The Athens School of Ministry & Worship Arts offers Certificate, Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, and Master’s Degree programs in Generational Ministry.
Generational Ministry Undergraduate Program Requirements
Generational 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 generational 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 generational and family ministry efforts as employees of volunteer community service agencies or local churches.
Bachelor’s Degree Program
Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Generational Ministry will be equipped with a thorough biblical and practical foundation so that they may effectively serve in local churches as children’s, youth, and adult discipleship ministers, work in community service agencies, or work in hospital and hospice ministry. 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 lead children’s, youth, and adult discipleship ministry, lead community service agencies, or lead hospital and hospice ministry. 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.