Christian Ministry

Bachelor’s
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50+
Diverse Electives
Explore over 50 electives covering a variety of topics. Biblical, church, and world history. Christian ethics and politics. Old and New Testament theology. Practical ministry, counseling, and more.
98%
First-Choice Grad School
Of the Christian Studies graduates at NGU, 98% get accepted into their first-choice grad school.

Meaningful Ministry Starts Here

Deepen your understanding of Christian doctrine. Learn to apply profound theology to practical ministry. Master the art of connecting biblical truth to the lives of real people, every day.

Prepare for a lifetime of impact as a church planter, pastor, missionary, and more. Practice what your preach. Glorify God. And love others with an online Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry.

Why Choose?

  • Local Church Focus: Pursue your purpose without leaving your calling. Serve your church even as you explore your studies. Local church involvement isn’t just assumed, it’s built into your degree.

  • Hands-on Ministry Experience: Be a part of overseas missions, nonprofit organizations, or even your local church. Complete two intensive ministry-based courses and engage broken communities with the gospel of Christ. It’s how you discover and elevate your God-given calling, at NGU.

  • Intentional Coursework: Theology isn’t just theory, it’s the foundation of real-world, practical ministry. That’s why your degree is designed to connect in-class learning with in-person ministry. Develop Sunday School classes or create premarital counseling plans. All to fine-tune your ministry experience.

Program Overview

  • Why NGU?

    Become the transformational leader God has called you to be. Learn how to lead others and make a positive impact in your next career.

  • Purpose

    Gain a deeper understanding of Christian theology and ministry. At NGU, you’ll get ministry experience through the local church, your community, and even other cultures around the world.

Study Christian Ministry with Clear Direction

Christian Ministry Year 1

Year 1 Example Courses

  • United States History to 1865
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Engaging the Biblical Narrative
  • Oral Communications
  • Integrating a Biblical Worldview
 
Christian Ministry Year 2

Year 2 Sample Courses

  • Composition and Rhetoric
  • New Testament Survey
  • Composition and Literature
  • Biblical Hermeneutics
  • Introduction to Missions

 

Christian Ministry Year 3

Year 3 Sample Courses

  • New Testament Book Study: Romans
  • Systematic Theology I
  • Church History I

 

Christian Ministry: Year 4

Year 4 Sample Courses

  • Church History II
  • Systematic III
  • Senior Seminar

Get to Know Our Faculty!

Michael Bryant, PhD
Dean, College of Christian Studies
Jeff Rankin, PhD
Associate Dean, College of Christian Studies
Matthew Wireman, PhD
Program Director of Christian Studies Online
Allen McWhite, PhD
Department Chair, Intercultural Studies
Stephen G. Crouse, PhD
Senior Campus Pastor
Curtis K. Horn Jr., PhD
Professor, Christian Studies
Michael Landrum, DMin
Program Director, Youth Ministry
Donny R. Mathis II, PhD
Professor, Christian Studies
Frankie J. Melton, Jr., PhD
Associate Professor, Christian Studies
Bill W. Murray, PhD
Professor, Christian Studies
Thomas Willoughby, PhD
Associate Professor, Christian Studies
Dallas Vandiver, PhD
Assistant Vice-President, Student Ministries
Matthew Hirt, PhD
Assistant Professor, Intercultural Studies
Joshua J. Styles, JD
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies

Have Questions about the Christian Ministries Program?

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Matthew Wireman, PhD

Program Director of Christian Studies Online
864.663.0264 matthew.wireman@ngu.edu
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