ODP.AACM - AA Christian Ministries (online)

Program Purpose and Student Learning Objectives

Purpose. The Associate of Arts in Christian Ministries equips students with a broad grounding in the Liberal Arts, along with foundational competencies for Christian ministry.

The A.A. in Christian Ministries builds on the mission and goals of Point University in order to attain Point’s general education competencies and accomplish the following student learning objectives:

Objective 1: Students demonstrate an understanding of New Testament concepts of ministry and the application of those principles in ministry environments.

Objective 2: Students demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of leading or serving in a ministry environment.

Objective 3: Students assess and utilize people’s individual strengths to form teams to accomplish the goals of a particular ministry.

Objective 4: Students apply the central theological themes of the Old and New Testaments to current issues for teaching and preaching.

Choosing a Character Core Track. Online students who continue past the associate degree to earn a baccalaureate degree must complete the 15-credit Character Core. The Character Formation courses listed above can fulfil Core requirements. Students must complete one course in each numbered category in sequence. In other words, they must complete one course labeled [1], and then one course labeled [2], and then one course labeled [3]. For details, see the “Character Core” described under the “Biblical Studies Department.”

Recommended Course Sequence. As online students prepare to enter their program, academic advisors prepare a customized course schedule, or “plan of study,” mapping out which courses students should complete in which sessions from start to graduation. These customized plans take into account degree requirements, transfer credits, pace of study, and other factors toward the goal of speeding students to the finish line in the shortest time possible.