Bible and Ministry

Bachelor of Arts

ACU’s Bible and Ministry (B.A.) degree will empower and equip you for the ministry passion God has instilled in your heart. With ministry classes, internships, ministry-focused organizations and more, ACU’s Bible and Ministry degree offers a diverse and in-depth program of study.

The Bible and Ministry bachelor’s degree gives you a solid theological foundation in the Old and New Testaments, and you’ll gain an understanding of how biblical principles are applied to daily life and ministry.
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ACU’s Bible and Ministry (B.A.) degree will empower and equip you for the ministry passion God has instilled in your heart. With ministry classes, internships, ministry-focused organizations and more, ACU’s Bible and Ministry degree offers a diverse and in-depth program of study.

The Bible and Ministry bachelor’s degree gives you a solid theological foundation in the Old and New Testaments, and you’ll gain an understanding of how biblical principles are applied to daily life and ministry.

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Application Deadline

February 1

National Decision Day

May 1

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B.A. in Bible and Ministry

Degree Details

Find important details about this and related degree plans. Learn more about each of the tracks available with this program.

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Required Hours

University Hours: 56
Major Hours: 51 (Choice of 4 tracks)
Electives: 21

Total Required: 128 credit hours*

*Based on track selection

Available Tracks

Missions
Biblical Languages
Biblical Text
Christian Ministry

Example Coursework

  • Teaching and Learning for Spiritual Formation
  • New Testament Greek for Beginners I & II
  • Gospel in a Multicultural World
  • Ministry in Context

Minor Available

Yes! ACU offers a minor in Bible, Missions and Ministry. You can also explore all of the minors available at the button below.

Undergraduate Minors

Application Deadlines

Early Application Deadline
November 1

Application Deadline
February 1

National Decision Day
May 1

Department

Bible, Missions and Ministry

Career Options

Missionary
Ministry director
Chaplain
Counselor
Theologian
Youth minister

Curriculum

Professor and student

We offer four distinct tracks of study within this major:

  • The biblical text concentration is designed for students who have a passion for the language, message and historical context of the Bible. This biblical studies degree is an ideal option for those looking to preach or pursue graduate studies.
  • The Christian ministry concentration prepares students to minister in a variety of church settings.
  • The missions concentration develops missionaries who heed Christ’s call to “go into all the world” by pursuing ministry in another culture.
  • Students who choose the biblical languages concentration will study the Hebrew and Greek languages.

All four concentrations are challenging and rewarding programs designed to meet your goals as a future minister, missionary or scholar.

Beyond Your Degree

Justin Whiteley ('16) | M.A. in Christian Ministry

Clubs and Activities

Ministry is a hands-on career, and during your time at ACU, you will gain practical experience through co-curriculars, clubs and events such as:

  • Internships
  • Service work
  • Student Action Leadership Team (SALT)
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes

After Graduation?

  • Missionary
  • Ministry director
  • Chaplain
  • Counselor
  • Theologian
  • Youth minister