The School of Ministry

Horizon University’s School of Ministry is designed for those pursuing full-time Christian ministry. We currently offer two degree programs with another three new degrees coming in the fall of 2013. We are theologically conservative and biblically rigorous. Our intent is to teach and train future ministry leaders for all aspects of full-time ministry, from biblical exegesis to ministry-related issues pastors and missionaries face today. Many of our graduates enroll in graduate work to pursue their master’s degree in theology or pastoral studies.

Classes in the School of Ministry can be taken in any combination of day, evening, and online, making all School of Ministry degree programs accessible for the working leader.

Career opportunities for graduates of the School of Ministry include:

• Pastoral Ministry
• Youth Ministry
• Pastor of Christian Education (Children’s, Discipleship and Evangelism ministries)
• Church Administration
• Missionary
• Christian School Educator or Instructor

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies will provide the student a strong, biblical framework for pastoral ministry or religious education. Coursework will include areas of study ranging from biblical hermeneutics and exegesis, Biblical languages, theology, pastoral ministry, counseling, world religions, and ethics. The degree consists of 36 units in Bible and Theology, 27 units in Ministry Studies, 42 units in General Studies, and 21 units of Electives.

The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies degree is for those interested in:

• Preparing for Pastoral Ministry, Christian Education, or Missions
• Preparing for Graduate work, pursuing an M.A. in biblical studies or an M.Div.
• Desiring to teach the Word or to do research and writing on a professional level in the area of biblical and theological studies.

Academic Sequence for the Bachelor or Arts in Biblical Studies Degree

The following is a typical sequence for a new student in the full-time program. You can take classes one of three ways, in any combination: online, day, or evening classes.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Student Ministry = 6 semesters of credit

Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies

The Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies is intended for the student who is looking for a college degree but does not yet want the long-term commitment of a four-year program. The A.A. in Biblical Studies is designed to give the student a good foundation of Bible and Theology along with some general studies courses. It will provide students with the critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary for productive service in the community and the church. Later, if the student wishes, he or she may transfer the entire A.A. degree into the B.A in Biblical Studies at Horizon University. The A.A. in Biblical Studies consists of 27 units of Bible and Theology, 27 units of General Studies, and six units of Ministry Studies.

Student Ministry = 4 semesters of credit

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