America Evangelical University offers a Bachelor’s degree in Ministry Leadership based on 120 semester units. The program may be completed in four academic years of full-time study. The BA in Ministry Leadership (BAML) is designed to equip students for pastoral ministry and leadership within the local church, as well as in Christian or non-Christian non-profit and mission organizations. The BAML program will provide students with an extensive knowledge of the Bible and a biblically-based theology. The apprenticeship (Practicum / Internship), an integral component of the program, may be completed in a church or a marketplace setting, as well as at a non-profit or a mission organization.
The courses and practical training offered by the BAML program lay a solid biblical and theological foundation for vital ministry as well as for advanced studies in global and cross-cultural communication
ContextualizationBAML students are provided the opportunity to adapt their studies to a particular context, by completing a concentration in a church ministry setting or with a non-profit institution as well as with an organization that requires specialized expertise.
Practical and ExperientialThe BAML program offers a new and relevant level of specialized theological and experiential education. Students will develop additional skills as well as practical application in leadership and ministry. The integrated experience blends leadership, management, and organizational training with practical theology and a strong biblical foundation.
Clarifying Your CallingThe new level of the formational mentoring, ongoing collaboration, mutual support and small group reflection that is offered by the BAML program allows students to refine and holistically prepare for their distinct vocational calling.
Offering Flexible Classroom/Online SettingAEU’s BAML accommodates leaders and working adults whose responsibilities and schedules do not permit enrollment in a traditional college degree program. The cohort model allows students to engage with professors and build community, resulting in a valuable and long-lasting support network
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The criteria for entrance to the Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership are:
1. Completion of Application Form for Admission.
2. Three letters of recommendation from faculty, employers, or church leaders.
3. Possession of or candidacy for a high school diploma or GED.
[Completion of high school or the GED is required before formally enrolling in the university.]
4. A statement of the applicant’s Christian faith.
5. One recent photograph.
6. An official transcript from high school, as well as from any post-high school education.
7. A personal interview with a representative of the university.
8. A sense of calling from God for Christian ministry.
9. Regeneration experience and baptism with water.
10. Active and fruitful church participation.
11. Payment of $100.00 application fee.
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Biblical/Theological Studies 30 Units BS 101 Bible Panorama* (covers some NT Survey) BS 102 Biblical Interpretation BS 103 Old Testament Survey BS 104 New Testament Survey* BS 115 Pentateuch BS 204 The Gospels BS 212 OT Historical Books BS 217 The Book of Acts TH 211 God and Revelation TH 322 The Person & Work of the Holy Spirit CH 325 History of Christianity *Students select either Bible Panorama or NT Survey. Ministry Courses 15 Units PT 101 Inner Healing and Prayer PT 102 Spiritual Formation PT 219 Evangelism and Discipleship PT 245 Christian Leadership MS 313 Theology and Practice of Mission General Education 30 Units GE 104 Introduction to Sociology (Contempoaray Issues of Current Society) GE 105 Intercultural Communication GE 118 Introduction to Psychology GE 127 Introduction to Philosophy GE 216 Introduction to Ethics GE 221 Research & Academic Writing GE 234 Economics GE 242 Health Studies GE 310 Digital Literacy for Research and Ministry GE 399 World Religions Free Electives: 12 Units Students may select free electives from their own concentration, from the other concentrations, or from AEU;'s other undergraduate courses. Practicum / Internship: 12 Units PM 301 Practicum Internship #1 PM 302 Practicum Internship #2 PM 403 Practicum Internship #3 PM 404 Practicum Internship #4 |
Pastoral Ministry Concentration 21 Units (7 Electives) BS 314 OT Major Prophets BS 419 OT Wisdom Literature BS 427 New Testament Epistles TH 313 Soteriology and Christology TH 409 Issues in Theology, and Theological Debate TH 444 Introduction to Christian Apologetics PT 345 Homiletical Foundations PT 456 Church Planting and Growth WM 304 Innovative and Creative Worship and Media WM 305 Theology and Practice of Worship CC 406 Holistic Healing and Spirituality Christian Counseling Concentration 21 Units (7 Electives) CC 301 Life Development & Change CC 302 Marriage & Family Counseling CC 303 Models of Counseling & Practice CC 304 Child and Adolescent Counseling CC 305 Anxiety, Crisis & Trauma Counseling CC 406 Holistic Healing and Spirituality CC 407 Creative Drama Therapy CC 408 Drama Therapy and Identity CC 409 Difference Counseling CC 410 God-shaped Brain and Heart CC 411 Transformation with Addictive Populations Worship, Media, and Creative Arts Concentration 21 Units (7 Electives) WM 301 Foundations of Music Ministry WM 302 Using Creative Arts in Worship WM 303 History of Worship Arts WM 304 Innovative and Creative Worship and Media WM 305 Theology and Practice of Worship WM 406 Audio Production WM 407 Video Production WM 408 Worship Leadership & Administration WM 409 Music Theory WM 410 Music in Worship |