Concentrations

• Apologetics
• Missions
• Pastoral Ministry
• Youth Ministry

Minors

• Christian Ministry

Graduates of this program will:

• Be prepared to pursue seminary studies leading to ordination and licensure (depending on specific denominational requirements)
• Have obtained practical skills for ministry and will have exercised these skills through internships (congregational, cross-cultural, or non-profit)
• Display skills in exegetical and hermeneutical methods for sound interpretation and communication of biblical messages
• Be prepared to serve the Church as ethical leaders
• Display analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for effective pastoral leadership
• Have experienced spiritual development in themselves and have skills in fostering and facilitating spiritual growth in others

Major Prerequisites
– Cultural Anthropology or Introduction to Sociology (both are required
for the missions concentration)
– Christian Doctrine
– Public Speaking or Relational Communication (Public Speaking required for pastoral concentration)
– General Psychology (optional for the missions concentration)
– Elementary Greek or Classical Hebrew for Beginners, or
another foreign language as approved by the program faculty

Major Requirements
– Social Justice in the Gospels and the Prophets & the 21st Century
– BTM electives at the upper division level
– Orality: 50 Biblical Stories Essential for Ministry
– Leadership Skills for Ministry
– Internship
– Senior Capstone
– CM or CW electives at the upper division level
– The Worshipping Community
– Choose three credits from the following:

• BTM 324 History of Theology
• HIST 331 History of Christianity I
• HIST 332 History of Christianity II

– Choose a concentration

• 100% of traditional undergraduates students graduate with at least 135 hours of field experience
• 190 company and school internship and field experience partners
• The National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) reported a 100-percent pass rate for Bushnell students on the national exams (NCE & NCMHE) over the last year. Bushnell students score on average higher than the national averages on 12 of the 14 exam areas
• According to EDsmart.org, a nationally recognized publisher of college resources and rankings, Bushnell University is ranked 2nd in the state of Oregon among fully accredited universities and colleges

Careers with a bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry include:

• Chaplain
• Lead Pastor
• Pastoral/Church Counseling
• Camp/Retreat Center Director
• Youth Minister
• Children’s Ministry/Pastor
• Campus Pastor
• Teacher
• Small Group Pastor
• Outdoor Ministry
• Camp Retreat

• Northwood Christian Church, Springfield OR
• Waypoint Church, Springfield OR
• Rebecca Bender Initiative
• Grace Community Fellowship, Eugene OR
• Eugene First Baptist Church
• Twin Oaks Christian Church
• Norkenzie Christian Church, Eugene OR
• Eugene Mission
• Colorado Community Church, Aurora, CO
• Turner Christian Church, Turner OR
• Sacred Heart Medical Center, Springfield OR
• Bushnell University 

A sampling of where our graduates are employed include:

• Hearts with a mission, Medford OR
• The Intersection, Spokane WA
• Everyone Village, Eugene OR
• Village Church, Adair OR
• South Lane School District
• High Lakes Christian Church, La Pine OR
• Pilgrim House, Santiago
• The Bible Project

Additionally, here are some graduate programs that our former students are currently enrolled at:

• Bushnell University
• Fuller Seminary
• Multnomah Seminary
• Emmanuel Christian Seminary
• Grand Canyon University

Outside of the classroom, students are provided with many opportunities for real life ministry such as:

• Mission trips to Mexico, San Francisco, and Cambodia
• Weekly preaching
• Summer camps
• Local service projects
• Small groups
• Internships at local churches and parachurch organizations
• Weekly meetings with preachers
• Local youth ministries
• Leading worship in Chapel