Ministry

Program Overview

The Ministry program at Abide University prepares students for pastoral leadership and congregational ministry. Our RCSAI-accredited curriculum combines theological education with practical ministry skills including preaching, pastoral care, and church administration. Students develop competencies for effective ministry leadership while growing in spiritual maturity. The program prepares graduates for ordained ministry, church planting, and various ministry leadership roles.

Core Courses

• MIN 201 — Introduction to Ministry (3 credits)
• MIN 301 — Homiletics I: Preaching Foundations (4 credits)
• MIN 302 — Homiletics II: Advanced Preaching (4 credits)
• MIN 310 — Pastoral Care and Counseling (4 credits)
• MIN 320 — Worship and Liturgy (3 credits)
• MIN 330 — Church Administration (3 credits)
• MIN 340 — Evangelism and Discipleship (3 credits)
• MIN 401 — Ministry Internship (6 credits)
• MIN 870 — Doctoral Inquiry in Congregational Practice (6 credits)
• MIN 871 — Advanced Ministry Research Portfolio (18 credits)

Credit requirements

• Core courses: 54 credits
• Required elective credits: 18 credits

Total required: 72 credits

Elective Courses

Complete 18 credits from the options below (18 credits offered).

• MIN 410 — Youth Ministry (3 credits)
• MIN 420 — Children's Ministry (3 credits)
• MIN 430 — Church Planting (3 credits)
• MIN 440 — Urban Ministry (3 credits)
• MIN 450 — Missions and Cross-Cultural Ministry (3 credits)
• MIN 460 — Small Group Ministry (3 credits)

Admission Requirements

• High school diploma with sense of ministry calling
• Active involvement in local church
• Pastoral recommendation required
• For Master's: Bachelor's degree with ministry experience
• Background check required for ministry placements
• Demonstrated spiritual maturity and character

Degree Levels in Ministry

• Bachelor's Degree — Ministry
• Master's Degree — Ministry
• Doctoral Degree — Ministry (this page)