Ministry and Management B.A.
Bible: The student will analyze and interpret a biblical text, using sound methodology, and will explain its meaning and relevance.
Theology: Students will analyze and evaluate a theological proposal that spans major theological loci in terms of its Biblical foundation, coherence and ministry/contextual relevance.
Leadership: Students will apply the role of spiritual formation in servant leadership in supporting Christ’s reconciling mission for the sake of the world.
The Church: Students will articulate an understanding of the church’s identity and history as a Spirit formed community of the people of God and the church’s purpose as disciple-making towards Christlikeness.
Management Principles: Students will demonstrate proficiency in applying the theories, practices and skills specific to management, including the four managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling organizational resources, within a culturally diverse and global environment.
Christian Ethics: Students will articulate an approach to making ethical decisions that is informed by both ethical theory and the teaching of Scripture.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 47 | |
| Ministry Management Major Requirements | 54 | |
| General Electives | 19 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
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Number of units required from the Core Curriculum not included in the major requirements below.
Ministry Management Major
Theology Major Core Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BINT-270 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| ICST-272 | Theology/Church Mission | 2 |
| ICST-288 | Theology in an Intercultural Context | 3 |
| NT-462 | Advanced Exegesis in the New Testament | 3 |
| OT-472 | Advanced Exegesis in the Old Testament | 3 |
| PLST-312 | Intro/Pastoral Care | 2 |
| PLST-314 | Intro/Preaching & Teaching | 2 |
| THEO-318 | Systematic Theology I Anthropology, Christology, Soteriology | 3 |
| THEO-320 | Systematic Theology II: Pneumatology Ecclesiology, Eschatology | 3 |
| THEO-499C | Theo/Min/Post-Chrstn Context | 3 |
| Total Units | 27 | |
Ministry Management Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT-225 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUSN-265C | Business Statistics | 3 |
| BUSN-316 | Business Law | 3 |
| FINC-335 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MNGT-330 | Nonprofit Management | 3 |
| MNGT-346 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| or MILD-473 | Change Theory & Strategic Planning in a Christian Organization | |
| MRKT-360 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| PLST-430 | Management/Christian Organztns | 3 |
| Total Units | 24 | |
Ministry Management Major Electives
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Take Three Units from the Following in Digital Competency Courses | 3 | |
| Data Analytics for Business Decisions | ||
| Computer Applications | ||
| Introduction to Generative AI | ||
| Visual Technology | ||
| Total Units | 3 | |
The department recommends choosing 15 additional elective units from the following disciplines:
- Accounting (ACCT)
- Business (BUSN)
- Communication (COMM)
- Management (MNGT)
- Marketing (MRKT)
- Music (MUSC)
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Church History (CHIS)
- Upper Division Old Testament (OT)
- Upper Division New Testament (NT)
- Upper Division Theology (THEO)
- Ministry and Leadership (MILD)
- Women and Justice (WJST)
Disclaimer: This sample Four Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. Vanguard University requires that students complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the School of Theology and Ministry.
Study Abroad Participation: Students interested in participating in the university's Study Abroad programs are encouraged to reach out to the Global Education and Outreach Office for more information and collaboration in their academic course planning. Students using Education and Training Benefits through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs are encouraged to also reach out to the School Certifying Official for more information regarding how benefits can be applied.
| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| THEO-103C | Intro to Theology | 3 |
| CORE-CSTN | Cornerstone | 1 |
| CORE-ENGL1 | Composition Requirement | 3 |
| CORE-SCI2 | Science Fitness and Wellness Requirement | 3 |
| CORE-SOBS1 | Social/Behavioral Science Requirement 1 | 3 |
| CORE-ARHU3 | Fine Arts/Philosophy Requirement | 3 |
| CORE-CSTN | Cornerstone | 1 |
| CORE-ENGL1 | Composition Requirement | 3 |
| CORE-SOBS1 | Social/Behavioral Science Requirement 1 | 3 |
| CORE-THEO2 | NT Survey Requirement | 3 |
| THEO-103C | Intro to Theology | 3 |
| Units | 29 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| CORE-ARHU1 | History/Political Science Requirement | 3 |
| CORE-MATH | Math Concepts Requirement | 3 |
| CORE-SCI1 | Science and Lab Requirement | 4 |
| CORE-SOBS2 | Social/Behavioral Science Requirement 2 | 3 |
| CORE-THEO2 | NT Survey Requirement | 3 |
| CORE-ARHU1 | History/Political Science Requirement | 3 |
| CORE-SCI1 | Science and Lab Requirement | 4 |
| CORE-SOBS2 | Social/Behavioral Science Requirement 2 | 3 |
| CORE-THEO3 | OT Survey Requirement | 3 |
| BUSN-265C | Business Statistics | 3 |
| Units | 32 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| BINT-270 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| BLAN-PLHD1 | Biblical Language Req 1 | 4 |
| ICST-272 | Theology/Church Mission | 2 |
| CORE-ENGL2 | Researched Writing Requirement | 3 |
| CORE-THEO3 | OT Survey Requirement | 3 |
| CORE-ENGL2 | Researched Writing Requirement | 3 |
| CORE-SCI2 | Science Fitness and Wellness Requirement | 3 |
| BINT-270 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| ICST-272 | Theology/Church Mission | 2 |
| ELCT-ANY3 | Any General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 29 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| BLAN-PLHD2 | Biblical Language Req 2 | 4 |
| ICST-288 | Theology in an Intercultural Context | 3 |
| PHIL-201 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| CORE-ARHU2 | Literature Requirement | 3 |
| ELCT-ANY3 | Any General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| CORE-ARHU2 | Literature Requirement | 3 |
| CORE-ENGL3 | Speech Composition and Presentation Requirement | 3 |
| BUSN-218 | Introduction to Generative AI | 3 |
| ICST-288 | Theology in an Intercultural Context | 3 |
| ELCT-ANY3 | Any General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 31 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| PLST-314 | Intro/Preaching & Teaching | 2 |
| THEO-318 | Systematic Theology I Anthropology, Christology, Soteriology | 3 |
| CORE-ENGL3 | Speech Composition and Presentation Requirement | 3 |
| ELCT-ANY8 | Any General Elective 8 units | 8 |
| ACCT-225 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| PLST-314 | Intro/Preaching & Teaching | 2 |
| THEO-318 | Systematic Theology I Anthropology, Christology, Soteriology | 3 |
| ELCT-ANY9 | Any General Elective 9 units | 9 |
| Units | 33 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| PLST-312 | Intro/Pastoral Care | 2 |
| THEO-320 | Systematic Theology II: Pneumatology Ecclesiology, Eschatology | 3 |
| CORE-THEO4 | Christian Worldview Requirement | 3 |
| ELCT-ANY6 | Any General Elective 6 units | 6 |
| CORE-THEO3 | OT Survey Requirement | 3 |
| BUSN-316 | Business Law | 3 |
| FINC-335 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| PLST-312 | Intro/Pastoral Care | 2 |
| THEO-320 | Systematic Theology II: Pneumatology Ecclesiology, Eschatology | 3 |
| Units | 28 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| OT-472 | Selected Themes/OT Theology | 3 |
| CORE-THEO5 | Christian Heritage Requirement | 3 |
| THEO-BSUDEL6 | Upper Division Theology Department Elective 6 Units (BS Concen) | 6 |
| ELCT-ANY3 | Any General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| CORE-THEO4 | Christian Worldview Requirement | 3 |
| MNGT-330 | Nonprofit Management | 3 |
| MNGT-346 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| OT-472 | Selected Themes/OT Theology | 3 |
| ELCT-ANY3 | Any General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 30 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| NT-462 | Selected Themes/NT Theology | 3 |
| THEO-499C | Theo/Min/Post-Chrstn Context | 3 |
| THEO-BSUDEL6 | Upper Division Theology Department Elective 6 Units (BS Concen) | 6 |
| ELCT-ANY3 | Any General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| MRKT-360 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| NT-462 | Selected Themes/NT Theology | 3 |
| PLST-430 | Management/Christian Organztns | 3 |
| THEO-499C | Theo/Min/Post-Chrstn Context | 3 |
| ELCT-ANY3 | Any General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 30 | |
| Total Units | 242 | |