Ministry and Business Program: Online Studies
What Randall’s Ministry and Business Program (Online Studies) has to offer:
The Ministry and Business (Online Studies) program provides a general education core with business and ministry studies in order to prepare the student with opportunities for bi-vocational ministry. Courses in Christian Studies provide a biblical and theological foundation for ministry leadership positions. Additionally, the business curriculum—such as courses in accounting, communication, management, and marketing—equip each student for their desired bi-vocational field.
Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to:
- Exhibit proficiency in written and verbal ministry and business communication.
- Recognize issues dealing with ethical or moral situations.
- Incorporate management and administrative skills in dealing with staff and the public.
- Understand the global picture of missions in ministry and business
- Apply core concepts of religion and business.
Opportunities with a Ministry and Business (Online Studies) degree:
Opportunities with a Ministry and Business degree are plentiful. This degree prepares a student for placement in two different areas; therefore, flexibility and diversity are key factors. Those with this degree find jobs in a variety of vocations including:
- Banker
- Business Owner
- Chaplains
- Clerk
- Real Estate
- Social Services or Social Work
- Teaching
- Church Leadership - Pastor or Youth and Family Director
Program Details
Once again, the Bachelor of Arts in Ministry and Business-Online Studies program provides a general education core with the addition of business and ministry studies in order to prepare the student with opportunities for bi-vocational ministry. Beyond the general objectives that were shared above, students will be able to complete specializations (30 hours each) in ministry and business that fulfill the following specialization objectives:
Ministry Specialization:
The student who completes this portion of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate spiritual maturity, character, and sound judgment in a local church context
- Compose and present sermons and lessons that demonstrate appropriate theological content and sound methods of biblical interpretation
- Apply sound leadership principles in pastoral ministry in a local church context
- Organize and manage effectively the administrative structure of a local church
Business Specialization:
The student who completes this portion of the program will be able to:
- Think, work, and serve in management and marketing
- Utilize people to accomplish desired goals of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and directing ministry and business
For more information:
DeAnna Rinehart
Director of Online Learning
405-912-9035
drinehart@ru.edu