Christian Ministries A.A (online)
Associate of Arts – Online
Prepare for a Life of Ministry
Obtain a strong foundation from which to further your love for God and others, live out the Gospel in your community and learn discernment for daily life. You will take the same ministry leadership courses that are in the Christian Ministries Bachelor of Science so that you can easily transition if you’d like to pursue further studies in the future.
Credit Hours
Career Potential
You will be equipped to:
- Better serve your local church and community
- Serve as a lay leader in church ministries
- Jump into further education
What Will You Learn?
In all of the programs at CSU, you’ll be interacting with small class sizes and professors who really care and desire to mentor you. You’ll not only receive quality academics to prepare you for your career, but discipleship to prepare you for life.
Biblical and theological studies
You will gain a solid foundation in biblical truths and theology to equip you to serve well in your ministry, career and life.
Practical ministry leadership training
Be equipped to pursue godly leadership and service opportunities. You will study God’s Word as it relates to ministry leadership and practical ministry skills.
Foundation for the future
Keep your options open for the future while getting a solid foundation for serving wherever God leads you. You can pursue studies that interest you through the flexibility of electives.
Your Courses
Each of your courses will be taught from a biblical worldview, and you’ll learn with an intimate group of peers led by professors who care about your success.
All courses are 3 credits unless noted.
Course Descriptions can be found in the catalog.
Bible and Theology Core
- Principles of Bible Study [BI100]
- Bible Survey [BI111]
- World Religions [EV220]
- Building a Biblical Lifestyle [TH120]
- Theology Survey [TH211]
- Theological Distinctives [TH308]
This is an example of what your course list may look like. You and your advisor will choose your courses within your program to meet your goals.
Arts and Sciences Core
- Academic and Researched Writing [EN121]
- Writing Across the Disciplines [EM122]
- Living Well [HP101] – 1 credit
- Worldviews: Humanities and Science [PH206]
- General Psychology [PS100]
- Arts & Science Elective
- Humanities Elective
- Math or Science Elective
This is an example of what your course list may look like. You and your advisor will choose your courses within your program to meet your goals.
Christian Ministries
- The Family Life of the Ministry Leader [EM412]
- Foundations of Ministry Leadership [EM413]
- The Personal Life of the Ministry Leader [PA311]
- Dynamics of Discipleship [PS310]
This is an example of what your course list may look like. You and your advisor will choose your courses within your program to meet your goals.
Electives
- Ministry Leadership Electives – 9 credits
This is an example of what your course list may look like. You and your advisor will choose your courses within your program to meet your goals.
Online Program
Start Dates
August 21, 2023
October 23, 2023
January 15, 2024
March 18, 2024
Study the Word. Minister to others.

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Brooke
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BENEFITS
I feel like I can really prosper from my associates level training of Christian ministries that I received at CSU. It’s challenging, it’s real life, and it’s completely biblically based and Christ-centered. I can see just how prepared they really do get their students
Program Highlights
- Transition seamlessly into the Christian Ministries Bachelor of Science major.
- Earn your degree completely online!
Pursue your passion for ministry!
You can quickly earn a credential within the field and prepare yourself for a future of ministering to others.
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