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 |
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 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 |