Bluefield University has long been involved in preparing students to enter full-time Christian vocations. Such vocations include careers both inside and outside of the church. The Department of Christian Studies offers the Christian Studies Major (Bachelor of Arts only), the Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership, the Associate in Ministry Leadership, the Christian Studies Minor, the Youth Ministry Minor, Biblical Languages Minors, and Christian Ministry Certificate. We encourage students interested in this broad field to continue with seminary education after college if at all possible, and our program is designed with that goal in mind.Faculty members who have had seminary training and/or ministry experience are available to provide further counsel to students regarding curriculum choices
Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element
What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
This program is geared for students who intend to go into Christian Ministry.
Considerations When Selecting Courses
Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
Connect with an advisor at your community college and Bluefield University within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
In addition to the program, you can double major, or earn a minor along with this program.
Program Successes & Highlights
Led by excellent faculty, this program graduates successful individuals every year.
Program Credit Requirements
Applicable Admissions Agreements
The table below lists admissions agreements between Bluefield University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission
to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.
You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
Transfer Guidance Element
What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning
We accept AP, IB, CLEP, and DSST results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations. If you have industry or military experience, please reach out to us to discuss these prior learning experiences.
Did You Know That...
Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Bluefield University
We are a small Christ-centered university in a small town setting. Our students attend classes on Monday-Friday between 8-5. We offer atheletic and culutural events on campus for students that help roundout the student experience.
Transfer Student Catalog Year
Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year
Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
