Primary Educational Purpose
Train Students for
Secular Careers from
a Christian Perspective

Philosophical Foundation
Every Christian should
Live Life with a
Christian Worldview

Educational Framework
Christian Worldview

Core Faculty to  Support
Educational Framework
Christian Philosophy &
Humanities Faculty

Central Focus
Christian
Worldview Studies

Role of Bible/Theology Faculty
Teach Core Religion Courses
Teach Religion Studies
Teach Christian Ministry
Studies

Types of Programs
Majors related to
Secular Careers

Role of Liberal Arts
Major Role for
“Well Rounded Education”

Educational Level
Undergraduate and
Graduate and
Doctoral Programs

Typical Degree Programs

Associate of Arts
Associate of Science

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

Master of Arts
Master of Science

Professional Doctoral Degrees

Primary Educational Purpose
Teach Students the Bible and
prepare for Lay & Clergy roles
in the Institutional Church

Philosophical Foundation
Christians should
Study the Bible and
Prepare to Serve in
Institutional Church Programs

Educational Framework
Study of the Bible

Core Faculty to  Support
Educational Framework
Biblical Studies
Faculty

Central Focus
Biblical
Studies

Role of Bible/Theology Faculty
Teach Bible Survey Courses
Teach Bible Book Studies
Teach Systematic Theology

Types of Programs
Majors related to
Bible and
Church-based
Ministry

Role of Liberal Arts
Major Role Mandated
by Accreditation Agencies

Educational Level
Undergraduate Levels:
Associate & Bachelor
Programs

Typical Degree Programs

Associate of Applied Sciences
Associate of Arts
Associate of Biblical Studies
Associate of Ministry

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Ministry
Bachelor of Religious Studies
Bachelor of Science

Primary Educational Purpose
Prepare Students for
Clergy Roles in the
Institutional Church

Philosophical Foundation
Christians should Follow
God’s Calling to
Serve in Clergy or
Missionary Roles

Educational Framework
Theological Positions and
Church & Mission
Clergy Leadership

Core Faculty to  Support
Educational Framework
Theology
Faculty

Central Focus
Theological
Studies

Role of Bible/Theology Faculty
Teach Greek & Hebrew
Teach Biblical & Theological
Studies from a Specific
Doctrinal Position

Types of Programs
Majors related to
Clergy Roles

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Role of Liberal Arts
Minor or Non-Existent
Role

Educational Level
Graduate levels:
Master’s & Doctoral
Programs

Typical Degree Programs

MA in Biblical Studies
MA in Theological Studies

Master of Christian Counseling
Master of Communication
Master of Intercultural Studies
Master of Religious Education

Master of Divinity
Master of Missiology
Master of Theology

Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Missiology

Doctor of Philosophy

Primary Educational Purpose
Prepare Students for
Missional Roles in the
Mission of God in the World

Philosophical Foundation
Every Christian is Called
to Missional Ministry thru
joining the Mission of God
in Their Community

Educational Framework
Missiology (study of the
Mission of God in the World)
& Missional Theology

Core Faculty to  Support
Educational Framework
Missiology
Faculty

Central Focus
Study of Culture,
Context & Mission

Role of Bible/Theology Faculty
Teach Missional Theology &
Biblical, Contextual, Moral &
Social, & Eco Theologies to Support
Specific Degree Programs

Types of Programs
Majors related to
Missional Ministry in
Faith-based Organizations
and Community Service
at Points of Human Need

Role of Liberal Arts
Major Role of
Social Science Correlated
with Degree Programs

Educational Level
Undergraduate and
Graduate Levels;
Professional Doctoral
Programs in the Future

Typical Degree Programs

Associate of Intercultural Studies
Associate of Religion
Associate of Ministry
Associate of Community Ministry
Associate of Communications
Associate of Worship Studies
Associate of Ecomissiology
Associate of Theological Studies

Bachelor of Intercultural Studies
Bachelor of Religion
Bachelor of Ministry
Bachelor of International Business Mission
Bachelor of Community Ministry
Bachelor of Communications
Bachelor of Worship Studies
Bachelor of Ecological Mission
Bachelor of Global Healthcare Mission
Bachelor of Theological Studies

Master of Intercultural Studies
Master of Religion
Master of Ministry
Master of International Business Mission
Master of Community Ministry
Master of Communications
Master of Ecological Mission
Master of Global Healthcare Mission
Master of Theological Studies
Master of Divinity

Professional Doctoral Programs
in the Future