Theology B.A. with a Concentration in Ministry and Leadership
Program Student Learning Outcomes
1. Bible: The student is able to communicate the meaning and relevance of a biblical text.
2. Theology: The student will be able to explain the basic tenets of historic Christian orthodoxy and apply those tenets to contemporary contexts.
3. Worldview: Students will articulate biblically informed responses to those questions at the heart of a comprehensive worldview.
4. Christian Ethics: Students will articulate an approach to making ethical decisions that is informed by both ethical theory and the teachings of scripture.
5. The Church: Students will articulate an understanding of the nature and mission of the church.
6. Christian Leadership: Students will explain leadership as serving Christ and His Church for the sake of the World through theological reflection informed by scripture and insights from the field of Leadership Studies.
7. Missions: Students will apply missiological and intercultural theories and principles and critical thinking skills to interact effectively with diverse contexts and people.
8. Spiritual Formation: Students will articulate a holistic spiritual formation toward Christlikeness for the sake of others.
Before beginning classes in the major upper division requirements, it is typically required of all Theology majors that they have completed the following courses; OT-201 Old Testament Survey, NT-101 New Testament Survey, and THEO-103 Introduction to Theology.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core Requirements | 40 | |
| Major Core Requirements | 60 | |
| Electives | 20 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
Ministry and Leadership Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division: | ||
| NT-101 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| OT-201 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| THEO-103 | Introduction to Theology | 3 |
| Upper Division: | ||
| MILD-305 | Church History | 3 |
| MILD-310 | Introduction to Intercultural Studies | 3 |
| MILD-364 | Crit.Thinking & Writ. for Min. | 3 |
| MILD-365 | Theo/Church Mission/Ministry | 3 |
| MILD-367 | Rsh/Meths/Study/Preach/Scriptr | 3 |
| MILD-368 | Leadrshp-Christian Organizatn | 3 |
| MILD-369 | Rsrch Meth/Study/Chrstn Org | 3 |
| MILD-410 | Current Issues in Missions Studies | 3 |
| MILD-440 | Pastoral Care & Counseling | 3 |
| MILD-460 | Foundations-Christian Ethics | 3 |
| MILD-461 | Theological Thms-Old Testament | 3 |
| MILD-462 | Management-Christian Organztns | 3 |
| MILD-463 | Theo Themes-The New Testament | 3 |
| MILD-464 | Ministry-Preaching & Teaching | 3 |
| MILD-466 | Ministry of the Spirit/Church | 3 |
| MILD-468 | I Cor: Church in Urban Settings | 3 |
| MILD-473 | Change Theory & Strategic Planning in a Christian Organization | 3 |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Disclaimer: This sample Multi-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. Contact the School of Theology and Ministry or your designated advisor, if you have any questions.
| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| CORE-110 | Vanguard Foundations of College Writing I | 3 |
| ENGL-115 | Foundations for College Writing II | 3 |
| ENGL-220 | Researched Writing | 3 |
| SOCS-PLPSCR | PS Social Science Core Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| NT-101 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| ENGL-230 | Literary Perspectives | 3 |
| SOCS-PLPSCR | PS Social Science Core Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| 2020Year 1 Term 3 | ||
| MATH-PLMASCI | PS Math/Science Core Requirement | 3 |
| SOCS-PLPSCR | PS Social Science Core Requirement | 3 |
| OT-201 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| SOCS-PLPSCR | PS Social Science Core Requirement | 3 |
| MATH-PLMASCI | PS Math/Science Core Requirement | 3 |
| THEO-103 | Introduction to Theology | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| HUMA-PLPSCR | PS Humanities Core Req | 3 |
| SOCS-PLPSCR | PS Social Science Core Requirement | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 2 Term 3 | ||
| MATH-PLMASCI | PS Math/Science Core Requirement | 3 |
| HUMA-PLPSCR | PS Humanities Core Req | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| MILD-365 | Theo/Church Mission/Ministry | 3 |
| MILD-364 | Crit.Thinking & Writ. for Min. | 3 |
| MILD-305 | Church History | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| MILD-367 | Rsh/Meths/Study/Preach/Scriptr | 3 |
| MILD-464 | Ministry-Preaching & Teaching | 3 |
| MILD-368 | Leadrshp-Christian Organizatn | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Year 3 Term 3 | ||
| MILD-462 | Management-Christian Organztns | 3 |
| MILD-460 | Foundations-Christian Ethics | 3 |
| MILD-461 | Theological Thms-Old Testament | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| MILD-369 | Rsrch Meth/Study/Chrstn Org | 3 |
| MILD-463 | Theo Themes-The New Testament | 3 |
| MILD-440 | Pastoral Care & Counseling | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| MILD-466 | Ministry of the Spirit/Church | 3 |
| MILD-468 | I Cor: Church in Urban Settings | 3 |
| MILD-310 | Introduction to Intercultural Studies | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 4 Term 3 | ||
| MILD-410 | Current Issues in Missions Studies | 3 |
| MILD-473 | Change Theory & Strategic Planning in a Christian Organization | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Total Units | 117 | |