Christian Studies

Bachelor’s
98%
First-Choice Grad School
Of the Christian Studies graduates at NGU, 98% get accepted into their first-choice grad school.
Flexible
Course Requirements
Few specific courses are required in the Christian Studies program. You’re free to study what you want, when you want.
14+
Electives
Explore over a dozen Christian electives covering everything from apologetics and evangelism to Greek, Hebrew, philosophy, and Christian ethics.

Meaningful Ministry with Global Impact

Prepare to pursue eternally significant work. Follow your calling as a pastor, missionary, counselor, chaplain, church planter, and more.

From the nearest church to the furthest corner of the world, God’s glory matters. Connect your personal story to God’s greater purpose with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies.

There are four concentrations to choose from:

  • Biblical/Theological Concentration
  • Christian Education Concentration
  • Christian Studies Concentration
  • Practical Ministry Concentration

Why Choose?

  • From Tigerville to Oxford to Israel: Engage with and minister to people from other cultures as you study abroad in England. Or bring your faith to life on a perspective-altering trip to Israel.

  • Put Your Faith to Work: Connect with your professors outside the classroom through several work-study programs. Experience first-hand what it looks like to engage both your faith and career.

  • Church and Academic Internships: Experience how academic and spiritual growth combine on campus. Serve local-area churches in a variety of ministry settings. All while earning credit for up to six semester hours. 

Program Overview

  • Why NGU?

    Become the transformational leader God has called you to be. Learn how to lead others and make a positive impact in your next career.

  • Purpose

    Gain a deeper understanding of Christian theology and ministry. At NGU, you’ll get ministry experience through the local church, your community, and even other cultures around the world.

Customize Your Christian Study Experience

Ministry Leadership Year 1

Year 1 Sample Courses

  • Spiritual Formations
  • Old Testament Survey
  • New Testament Survey
  • Western Civilization to 1715
  • Western Civilization Since 1715
Ministry Leadership Year 2

Year 2 Sample Courses

  • English Literature Course
  • Oral Communication
  • Principles of Theological Research and Writing
  • Hermeneutics
  • Christian Studies Biblical Course
Ministry Leadership Year 3

Year 3 Sample Courses

  • Foreign Language Courses
  • Humanities
  • Christian Studies Practical Course
  • Christian Studies Historical, Theological, or Ethical Course
  • Christian Studies Electives
Ministry Leadership Year 4

Year 4 Sample Courses

  • Christian Studies Historical, Theological, or Ethical Course
  • Christian Studies Biblical Course
  • Christian Studies Electives
  • Open Electives
  • Senior Seminar

Get to Know Our Faculty!

Michael Bryant, PhD
Dean, College of Christian Studies
Jeff Rankin, PhD
Associate Dean, College of Christian Studies
Matthew Wireman, PhD
Program Director, Christian Ministry Online
Allen McWhite, PhD
Department Chair, Intercultural Studies
Stephen G. Crouse, PhD
Senior Campus Pastor
Curtis K. Horn Jr., PhD
Professor, Christian Studies
Michael Landrum, DMin
Program Director, Youth Ministry
Donny R. Mathis II, PhD
Professor, Christian Studies
Frankie J. Melton, Jr., PhD
Associate Professor, Christian Studies
Bill W. Murray, PhD
Professor, Christian Studies
Thomas Willoughby, PhD
Associate Professor, Christian Studies
Dallas Vandiver, PhD
Assistant Vice-President, Student Ministries
Matthew Hirt, PhD
Assistant Professor, Intercultural Studies
Joshua J. Styles, JD
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies

Have Questions about the Program?

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Jeff Rankin, PhD

Associate Dean, College of Christian Studies
864.977.2128 jeffrey.rankin@ngu.edu
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