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Christian Ministries

You feel a call to ministry. That may be ministry in the traditional sense, pastoring a church, or could be something more unique like running a Christian school or camp

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Why Choose TWU's Christian Ministry Degree?

Practical Ministry Training

Hands-on experience preparing you for real-world service.

Focused Ministry Concentrations

Specializations for diverse callings within church leadership.

Preparation for Lifelong Calling

Equips graduates for ministry, missions, and nonprofit leadership.

Strong Theological Foundation

Biblically grounded education rooted in Christian tradition.

Christian Ministries

The Christian Ministry program at Tennessee Wesleyan prepares students with theological foundation, as well as training in the practical aspects of a wide range of callings. The Christian Ministry degree is interdisciplinary in nature, allowing students to broaden their background and give them a wealth of resources and depth of understanding to draw upon in a life of ministry.

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Christian Ministry Major

In order to major in Christian Ministry, the student shall complete the Core Religious Studies Course and one or more of the following areas: Church School Education, Church Camps and Recreation, Church Business Management, Youth Ministry.

Church School Education Emphasis

EDU 110 Introduction to Teaching 3 s.h.
EDU 201 Educational Psychology 3 s.h.
EDU 320 Survey of Exceptional Children 3 s.h.
EDU 419 Classroom Management 3 s.h.
SWK 231 Introduction Social Work 3 s.h.
SWK 333 Introductory Helping Skills 3 s.h.
PSY 231 Human Lifespan and the Social Environment I 3 s.h.

Church Camps and Recreation Emphasis

HLT 161 Environment and Public Health 3 s.h.
HLT 162 Personal Health and Drug Abuse 3 s.h.
HLT 263 Nutrition 3 s.h.
HLT 264 Safety Education and First Aid 3 s.h.
PED 303 Lifetime & Team Sports 3 s.h.
PED 307 Movement Education 3 s.h.

PED Choose two electives from the following:
PED 308 Activities for Children
PED 365 Adapted Physical Education and Recreation
PED 375 Camping and Outdoor Recreation 6 s.h

Church Business Management Emphasis

BUS 201, 202 Principles of Accounting I, II 6 s.h.
BUS 315 Business Communications 3 s.h.
BUS 321 Principles of Management 3 s.h.
BUS 421 Human Resources Management 3 s.h.
BUS Business Elective (must be approved by department) 3 s.h.
BUS 218 Intro to Microcomputer Applications 3 s.h.

Youth Ministry Emphasis

PSY 231 Human Lifespan and the Social Environment I
or EDU 201 Educational Psychology 3 s.h.
PSY/SOC 261 Social Psychology 3 s.h.
PSY 321 Theories of Personality 3 s.h.
PSY 341 Group Dynamics 3 s.h.
SOC 204 Social Problems 3 s.h.
EDU 320 Survey of Exceptional Children 3 s.h.
EDU 385 Methods of Teaching in Grades 6-12 3 s.h.

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Christian Ministry Minor

A Christian Ministry minor offers a solid foundation in faith, leadership, and service rooted in a Christian worldview. It equips students with practical ministry skills, biblical literacy, and opportunities for real-world ministry engagement, preparing them to serve effectively in churches, nonprofits, or mission settings. 

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