Three-year Degree Program - 90 credit hours
This 3 year degree program is intended for individuals who sense God’s call to Christian ministry, or who wish to establish a foundation of Bible and theology on which to build a lay ministry. This degree permits students to choose from a range of study options to suit their own needs. Students will complete a practicum in their last year of study.
Course Requirements
Biblical and Theological Studies (30 credit hours)
- BBL100 Introduction to the Bible (3)
- BBL211 Synoptic Gospels (3)
- BBL220 Pentateuch (3)
- BBL310 Biblical Hermeneutics (3)
- BBL314 Pauline Epistles I (3)
- BBLxxx Biblical Studies Elective (3)
- CSP130 Introduction to Christian Spirituality (3)
- CSP350 Personal and Spiritual Development for Leaders (3)
- IDS100 Christian Faith & Practice I (3)
- THO300 Salvation & Sanctification (3)
General Arts (30 credit hours)
- COM100 Introduction to Communication (3)
- HTH180 Christian Mind (3)
- HTH274 Leadership Principles (3)
- HTH280 Introduction to World Civilizations (3)
- HTH283 Principles of Philosophy(3)
- HTH287 History of Christianity I (3)
- HTH288 History of Christianity II (3)
- IDS101 Christian Faith & Practice II (3)
- One of:
- One of:
- SSC284 Social Science Reseach
- LSC100 Intro to Life Science
- MAT100 Basic College Mathematics
- MAT110 College Algebra
- A science or math course transfered form another institution
Professional Studies (30 credit hours)
- ICS150 Global Christian Citizenship (3)
- LDR100 Discipleship I (3)
- LDR101 Discipleship II (3)
- FE101 Field Education (1)
- FE201 Field Education (1)
- FE301 Field Education (1)
- LDR499 Custom Ministry Practicum (6)
- 12 credits of professional courses approved by the VP academic in consultation with relevant Program Coordinator(s)
Note: A total of 24 credits must be in courses at the 300 or 400 level
Profile of a Graduating Student
A graduating student will:
- demonstrate an overall knowledge of the Bible and its background;
- articulate and support one's personal understanding of foundational Biblical doctrines;
- demonstrate commitment to communicating the gospel of Christ through personal discipleship and sharing their faith;
- possess a wholesome personal view of self and the world;
- understand the sense of vocational call and direction from God for a life of professional ministry in congregational and parachurch settings.
Career Path Options
Depending upon a person's maturity and life/ministry experience, graduates with this degree may be prepared for fulltime pastoral ministry or work with a parachurch organization.
Future Education Possibilities
This degree may also lead to admission into various seminaries in Canada and the U.S. If students plan to go to a seminary after this degree, consult with that institution so they can arrange their studies at RMC to meet the seminary's entrance requirements.