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Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership
Who it's for
Do you sense God calling you to full-time work in vocational ministry? The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership (BAML) degree at The King’s University is a great program for those who want to serve the local church or parachurch organization in a full-time setting.
What you'll learn
- Respond to contemporary challenges from a faithful biblical and theological perspective
- Effectively communicate the gospel and spiritually equipping messages in various formats
- Implement effective plans and practices for their spiritual growth
- Lead people in spiritual growth
- Provide organizational ministry leadership in the students’ contexts
- Articulate a biblical philosophy of ministry that emerges from a charismatic theology
Curriculum
Foundational Core: 15 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| BIBL 1300 | Introduction to Bible |
| BIBM 1301 | The Spirit-Formed Life |
| BIBL 1307 | Principles of Biblical Interpretation |
| BIBT 2303 | To the Jew First |
| BIBT 2307 | Theological Foundations |
General Education: 43 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| COMS 2303 | Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communication |
| ENGL 1301 | English Composition I |
| ENGL 1302 | English Composition II |
| GOVT 2301 | Federal Government |
| GOVT 2305 | Texas State Government |
| HIST 1302 | American History 1 |
| HIST 1303 | American History 2 |
| MATH 1301 | College Math |
| NSCI 1401 | Natural Science and the Bible |
| PHED 1200 | Health and Wellness |
| PHIL 2301 | Christian Ethics |
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction to Psychology |
| SOCI 1301 | Introduction to Sociology |
| UNIV 1101 | Student Success Strategies Component Elective Creative Arts Elective |
Experiential Learning: 5 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| BIBM 2101 | Practicum Prep |
| BIBM 3201 | Junior Ministry Practicum |
| BIBM 3201 | Junior Ministry Practicum |
Major Courses: 33 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| BIBL 1305 | Old Testament Survey |
| BIBL 1306 | New Testament Survey |
| BIBL 2301 | Biblical Background and Interpretation |
| BIBM 3302 | Leadership Development |
| BIBM 3328 | Introduction to Ministry Finance |
| BIBM 3329 | Introduction to Personnel Management |
| BIBM 4350 | Senior Ministry Leadership Internship |
| BIBM 4355 | Senior Ministry Leadership Capstone |
| BIBM 4304 | Leading Team Ministry |
| BIBM 4330 | Ministry and Administrative Skills |
| BMIS 3302 | Intercultural Communication Major Electives or Concentration Courses: 9 hours 9 hours from any BIBL, BIBM, and BMIS courses GLOBAL OUTREACH MINISTRIES |
Concentration: 9 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| BMIS 2302 | Anthropology for Intercultural Witness |
| BIBT 3300 | Biblical Theology of Missions |
| BIBT 3305 | World Religions |
Next Generation Ministry Concentration: 9 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| BIBM 2303 | Sermon Preparation |
| BIBM 3330 | Models of Next Generation Ministry |
| BIBM 4306 | Contemporary Issues in Next Generation Ministry |
Pastoral Ministry Concentration: 9 hours
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| BIBM 2304 | Pastoral Ministry |
| BIBM 3326 | Developing Curriculum for Discipleship |
| BIBM 3327 | Spiritual Formation in the Local Church 120 hours |
Total program hours: 120 hours
Why TKU
Spirit-formed leaders
Taught by faculty active in ministry.
Whole-person formation
Who you become, not just what you learn.
Culture of worship
Prayer and worship woven through campus life.
Community of care
Soul care from faculty, staff, and peers.