This degree provides preparation for ministry by:

1. Equipping leaders for ministry in the church
2. Preparing professionals for ministry in the workplace
3. Providing ministry training for para-church professionals
4. Laying a foundation for graduate study in ministry or related fields

This degree is applicable in any career field, but is especially designed for careers in teaching, church leadership and administration, children's ministries and missions. It also provides excellent preparation for seminary training and other graduate studies.

Fresno Pacific is the only Christian university in the Central Valley, and all degrees offered are founded on a commitment to ethics and values. The bachelor of arts in Christian ministries expands on this foundation, offering practical applications necessary for a wide range of positions in service to others.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
The general education program is a combination of divisional requirements and electives, a minimum of 60 units, which may be met through college coursework, credit by exam (e.g., CLEP, AP) or portfolio. Only courses with a minimum of 2 semester units may count towards divisional general education requirements. Courses in the following fields must be completed to fulfill the general education program:

Humanities

• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Literature, philosophy, music appreciation/history or art appreciation/history
• Biblical studies (included in major program)

Natural Science and Mathematics

• Mathematics
• Natural science

Social Science
Three courses representing three of the following areas: history, economics, political science, psychology, sociology, geography.

REQUIRED COURSES (40 UNITS MINIMUM)
The following units must be earned at Fresno Pacific University:

• BIB-300A Jesus' Life and World (2)
• BIB-300B Jesus, Church and Society (2)
• BIB-436 Biblical Perspectives (4)
• MIN-400 A History of Christian Thought (3)
• MIN-403A A Personal and Spiritual Formation-Part A: Beginning the Journey (3)
• MIN-403B Personal and Spiritual Formation-Part B: Transformed by Christ (1)
• MIN-403C Personal and Spiritual Formation-Part C: Moving Into Ministry (2)
• MIN-410 Ethical Dimensions of Ministry (4)
• MIN-420 Ministry across Cultures (4)
• MIN-430 Urban Ministry (3)
• MIN-440 Conflict Transformation in Ministry (4)
• MIN-450 Leadership in Ministry (3)
• MIN-499A Baccalaureate Thesis-Part A (1)
• MIN-499B Baccalaureate Thesis-Part B (2)
• MIN-499C Baccalaureate Thesis-Part C (2)

ELECTIVES
Elective units as needed to meet the bachelor of arts minimum, not to exceed 35 units. This requirement may be met through allowable college coursework, credit by exam (e.g., CLEP, AP) or portfolio.