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Ministry
College of Arts & Sciences
MINISTRY students carry Christ's mission into the world.
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College of Arts & Sciences
DR. SCOTT DERMER
about the program
The ministry program at MNU prepares you for full-time ministry by laying a foundation of Biblical truth and theological understanding. You’ll study pastoral counseling, corporate worship, evangelism, church growth and Christian leadership. You’ll experience hands-on training in area churches, through internships at Churches across the North Central Nazarene Districts and Christian organizations along with conferences and workshops held right here on MNU’s campus to equip you for the ministry.
YOU WILL LEARN
MNU’s ministry major meets all requirements to become ordained in the Church of the Nazarene and prepares you for ordination in many other denominations as well. You can also choose from several concentrations to personalize your degree depending on your interests and goals.
SCHOLARSHIPS
There are many scholarship opportunities. Ministry students have the potential of receiving roughly $20,000 in financial assistance over four years, significantly minimizing debt and easing the transition into ministry.
- all freshmen receive $1250 their first semester and another $1250 scholarship once they pass the Introduction to Ministry course
- Sophomores, juniors, and seniors can apply for the Ministry Student Internship Program ($4500-$7500/year)
- Sophomores, juniors, and seniors can apply for the General Ministry Scholarships ($500-$3000/year)
Potential Careers
- Pastor
- Evangelist
- Chaplain
- Director of Ministry
Sample Schedule
Freshman Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL | 1503 | English Comp 1 | 3 |
| BLIT | 1103 | Discovering the Old Testament | 3 |
| PRTH | 1002 | Introduction to Ministry | 2 |
| MATH | 1103 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| FNAR | 1103 | Fine Arts | 3 |
| FRST | 1101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
Freshman Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC | Psychology Course | 3 | |
| GNSC | General Science Course | 3 | |
| BLIT | 1203 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| ENGL | 1703 | English Comp II | 3 |
| HIST | History Course | 3 |
Sophomore Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEO | 2003 | Christian Beliefs | 3 |
| PHIL | 2103 | Philosophy | 3 |
| BLAN | Biblical Language | 3 | |
| BLAN | 3903 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| GNSC | General Science | 3 | |
| HLEX | Physical Education Course | 2 |
Sophomore Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM | 1303 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CHED | 1303 | Christian Education | 3 |
| ENGL | Literature or Creative Arts | 3 | |
| SOCI | Sociology Course | 3 | |
| MATH | 2503 | Statistics | 3 |
Junior Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEO | 3803 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| PRTH | 3503 | Pastoral Care and Counseling | 3 |
| PRTH | 3003 | Preaching | 3 |
| INCS | 2003 | Into to Missions | 3 |
| PRTH | 3601 | Ministry Formation Cohort I | 1 |
| Elective | 3 |
Junior Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHED | 3103 | Christian Leadership | 3 |
| THEO | 3903 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| CHST | 3003 | Nazarene Heritage | 3 |
| PRTH | 4183 | Ministry Practicum | 3 |
| PRTH | 3601 | Ministry Formation Cohort II | 1 |
| BLIT | Upper Division OT or NT | 3 |
Senior Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHST | 4003 | Church History to 1500 | 3 |
| THEO | 3003 | Doctrine of Holiness | 3 |
| BLIT | Upper Division OT or NT | 3 | |
| PRTH | 3203 | Evangelism | 3 |
| PRTH | 4301 | Ministry Formation Cohort III | 1 |
| Elective | 3 |
Senior Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHST | 4103 | Church History from 1500 | 3 |
| PRTH | 3803 | Christian Corporate Worship | 3 |
| PRTH | 4203 | Personal Development of the Minister | 3 |
| PRTH | 4601 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 |
Career Earnings
$50,500
average annual
$2,171,500
career average
$53k
Pastor
$35k
Evangelist
$61k
Chaplain
$53k
Director of Ministry
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DR. SCOTT DERMER
"Graduates of the Christian Ministry and Formation department fulfill varied positions in pursuit of building the Kingdom of God. At MNU, professors are mentors, advisors, and colleagues helping students seek and confirm the call to serve."
Associate Professor of Theology
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As an MNU student, you’ll encounter not only academic growth and career preparation but you’ll also transform through spiritual growth and time spent in service and mission. We think that’s a
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