The Athens School of Ministry & Worship Arts offers Certificate, Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, and Master’s Degree programs in Field Ministry. Evangelism is the duty and privilege of every follower of Christ—to endeavor to make disciples of all nations by sharing God’s love for all through the power of His Holy Spirit. Missionary effort on the part of all rests upon a spiritual need and is repeatedly commanded in the teachings of Christ. Jesus commanded his followers to preach the gospel to all nations. It is the duty of every child of God to seek constantly to win the lost to Christ by verbal means, by modeling a Christian lifestyle, and by other methods in harmony with the gospel of Christ.
Field Ministry Undergraduate Program Requirements
Field Ministry Graduate Program Requirements
Certificate Program
Certificate Programs are designed to be the equivalent of a major area of study for students who choose to dual enroll in the Athens School of Ministry & Worship Arts and another college or university, but who do not wish to earn a second degree. Certificate Programs also serve to equip lay ministry leaders, and non-degree students thorough biblical foundation so that they become equipped to integrate Christian principles in to their chosen careers and/or to effectively engage in Christian ministry through volunteer leadership in churches and community organizations. Transfer credits are not accepted for completion of Certificate Programs.
Associate’s Degree Program
The purpose of an Associate’s Degree in Field Ministry is to provide a thorough biblical foundation so that graduates may effectively engage in missions efforts as employees of volunteer service agencies or local churches. Graduates may also work as missionaries under the direction of a missions-based organization.
Bachelor’s Degree Program
Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Field Ministry will be equipped with a thorough biblical and practical foundation so that they may effectively engage in missions and evangelism through business partnerships, church planting, and missions organizations- both in the U.S. and abroad. Students completing a Bachelor’s Degree may qualify for ordination in many denominations.
Master’s Degree Program
The purpose of a Master’s Degree in Christian Ministry is to provide a thorough biblical and practical foundation so that graduates may effectively engage in missions and evangelism by leading business partnerships, church planting, and missions organizations- both in the U.S. and abroad. Students completing a Master’s Degree may qualify for ordination in many denominations.
Important Note
The Athens School of Ministry & Worship Arts will begin by offering Christian Core courses and a selection of Christian Ministry courses during the 2012-2013 academic year. (Please visit the
Course Catalog page for courses offered in 2012-2013. Additional courses may be offered based on student enrollment.) The full slate of major courses will be offered beginning fall 2013. Prospective Field Ministry students should contact the Office of Admissions at 706-461-3179 to discuss an academic program plan.