Associate of Art — Church Ministry  
   


The Associate of Arts in Church Ministry offers students the ability to gain a breadth of knowledge in general education, Biblical and theological studies, and ministry studies. It is ideal for students who want to prepare for ministry in a short amount of time and who need the basic competencies of a liberal arts education.

Currently Patten University has Extension Campuses offering the AA in Church Ministry throughout California, including Sacramento, Fresno and Fountain Valley.

General Education Requirement:
ENG 101A Reading and Composition 3
ENG 101B Research Writing 3
COM 146 Communications 3
PHL 243 Critical Thinking 3
PSY 221 General Psychology 3
POL 241 American Government 3
PHL 271 Introduction to Philosophy 3
MUS 212 Music Appreciation 3
MTH 115 College Algebra 3
SCI 100 Non-Lab Science 3
   
Total General Education 30
   
Biblical and Theological Studies Requirement:
 
BBL 102 Old Testament Survey 3
BBL 106 New Testament Survey 3
BBL 206 Biblical Interpretation 3
THE 205 Christian Ethics 3
THE 221 Biblical Theology I 3
THE 222 Biblical Theology II 3
   
Total Biblical and Theological Studies Requirement 18
   
Ministry Studies:
PST 212 Church Leadership and Administration 3
PST 218 Pastoral Care and Counseling 3
PST 219 Multicultural Implications for Ministry 3
CMN 217 Evangelism & Church Planting 3
   
Total Ministry Studies 12
   
Total Units for Associate of Arts in Church Ministries 60