Overview
Where education meets Christian community
"I have learned more in the past six weeks than I have learned in my twenty years of being a minister." -Judy Jones, student.
Built on a foundation of biblical faith, Trevecca University operates under the belief that God has a unique plan and purpose for your life. Whether you have a call to full-time Christian ministry, or simply want to grow in your faith and increase your impact as a lay minister, you will benefit from an educational environment that aligns with your values and goals. With this in mind, we created the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry program. This degree-completion program is offered fully online and will provide you with the tools you need to be an effective steward of your time, talents and resources.
If you are looking at learning, growing and thriving in Christian ministry, the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry is a great place to start.
At Trevecca, we desire to cultivate a community built on Christian service. To achieve this, we focus our curriculum on four key areas:
- Holistic mindset
- Missional vision
- Servant leadership skills
- Ministry competence
While enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry program, you will have the opportunity to build relationships with students and professors who share your beliefs and your passion for ministry. Courses in the Christian Ministry program may be used toward meeting requirements for ordination (prior course approval from the ordaining organization is recommended).
You've worked hard to get where you are, and we believe your life experiences should count for something. For this reason, we offer college credit for various certifications, assessments and professional experiences accrued during your time away from school. Upon enrollment, Trevecca’s team of advisors will work directly with you to complete a Prior Learning Assessment to ensure your life’s work isn’t overlooked.
Need some extra hours, or looking to tailor your degree? Trevecca offers courses that can be taken for general elective credit in the following areas:
- Health Care Administration
- Information Technology
- Psychology
- Management and Leadership
Upon enrollment, your advisor will work on adding any elective courses you may need to your schedule.
Want more information? Fill out the form to be connected with an enrollment counselor!
Core Classes
Introduction to Christian Ministry
CMN 3020
An introduction to ministry, in particular the vocational ministry of those called by God (both lay and clergy) to serve the church and community. Topics will include understandings of vocational ministry, the call, functions and roles in ministry, self-assessments, challenges and contexts for ministry today and in the future, leadership and authority, and spiritual practices.
Course Hours: 3
Biblical Literature and Interpretation
CMN 3000
An overview of the various forms of biblical literature, their place in the canon, and the interpretive frameworks used for understanding and utilizing these forms in preaching and teaching.
Course Hours: 3
Personal and Spiritual Development
CMN-4250
A course examining personal and spiritual issues in the local ministry with suggestions for ongoing growth and development. This course examines both traditional challenges and contemporary issues facing ministers in their ongoing journey as pastors and as persons.
Course Hours: 3
Introduction to Christian Theology
CMN-3010
A survey of the primary Christian doctrines and the manner in which they have developed in the church.
Course Hours: 3
Theology of the Church
CMN 3850
An exploration of the key theological themes that influence a definition of the Church and its ministry.
Course Hours: 3
Christian Ethics
CMN 4120
An exploration of the basis of Christian ethical decision making through the study of the major thinkers, practices, and sources, as well as examination of the methods of moral inquiry that inform Christian living, service, and discipleship. Special attention will be given to issues that call for a Christian ethical response.
Course Hours: 3
Worship
CMN-4600
A review of the various aspects of worship, musical and non-musical, in dialog with historic and contemporary expressions.
Course Hours: 3
Congregational Discipleship
CMN 4300
An examination of issues that ministers face in guiding the formative processes of the local church, particularly in developing and empowering lay leadership for the sake of church and society.
Course Hours: 3
Compassionate Ministry
CMN-4560
A survey of the various approaches to social ministry including strategies for engaging the social setting in light of current issues, networking for ministry, and assessing ministry impact.
Course Hours: 3
Shepherding the Congregation
CMN-4510
Basic issues and strategies that inform the overall care of the local church as well as specific counseling issues faced by ministers.
Course Hours: 3
Leadership in the Christian Organization
CMN-4460
A course designed to enable students to integrate leadership theory and biblical principles into a workable philosophy of leadership. Because secular leadership theory is not always applicable in Christian organizations, careful attention is given to worldview, motivation, leadership style, team building, power, decision making, organizational culture, and conflict resolution.
Course Hours: 3
Christian Ministry Capstone
CMN-4900
This course integrates biblical and theological concepts, leadership principles, spiritual development and methods of ministry gained by the students in the program and culminates in a final integrative project in which the students will apply these insights to the ministry setting.
Course Hours: 3
Admissions
Getting Started
- Complete the online application (it's free!).
Need help applying? Read the step-by-step instructions here! - Fill out FAFSA to be considered for financial aid
- Request official transcripts from your previous institution
Admissions Requirements
- Completion of at least 40 credit hours from an accredited institution
- 2.0 cumulative GPA for all prior coursework
- Some proficiency with computer technology and reliable access to technology throughout the program
- Provide photocopy of government-issued identification (e.g., driver's license, state ID, military ID, passport). This requirement ensures that Trevecca complies with the U.S. Department of Education expectations for student verification. (This is only required for students enrolled in an online program.)
If you feel you may not meet these requirements, please fill out the form on the right to be connected with an enrollment counselor.
Program Details
Graduation
To graduate with a bachelor's degree in christian ministry, students will need a minimum of 120 credit hours, satisfying the following requirements:
General Education (30 semester hours)
- 6 semester hours of communications (of which one course must be in English composition)
- 3 semester hours of humanities (at least one course must be from the following: literature, philosophy, art or music appreciation, art or music history, fine arts, history)
- 9 semester hours of social/behavioral science
- 6 semester hours of math/natural science
- 6 additional semester hours in any above general education area
Core Classes (36 semester hours)
View course descriptions for core classes.
General Electives (54 semester hours)
TOTAL: 120 semester hours
Students also need to maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA to be eligible for graduation. Trevecca accepts transfer credit and prior learning towards the above requirements. To learn how your previous credit or prior learning will apply and see what your personal path to a bachelor's degree will look like, fill out the form and an enrollment counselor will contact you!
Financial Aid and Costs
Worried about the future? We’ve got you covered!
At Trevecca, we understand we’re in unprecedented times. We believe you should be free to follow your dreams without fear. If you’re unable to complete a course due to COVID-19, we’ll refund the course cost to you. Full details can be found here.
How am I going to pay for it?
- Federal loans and grants are available to all eligible students who complete a FAFSA
- Employer tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Monthly payments through Trevecca make fulfilling tuition requirements more manageable
- Military benefits such as Yellow Ribbon and GI Bills are accepted by Trevecca University
How do I qualify?
- Fill out your FAFSA. Based on your income, you will know how much federal financial aid you are eligible to receive.
- Talk to your employer about tuition reimbursement opportunities
- For military benefits, contact the Academic Records Office at 1.615.248.1268
How much will it cost?
| Tuition | Credit Hours | Program Length | Tuition Costs |
| $275/credit hour | 36 | 18 months | $9,900 |
*$50 fee assessed per course. Books are not included.
Why Trevecca?
Why choose Trevecca?
Since 1901, Trevecca Nazarene University has been dedicated to bringing Nashville students an unmatched education through exceptional teaching. Now the same education is available any time, anywhere through Trevecca Online, allowing you to receive the education you want with the flexibility you need.
Trevecca's cohort model of instruction provides you with a close-knit group of fellow students who will be on the same educational journey from the first day of classes until graduation. All classwork is completed through Blackboard, an interactive and innovative online learning system that allows you to communicate quickly with fellow students and your professors.
At Trevecca, we want to support you in your pursuit of God's calling for your life. Your involvement in the life and ministry of the local church is important to us. That's why our online format is designed to be accessible and convenient to work around your schedule without detracting from your time in the church.
When you choose Trevecca, you choose a university that is committed to fostering an environment of Christian fellowship and community. As a Christian University, Trevecca's programs are intentionally closely to the church. While working toward your Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry, you will be surrounded by a community of other students and professors who are commited to close relationships with Jesus Christ.
At Trevecca, we want to help you acquire the necessary skills to become the best of what you want to be. With Trevecca Online, you have the opportunity to receive an exceptional, personalized education completely online.
