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Vocational Ministry (second major only)

34 hours taken only as a second major

This second major is designed specifically for people planning careers in non-religious fields such as teaching, engineering, medicine, law, business, sciences, communication, or fine arts, but who desire a deeper knowledge of God’s word and ministry in order to strengthen the cause of Christ wherever they live and work.

An OC graduate with any degree and a second major in Vocational Ministry will:

  1. Demonstrate a broader understanding of the Scriptures.
  2. Demonstrate methodologies and critical thinking skills designed to improve ministries and solve problems in the field.
  3. Choose, practice, and enhance his or her profession from a Kingdom perspective.

34 HOURS FROM THE COLLEGE OF BIBLE

Any course offered in the Division of Bible may count toward this major regardless of prefix (BIBL, CMIN, GREK, HBRW, MISS, YTMN).

15 HOURS MINIMUM OF TEXTUAL COURSES

15 HOURS MINIMUM UPPER-DIVISION COURSES

Some courses may meet both requirements (textual and upper-division), but do not count as double credit hours.

Core curriculum courses in Bible may be counted in these totals.

The following five courses are recommended, but not required: