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Ministry, Minor (Online)

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Complete 21 credit hours of core courses, additional requirements, and electives for an undergraduate minor in ministry.

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Why Earn an Online Ministry Minor at PBA?

The Online Ministry Minor is designed for students who desire to deepen their understanding of Scripture, strengthen their spiritual life, and prepare for meaningful service in ministry or faith-informed professions. Grounded in biblical truth and theological reflection, this program provides a solid foundation for those seeking to lead, teach, or serve with conviction and clarity in today’s complex world.

Whether you’re called to formal ministry, missions, or simply want to integrate your faith more fully into your career, this flexible, fully online program allows you to engage with core Christian teachings while developing practical skills for leadership and discipleship. With courses led by experienced faculty and shaped by the mission of Palm Beach Atlantic University, the Online Ministry Minor invites you to grow spiritually while building a framework for faithful service in any context.

What You’ll Learn

The Online Ministry Minor equips students with a strong theological foundation and practical ministry skills rooted in Scripture and Christian tradition. Designed for flexibility and spiritual depth, this fully online program helps students grow in personal faith while preparing to serve effectively in ministry and leadership roles.

Students will:

  • Deepen Spiritual Practices: Engage in formative disciplines such as prayer, Bible study, worship, and journaling to cultivate a vibrant, personal relationship with God.

  • Explore Core Christian Doctrines: Gain a structured understanding of key theological themes including Christology, pneumatology, ecclesiology, and eschatology through a survey of systematic theology.

  • Build Biblical Interpretation Skills: Choose a focused course in interpreting Scripture—whether from the whole Bible, the Old Testament, or the New Testament—to develop sound interpretive methods for teaching and application.

  • Study the Mission and History of the Church: Select from courses in evangelism and apologetics or church history to explore the Church’s role in spreading the Gospel and shaping culture throughout time.

  • Customize Your Ministry Path: Select two upper-level electives from the School of Ministry to tailor your studies to specific interests such as missions, theology, pastoral care, or biblical studies.

This minor provides a solid academic and spiritual complement to any major, supporting students called to ministry, nonprofit work, or faith-integrated leadership in any field.

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The School of Ministry is all about equipping. We equip passionate young people with the earthly tools and spiritual perspective needed to create positive change in the world guided by the Word of God. We promise a connected, engaging and fulfilling learning experience that will equip you to use your gifts for His Glory. Our programs prepare students through expert instruction in Bible, theology, history and real-world ministry skills.

As a student majoring in any of the undergraduate programs offered in the School of Ministry, you’ll wade into an ocean of diverse learning opportunities designed to prepare you to positively impact lives.

  • Gain specialized training in ministry
  • Experience spiritual growth with a deeper understanding of God and His Word
  • And travel on any of PBA’s more than 20 annual mission trips

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18 Total Credit Hours

Required School of Ministry Courses – 12 Credit Hours

  • MLS 2043 – Spiritual Formation
  • THL 4033 – Systematic TheologySelect one.
  • BIB 3003 – Interpreting the Bible
  • BIB 3233 – Interpreting the Old Testament
  • BIB 3243 – Interpreting the New TestamentSelect one.
  • APL 3373 – Evangelism & Apologetics
  • THL 3173 – History of Christianity

Ministry Electives – 6 Credit Hours

Select an additional two courses (6 credits) from within the School of Ministry (excluding the courses used to meet the Faith, Roots, and Reason Biblical and Theological Studies requirement).  Courses with APL, BIB, ICS, MLS, and THL prefixes are within the School of Ministry.

Note: BIB 3073 – Exploring the Old Testament cannot be used as an elective for the minor if BIB 3233 – Interpreting the Old Testament is used to meet the requirement above, and BIB 3083 – Exploring the New Testament cannot be used as an elective for the minor if BIB 243 – Interpreting the New Testament is used to meet the requirement above.

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PBA awards over three million dollars in scholarships every year and 97% of PBA undergraduate students receive financial aid.

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In addition to the flexible online option, students may also choose to pursue the Ministry Minor in person at Palm Beach Atlantic University’s main campus in West Palm Beach. The on-campus program offers the same strong biblical and theological foundation, enriched by face-to-face interaction, campus community, and opportunities for hands-on ministry experience.

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