Christian Ministries
Overview
Do you want to learn to discern God’s voice, expand your vision of God’s world and extend compassion to others with God’s love?
The Christian ministries major at Gordon College prepares you to embody God’s transforming, reconciling, peacemaking work in the world. You’ll marvel at the diversity of thought within Christianity and how this is an opportunity for the Body of Christ. Through hands-on research and practicums, you’ll gain practical experience leading impactful ministries with compassion and generosity. Choose from one of four concentrations:
- Global Christianity: Learn about issues facing the global church by deepening your understanding of non-Western cultures and diverse Christian experiences.
- Pastoral Ministry: Engage and care for others as you learn about theoretical, philosophical, biblical and theological foundations of discipleship.
- Social Impact Ministries: Be prepared for transformative leadership in the Church and society, equipped to pursue the Gospel's liberating power and put love for God and neighbor into action.
- Youth ministries: Learn to work faithfully and effectively with young people to share God’s love and empower them to become difference-makers for Christ.
Why study Christian ministries at Gordon?
With a 400-hour, hands-on practicum, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to put your faith and education into practice. Over 90 percent of Gordon students are involved in on- and off-campus ministries at places like Emmanuel Gospel Center in Boston, Intervarsity, the Salvation Army, the Chapel office and more.
Our faculty layer scholarship with practical skills and provide space to learn from others so you can deeply understand the diversity of Christianity and connect it with service to the world. You’ll build confidence in your passions and potential while being equipped as a difference-maker for Christ.
How can studying Christian ministries help you be a difference-maker for Christ?
With mounting divisions in the Church and our world, Christians called into faithful ministry are needed now more than ever. Christian ministers can use their passion for Christ to bring life-giving hope and healing to their local communities, churches and peoples around the globe.
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts |
|---|---|
| Program Level | Undergraduate |
| School | School of Ministry, Theology and Biblical Studies |
| Program Format | In-Person |
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Courses
Christian Ministries Courses
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Concentrations
A concentration is an area of focus that may be added to your degree.
A concentration is required.
Experiential Learning
Engage with out-of-classroom experiences like:
- Applying to be an A. J. Summer Mission Fellow
- Serving with a Community Engagement partner
- Exploring leadership in Residence Life
- Becoming a Chapel intern
- Stepping into Boston churches to see faith embodied in different contexts
- Participating in a mission or service trip
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Scholarships
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Faculty
Faculty
Nationally recognized, personally focused
Gordon faculty are committed Christians, exceptional scholars and catalysts for transformation—both in their fields and in the lives of the students they teach.
Careers
Life after Gordon
What careers can I pursue with a degree in Christian ministries?
The Christian ministries major will prepare you for faithful service in a wide range of vocations, including:
- Minister
- Youth pastor
- Elder
- Deacon
- Nonprofit founder
“I am grateful to Gordon for providing me with a solid foundation for ministry that has helped me succeed in a variety of contexts, ranging from ministering at a local congregation to leading social justice initiatives in the city.”
Megan Lietz ‘09
Founder and Director, Race & Christian Community Initiative, Emmanual Gospel Center in Boston
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