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B.A./B.Th. Ministry Leadership

Overview

This program includes 100+ hours of ministry formation experience plus an 8-month internship, setting students up for ministry in or outside of the church. 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).

Duration: 32 months*

*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.

Christian minister ministry training

Co-Vocational Customizable Programming (3+1 and 2+2 options)

Horizon’s 3+1, and 2+2 programming allows students to CUSTOMIZE their Christian studies or ministry preparation with approved training from a variety of educational institutions. See the Program Sheets below for information on the required courses.

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

First Year Courses

Total Credits Required: 34

Intro to Theology

Theology – T101
3 credits
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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

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Holy Spirit & The Church

Theology – T311
3 credits
| Prerequisites: T220 & T221
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Pentateuch

Bible – B220
3 credits| Prerequisites: B110 or B119

Bible Elective

Bible
3 credits

Bible Elective

Bible
3 credits

History of the Christian Era

General – G110
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Denominational History & Thought Elective1

General
3 credits | Prerequisites: G110

Intro to Pastoral Life & Leadership (Saskatoon)

Professional – P221
3 credits | Prerequisites: none
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Professional Elective

Professional
3 credits

Preaching & Public Speaking

Professional – P302
3 credits | Prerequisites: G209 & B119
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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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Internship

Total Credits Required: 12

Internship

9 credits | Prerequisites: P302 & P221

Biblical Communication

Bible – B490/P490
3 credits | Prerequisites: P302

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