Program Overview
The Missions major prepares you for cross-cultural ministry at home and abroad. A 48-hour core traces biblical and historical foundations, world religions, church-planting strategies, and leadership of local-church missions. Classroom learning merges with nine credit hours of North American or International Missions practica/internships, giving you supervised field experience before graduation
Program at a Glance
Credential: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Missions
Total hours: 120 semester credits
Delivery: Residential or fully online
Typical length: 4 academic years (15 credits each fall & spring)
Entry terms: August | January | May
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Apply TodayProgram at a Glance
Credential: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Missions
Total hours: 120 semester credits
Delivery: Residential or fully online
Typical length: 4 academic years (15 credits each fall & spring)
Entry terms: August | January | May
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Apply TodayDegree Requirements
1. Orientation – 3 credits
• FYI 101 Student Success
2. General Education – 33 credits
Includes ENG 151, 152 • MA 230 College Algebra • COM 200 • Humanities/Fine Arts elective • IT 202 • Science with Lab • HI 211-212 Western Civilization I-II • PSY 201
3. Biblical / Theological Foundation – 12 credits
• BF 101 Old Testament Survey
• BF 103 New Testament Survey
• EV 201 Personal Evangelism
• SF 101 Spiritual Formation
4. Missions Major – 63 credits
Core Coursework:
• BI 212 Biblical Hermeneutics
• MI 202 Introduction to Missions
• MI 205 Introduction to Church Planting
• MI 311 or 312 World Religions
• MI 315 Missions Leadership
• MI 401 Biblical Foundations of Missions
• MI 404 Church in Mission
• MI 410 Contemporary Missions Strategies
• PHI 201 Christian Worldview
• TH 301 & 302 Christian Doctrine I & II
• TH 403 Apologetics
• HI 304 Christian History
• SBC 101 Southern Baptist Life
• BI/OT/NT Advanced Book Studies (6 credits)
• PR 220 or CE 301 (Preaching or Teaching course)
Missions Field Experiences:
• Three practica or internships selected from MI 322-325 or MI 419-421 (9 credits total)
Capstone:
• PM 490 Ministry Integration Project (3 credits)
5. Open Electives – 9 credits
• Additional coursework or minor to complete 120 total credits
What You’ll Learn
You’ll articulate a biblical theology of missions, analyze world religions and cultural worldviews, develop strategic church-planting models, practice cross-cultural communication, and lead effective missions initiatives through field-based experience.
Career & Ministry Pathways
International missionary through IMB, NAMB, or sending agencies
Church missions coordinator or mobilizer
Missions pastor or director
Nonprofit relief, development, or advocacy worker
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Preparation for M.A. in Intercultural Studies, M.Div., or seminary graduate work
What You’ll Learn
You’ll articulate a biblical theology of missions, analyze world religions and cultural worldviews, develop strategic church-planting models, practice cross-cultural communication, and lead effective missions initiatives through field-based experience.
Career & Ministry Pathways
International missionary through IMB, NAMB, or sending agencies
Church missions coordinator or mobilizer
Missions pastor or director
Nonprofit relief, development, or advocacy worker
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Preparation for M.A. in Intercultural Studies, M.Div., or seminary graduate work
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