Prepare to be a leader who will build the local church by encouraging believers and reaching people for Christ. You will learn through challenging classes, highly qualified faculty and extensive hands-on training to reach the lost for Christ and meet the needs of the hurting in a broken world. Outreach ministries degree.
“Before attending CSU, my relationship with Christ was my own, and I wouldn’t share my faith often in the workplace. But now after spending a few years at CSU, I’ve been shown how to portray Christ through my career and to be a living example of Christ’s love no matter where I go.”
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
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. Literature Degree.
Effective communication skills to minister to others
Prepare to confidently and clearly communicate your faith in Christ. You will learn to interact with people from all backgrounds to reach them with the gospel.
A solid understanding of key Bible and theology concepts
Get a solid foundation of biblical learning. You will be prepared to lead with integrity and to knowledgeably answer tough questions about your faith.
Current church development strategies
Be prepared to build relationships and start ministry programs within churches. You will gain an outreach-driven view for service to lead effective ministries!
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 three credits unless noted. Course descriptions can be found in the catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CSU First Year Experience [CSU101] – 0 credits
Principles of Bible Study [BI100]
Bible Survey [BI111]
Academic and Researched Writing [EN121]
Speech Communication [SP100]
History Core Elective
Writing Across the Disciplines [EN122]
Living Well [HP101] – 1 credit
Survey of Biblical Themes in Literature [LI203]
General Psychology [PS100]
Building a Biblical Lifestyle [TH120]
Theology Survey [TH211]
This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.
Second Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
The Personal Life of the Ministry Leader [PA311]
Arts & Sciences Elective
Biblical Studies Elective
Humanities Elective
Math or Science Elective
Small Groups [EM302]
World Religions [EV220]
Worldviews: Humanities and Science [PH206]
Dynamics of Discipleship [PS310]
Theological Distinctives [TH308]
This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.
Third Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Expository Preaching [PA412]
Biblical Studies Elective
Biblical Studies Elective
Humanities Elective
Free Elective
The Family Life of the Ministry Leader [EM412]
Pastoral Ministries Seminar [PA404]
Pastoral Counseling [PA442]
Biblical Studies Elective
Ministry Leadership Elective
This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Foundations of Ministry Leadership [EM413]
Church Evangelism Strategies [EV312]
Biblical Studies Elective
Ministry Leadership Elective
Free Elective
Senior Seminar [TH480]
Arts & Sciences Elective
Biblical Studies Elective
Free Elective
Free Elective
This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.
Program Highlights
You can customize your electives to meet your personal ministry goals!
You will leave prepared to enter seminary, such asBaptist Bible Seminary, for further training.
Lead others in outreach.
Gain the skills you need to develop relationships and ministry programs to reach unbelievers for Christ!
While you prepare for your career you’ll also earn a double major in Biblical Studies. At CSU, you’ll experience personal mentorship with someone who cares deeply about you and your relationship with your Creator. You’ll be challenged to think through topics and questions through a biblical worldview. Your Bible courses will lay a foundation for whatever path God has for your life.
When you attend this Bible college, you’re getting more than just a degree—you’re getting the tools, support system and encouragement to follow Christ with your whole heart—long after graduation.
WHY CSU?
You want to choose a college:
Where you can get prepared for your future. Where you will grow in your relationship with Christ. Where you truly find your fit.
Students constantly say the top reason they love CSU so much is:Community. When you’re part of the CSU community, you attend class with professors who are mentors; you do life right alongside others who want to serve their Savior, and you are welcomed into lifelong friendships that last well beyond graduation.
(Hint—it's way less than "sticker" price! Plus, our costs continually fall below our in-state, private school competitors' actual costs.)
A Christ-centered education is a wise investment. That's why we make biblical education as affordable as possible for students like you.
Scholarshipsare for Christian character, work ethic and academics. 99% of full-time, on-campus students getfree financial aid. (Based on incoming class of Fall 2021)
For more than 90 years, CSU has prepared Christ-centered, career-ready graduates to serve around the globe in a variety of ministries and careers. You'll learn from trusted professors who have a heart for Christ and desire for discipleship. You'll join a community of CSU students who are passionate about using their talents to serve Christ.
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