Extension/Cooperative & Online Learning Programs

 

 

 


Fountain Valley, California Contact Information

Debbie Johnson
9801 Talbert Ave.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

(714) 963-8131
dtjohnson@lwcf-cog.org

Programs Available

Bible/Ministry Certificate

This 24-unit program may be taken on campus or at an off-campus extension site. The eight courses of the program correspond to courses taught in Patten’s B.A. program. Courses may be transferred to the B.A. program, provided that the student first meets the entrance requirements of that program. For students whose first language is not English, an official test score of 219 or higher is required on the CB-TOEFL for admission to the University.

A student is awarded the Biblical Studies-Ministry Certificate upon completion of this 24-unit program with a GPA of 2.0 or above. This program trains those who will be serving as directors of Christian activities or as pastoral assistants.

Course Requirements for the Biblical
Studies-Ministry Certificate

Bible Courses

9

Theology Courses

6

Ministry Courses

9

 

 

Total Units

24

Christian Ministry Certificate

This 48-unit program prepares students to serve as directors of religious activities or pastoral assistants. Upon completion of this program with a GPA of 2.0 or above, the student is awarded the Christian Ministry Certificate.

Course Requirements for the
Christian Ministry Certificate

Bible Courses

18

Theology Courses

6

Ministry Courses

24

 

 

Total Units

48

The Associate of Arts in Church Ministries

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