Program Overview
The ADVANCE Christian Ministry track equips students with leadership identity and practical ministry skills through three progressive levels:
| Program | Total Hours | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CMC-A Certificate | 12 hours | Entry-level certificate program. Focus on ministry basics. |
| CMD-A Diploma | 24 hours | Adds Christian Studies to certificate-level courses. |
| CML-A Leadership | 48 hours | Builds on diploma with leadership-focused ministry training. |
Courses can be taken in any order. These credentials can supplement other programs or serve as standalone ministry training.
Entrance Requirements
Must meet ADVANCE entry requirements as a regular student.
Programs can be pursued individually or alongside other academic programs.
Course Requirements by Program Level
| Course Title | Course # | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Electives (4 courses) | --- | 12 |
1. Christian Ministry Certificate (CMC-A)
Total: 12 Hours
| Course Title | Course # | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Old Testament Survey | CLS1114 | 3 |
| New Testament Survey | CLS1314 | 3 |
| Christian Theology I or II | CLS1211 / CLS1212 | 3 |
| Baptist Heritage and Practice | CLS1113 | 3 |
| +4 courses from CMC-A | --- | 12 |
2. Christian Ministry Diploma (CMD-A)
Total: 12 Hours
3. Christian Ministry Leadership Diploma (CML-A)
Total: 48 Hours (includes CMD-A and CMC-A)
| Course Title | Course # | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Exegesis in the Old Testament | CLS2100 | 3 |
| Exegesis in the New Testament | CLS2300 | 3 |
| Christian Theology I or II | CLL1211 / CLL1212 | 3 |
| Survey of Christian History or History of the Bible | CLL1111 / CLL2132 | 3 |
| Ministry Leadership and Administration | CLE1310 | 3 |
| Conflict Management in Ministry | CLE2117 | 3 |
| Effective Communication | CLP3440 | 3 |
| Ministry of Supervision | CLP2131 | 3 |
| +CMD-A (24 hrs) and CMC-A (12 hrs) | --- | --- |