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B.A./B.Th. Entrepreneurial Ministry

Overview

This program combines 24 months of Horizon’s Ministry Leadership program and Edwards’ 8-course Certificate in Entrepreneurship – launched in September 2019.

Students graduate with both a B.A. from Horizon and a Certificate from Edwards. Those wishing to graduate with the B.Th. designation must additionally complete two courses in biblical languages (Hebrew I or Greek I, and Hebrew 2 or Greek 2).

Receive ministry and leadership training as you expand your knowledge of accounting, human resources, marketing, and business concepts that will prepare you to set out on a new venture.

Christian entrepreneur training

Duration: 24 months at Horizon*

+ Certificate in Entrepreneurship

*Month duration is estimated on average full-time completion rates of 10 courses per 8-month period. Actual completion rates vary based on individual student course loads.

Please note: Plus+ programs are not available to international students. Applicants must have citizenship or permanent residency.

Courses

Total Credits Required: 34

Intro to Theology

Theology – T101
3 credits
| Prerequisites: none

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Intro to the Old Testament

Bible – B110
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Intro to the New Testament

Bible – B115
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Bible Study Methods

Bible – B119
3 credits | Prerequisites: none
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Luke – Acts

Bible – B266
3 credits | Prerequisites: B115 or B119

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Personal & Christian Life Management

General – G144
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Worldviews & Contemporary Culture

General – G143
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Foundations of Leadership

General – G149
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Intro to Spiritual Formation

Professional – P146
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Intro to Christian Mission

Professional – P160
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Ministry Formation (Fall, Yr 1)

Professional – P151
1 credit | Prerequisites: none

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Ministry Formation (Winter, Yr 1)

Professional – P152
1 credit | Prerequisites: P151

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Writing for Academic Success I

General – G100
1 credit | Prerequisites: none

Writing for Academic Success II

General – G200
1 credit | Prerequisites: none

Second Year Courses

Total Credits Required: 35

Theology I

Theology – T220
3 credits | Prerequisites: T101

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Theology II

Theology – T221
3 credits | Prerequisites: T220

Pentateuch

Bible – B220
3 credits| Prerequisites: B110 or B119

Poetry, Wisdom, Apocalyptic Literature Elective

Bible
3 credits

History of the Christian Era

General – G110
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Ethics and Morality

General – G230
3 credits | Prerequisites: G143

Communication Skills

General – G209
3 credits | Prerequisites: B119

Denominational History & Thought Elective1

General
3 credits | Prerequisites: G110

Finance, Governance & Administration 3

General – G467
3 credits | Prerequisites: first year of studies

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Intro to Pastoral Life & Leadership (Saskatoon)

Professional – P221
3 credits | Prerequisites: none
PAOC credential requirement

Preaching & Public Speaking

Professional – P302
3 credits | Prerequisites: G209 & B119
PAOC credential requirement

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Ministry Formation (Fall, Yr 2)

Professional – P251
1 credit | Prerequisites: P152

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Ministry Formation (Winter, Yr 2)

Professional – P252
1 credit | Prerequisites: P251

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Third Year Courses

Total Credits Required: 30

Holy Spirit & The Church

Theology – T311
3 credits
| Prerequisites: T220 & T221
PAOC credential requirement

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Old Testament Prophets

Bible – B420
3 credits | Prerequisites: B110 & B119

Epistles Elective

Bible
3 credits | Prerequisites: B115 & B119

Biblical Communication

Bible – B490/P490
3 credits | Prerequisites: P302

Indigenous Ministry

Professional – P293
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Integrative Seminar with Portfolio1

Professional – G407
3 credits | Prerequisites: See program sheet

Internship

9 credits | Prerequisites: P302 & P221

Leadership Theory & Practice DE

Professional – P422 DE
3 credits | Prerequisites: G149
PAOC credential requirement

The courses in this program can be scheduled in different ways. The above is an example of what this program could look like.

Additional Considerations

This Horizon Plus+ degree program is available in partnership with Edwards School of Business, or you may use similar studies from another educational institution to fulfill Horizon’s degree requirements. Ask us how.

Acceptance into Horizon’s Plus+ degree program does not guarantee acceptance into an Edwards School of Business program.

Horizon Plus+ requirements must be met within 5 years of the completion of the Horizon portion of studies.