Associate of Arts, Church Leadership Concentration

Description

60 Credit Hours

Center for Pastoral Ministries
Tracy Paino, Director

The Associate of Arts in Church Leadership is designed to meet the needs of those who are interested in serving as leaders within the local church. Whether one is preparing for full-time, part-time, or volunteer ministry in a congregation, the AACL provides a general education overview, Biblical knowledge, leadership principles, and church leadership skills. Additionally, it meets the educational recommendations for “Certified Minister” credentials with the Assemblies of God.

Courses

Part 1. General Education Core (30 credits)

Communications (3 credits)


PRAC	252	Homiletics I (3)

Fine Arts (2 credits)

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FA	111	Art Appreciation I: Prehistoric to Renaissance (2)
FA	112	Music Appreciation (2)
FA	116	Art Appreciation II: Renaissance to Modern (2)
FA	131	Art Appreciation: Film (2)
FA THTR	250	Introduction to Theatre (2)

General Studies (1 credit)


GS	180	Foundations of Leadership (1)

Global Awareness (3 credits)


ICS	111	Global Perspectives (3)

Historical Perspective (3 credits)

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HIST	311	Church History I: Early Church to Reformation (3)
HIST	312	Church History II: Reformation to Present (3)

English (3 credits)

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ENG	124	Rhetoric & Research (3)
ENG	126	Honors Rhetoric & Research (3)

Math (3 credits)

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MATH	115	Practical Mathematics (3)
MATH	125	College Algebra I (3)
MATH	126	Introduction to Logic (3)
MATH	250	College Algebra II & Trigonometry (3)

Science (3 credits)

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SCI	114	Biology (3)
SCI	210	Physical Science by Inquiry (3)
SCI	215	Physical Science (3)
SCI	221	Bioethics (3)

Social Relations (3 credits)


PSYC	125	General Psychology (3)

Ministry/Community Projects

PRAC 201-202

Part 2. Biblical Studies & Theology (12 credits)


BIBL	126	Old Testament History & Literature (3)
BIBL	127	New Testament History and Literature (3)
THEO	114	Systematic Theology I (3)
THEO	240	Pentecostal Distinctives (3)

Critical Thought Elective (3)

Part 3. Church Leadership Concentration (21 credits)


CDS	489	Ministerial Internship (3 - 6)
PTHE	131	Personal Formation & the Spiritual Leader (3)
PTHE	340	Church Administration & Personal Finance (3)

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PRAC	488	Ministerial Internship (1.5/3)
PTHE	122	Biblical Principles of Evangelism (3)
PTHE	241	Community of Worship & Prayer (3)
PTHE	348	Discipleship, Mentoring, & Leadership Development (3)
URBN	133	Introduction to Urban Studies (3)
YDEV	136	Introduction to Youth Studies (3)
YDEV	137	Sociology of American Youth (3)