Church Ministries
Ministry Programs
Our professional ministry programs prepare you for ministry in an ever-changing culture. We are driven by the desire to see students develop morally, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually to lead the church. Receive a solid grounding in your faith. Prepare to serve in the church and society.
Our Program
Gain knowledge and competencies essential for effective leadership and ministry in a variety of pastoral positions. Understand societal trends, lead congregations, and engage in new models of ministry based on the Christian tradition.
Field Education
Unique to all ministry programs at Ambrose is Field Education – the integration of classroom teaching with supervised field experience. While our Field Education includes active ministry engagement in a practicum site, the purpose is to learn to reflect on that experience, making theological and biblical connections in class and then going back into the practicum site to improve ministry practice.
| Bachelor of Theology (BTh) | Bachelor of Ministry (BMin) |
| Explores Christian doctrine to develop biblical literacy, theological reflection, and personal, spiritual, and professional formation. | Emphasis is placed on practical ministry experience. Develop skills in evangelism, preaching, teaching, administration, and pastoral care. |
| 120 credits (4yrs) | 120 credits (4yrs) |
| Core requirements (33 credits) | Core requirements (33 credits) |
BTh requirements:
| BMin requirements:
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| Open electives (6 credits) | Open electives (6 credits) |
| Arts & Science electives (6 credits) | Arts & Science electives (15 credits) |
Admissions Requirements
Five Grade 12 level courses including English, Math (pure or applied) or a second language with a minimum overall average on the five courses of 60%.
All Bachelor of Theology or Ministry students are required to complete an Application for Admission, provide two references, and a personal testimony.
| Core Requirements (33 credits) | |
| REL 105 The Bible and the Reader | REL 415 Hermeneutics |
| REL 220 Pentateuch | REL 240 Jesus and the Gospels |
| REL 260 Theology I | REL 261 Theology II |
| Denomination or Traditional Course (3 credits) | Senior Theology elective (3 credits) |
| PST 161 Introduction to Missions & Evangelism | COM 100 Public Speaking |
| EN 110 Effective Writing | Field Education (21 credits) |
Courses Offered*
| Professional Studies | |
| Homiletics | Pastoral Counselling |
| Foundations of Church Ministry | Leadership and Leadership Development |
| Team Leadership in Multiple Staff Ministry | Special Topics in Professional Studies |
| Field Education | |
| The Spiritual Life, Calling, and Professional Practice | Ministry Practicum |
| Church Ministry Skills | Church Ministry Practicum |
| Church Ministry Internship | Transition to Ministry |
| General Studies | |
| Cultural Perspectives | New Testament Greek I |
| New Testament Greek II | New Testament Greek III |
| Introduction to Psychology | Principles of Sociology |
| Child Development | Psychology of the Family |
| Sociology of Families | Christian History to the Reformation |
| Christian History since the Reformation | Social Development |
*see Academic Calendar for full course offerings
Contact
- Enrolment Department
enrolment@ambrose.edu
800.461.1222
