Ministry and Vocation

Bachelor of Arts

Answer your calling.

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

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

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Early Application Deadline

November 1

Early Scholarship Deadline and FAFSA Opens

December 1

FAFSA Priority Deadline

January 15

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B.A. in Ministry and Vocation

Degree Details

Find important details about this and related degree plans. Explore the various tracks available with this major.

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Required Hours

University hours: 56
Major Hours: 63-64 credit hours (Choice of 4 tracks)
Electives: 8-9 credit hours*

Total Required: 128 credit hours*

*Based on track selection

Tracks

Find specific program information for each track at the “View Catalog” button.

Children and Family Ministry
Vocational Missions
Worship Ministry
Youth and Family Ministry

Example Coursework

  • Introduction to Biblical Interpretation
  • Preaching
  • Living the Mission
  • Story of Spiritual Formation

View the catalog for a complete listing of courses.

Minor Available

No but ACU offers a related minor in this study. You can learn more about this minor (Bible, Missions and Ministry) by viewing the catalog or explore all of the minors available at the button below.

UNDERGRADUATE MINORS

Department

Bible, Missions and Ministry

Consider the wide range of exciting careers available with a bachelor’s in ministry and vocation.

Missionary
Chaplain
Counselor
Peace Corps Worker

See more below!

Curriculum

Make your own path

We offer four distinct tracks of study within this major; choose the one that best fits your calling.

  • The youth and family ministry concentration prepares students to minister to adolescents and families in church settings.
  • Worship ministry, designed in collaboration with the Department of Music, explores how music can spiritually form a congregation and how it’s been used historically to worship God.
  • The vocational missions concentration is ideal for those looking to support themselves for secular work, while living as part of a missions team.
  • The children and family ministry concentration contains coursework in the education and psychology of children.

After Graduation

Renique Rodriguez kneeling with a child - ministry

What can you do after graduation?

  • Missionary
  • Chaplain
  • Minister
  • Counselor
  • Evangelist
  • Peace Corps Volunteer