Associate of Science in Ministry Leadership

Two-Year Degree Program

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Associate

The Associate of Science degree is a two-year degree program for students interested in pursuing a foundational education in Ministry Leadership. This program also incorporates general education requirements which prepare the student for further study toward the bachelor degree.

Graduates in this program will:

Be able to understand some of the spiritual and the practical dynamics of ministry.

Be able to contextualize Scripture for daily Christian living.

Develop a lifestyle of personal study of the Scriptures in order to promote growth, ministry to others, and a positive influence on culture.

Be able to meet the educational requirements for Assemblies of God credentialing at the certified level.

Be able to demonstrate an ability to comprehend and construct sound Christian theology.

Be able to demonstrate Christian leadership principles in a ministry position.

Be proficient in oral and written communication.

Have basic knowledge and proficiency in mathematics and a social science.

Have a basic knowledge in US history.

Curriculum

Course ID Course Name Credits
GEN 100 Freshman Seminar 1
ENG 101 Grammar & Composition 3
MAT 115 Elements of Math 3
PSY 200 or SOC 200 3
SCI 100 General Health and Wellness 1
BIB 105 Old Testament Survey 3
MIN 101 Spiritual Formation I 2
GEN 101 Library Resources 0
ENG 102 Composition & Literature 3
BIB 110 New Testament Survey 3
MIN 102 Spiritual Formation II 2
MIN 110 Relational Outreach 2
MIN 260 Administration of Ministry 2
PRA 100 Practicum I * 3
Course ID Course Name Credits
COM 101 Speech Communications 3
HIS 201 American History I 3
BIB 150 Principles of Bible Study I 3
ENG 201 Academic Writing 2
MIN 240 Christian Leadership 3
MIS 100 World Christian Perspectives 3
BIB 202 Pentateuch 2
BIB 213 Book of Acts 2
THE 201 Theology I 3
HIS 202 American History II 3
 BIB 210 Life & Teachings of Christ 2
PRA 200 Practicum II * 3
MIN 211 Christian Ethics 2
BIB 200 Bible Review II 0

* Practicums are 16-week courses and require 8 hours a week serving in the church.

Statement on Transferability of Credits and Degrees 

Students should be aware that transfer of credits to other institutions is solely at the discretion of the receiving institution.  Students who are considering attending Ascent College and then transferring to another college should contact the receiving institution for its policy on accepting credits from another institution.

Credits earned under the Associate degree offered at Ascent College are not considered credits under a terminal degree and these credits may be transferred to institutions toward a Bachelor degree at the discretion of the receiving institution.  Ascent College takes all credits earned at Ascent College from the Associate degree and applies them toward the Bachelor degree as long as the credits are compatible with the Bachelor degree plan selected.

Ascent College transfers in credit from other colleges in accordance with our Credit Policy.

Statement on Placement Services

Our college office receives many opportunities for various full-time or part-time ministry positions and will assist students in obtaining an interview with employing personnel. No guarantee for placement may be made; however, Ascent College does maintain contact with various denominational offices and may assist students with placement in ministry occupations.

Head Office

PO Box 690, Gainesville, VA 20156-0690

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Ascent College's financial aid school code is 041538. It may display as Bethel College, the former name of Ascent College.

 

Ascent College admits students of any race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and other school-administered programs.