Ministry
Associate of Arts
Prepare to Serve. Lead with Purpose. Grow in Calling.
The Associate of Arts in Ministry at a4yyÎçÒ¹¸£Àû equips students with a biblical, practical, and faith-centered foundation for ministry and leadership.
Designed for students who feel called to serve in church, ministry, nonprofit, or mission-focused contexts, this 60-unit program combines biblical studies, general education, and ministry concentration coursework.
Students will study Scripture, hermeneutics, ministry leadership, Christian worldview, and intercultural engagement while choosing a concentration in either Pastoral Ministry or Global Leadership.
a4yyÎçÒ¹¸£Àû the Program
Jessup’s AA in Ministry combines biblical knowledge with practical preparation for Christian service. Through a faith-integrated curriculum, students develop a strong foundation in Scripture, leadership, communication, and ministry practice while preparing to serve faithfully in diverse cultural and ministry settings.
Graduates of the AA in Ministry will be prepared to:
Courses
Students complete general education, biblical studies, and ministry concentration coursework, including:
- English Composition 1 (ENGL101A)
- English Composition 2 (ENGL101B)
- Fine Arts Elective
- History Elective
- Developmental Psychology (PSYC141)
- Intercultural Studies Elective (±õ°ä³§100–499)
- Gospel Worldview for Freshmen (THEO152) or Gospel Worldview Praxis (THEO352)
- General Education Elective
- Old Testament Literature and Interpretation (BIBL105)
- New Testament Literature and Interpretation (BIBL106)
- Hermeneutics (BIBL349)
- Romans (NT308)
- Bible Electives (9 units)
- Ministry Concentration Courses (12 units)
Concentrations
Students in the AA in Ministry choose one of two concentrations:
Pastoral Ministry
Designed for students preparing for local church, discipleship, pastoral, or ministry leadership settings.
Global Leadership
Designed for students interested in cross-cultural ministry, missions, nonprofit leadership, or service in global contexts.
Full Course Catalog
To view all courses and course descriptions, please see our current Academic Catalog.
“At Jessup, we love helping students discover how God can use their gifts to make a difference. The Ministry program gives students practical experience, strong biblical foundations, and the confidence to lead and serve wherever they feel called.â€
Faculty
Jessup’s dedicated community of faculty, both full-time and adjunct, are here to walk alongside you, equipping you with the knowledge and values you’ll need to establish a meaningful career, grow spiritually, and succeed in all areas of your life. Learn more about our full-time faculty.
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