School of Ministry
PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
GOD CALLS MEN AND WOMEN to Himself, and sends them forth to labor in His harvest field. It is our great privilege and sacred responsibility to train those whom the Lord has called into His wonderful work.
Crown College offers the strongest ministry training programs available anywhere – each built upon the thorough understanding, faithful interpretation, and consistent application of the Scriptures to both personal life and ministry. Our faculty bring practical and rigorous instruction, extensive ministry experience, and a passion for God’s work in the local church. Over 100 ministry opportunities through Temple Baptist Church allow every student to put learning into action.
Tim Tomlinson
Dean of the School of Ministry
Ministry Experiences
• Travel as a New Testament Church Pioneer helping church planters across America.
• Study abroad at Crown United Kingdom or one of our international learning sites.
• Lead a Bible club in a public school or university campus.
• Sing with the Crown College Choir as they conduct gospel crusades in New York City.
• Be a counselor at one of our youth camps in Tennessee, Texas, Montana, or England.
• Serve an internship under a veteran pastor in the U.S. or overseas.
• Become an International Language Navigator training to work with internationals.
Foundation for Christian Life
One-Year Bible Certificate
The Foundation for Christian Life Certificate is designed to equip students for a lifetime of effective Christian service in any field of education or employment into which God may lead them.
This certificate can be completed in two semesters and includes key Bible and other courses that will give students a solid foundation of biblical knowledge and local church ministry training. Upon completion, students may transfer FCLC credits into any Crown bachelor-level-degree program.
This one-year Bible certificate program is also available fully online. Click below for more information.
FALL SEMESTER
BI101 Old Testament Survey (3)
HI130 Geography of the Middle East (2)
BI206 Principles and Methods of Bible Study (2)
BI211 Bible Doctrine I (3)
CM121 Personal Evangelism (2)
MI101 Introduction to Missions (2)
OR100 Freshman Orientation (1)
Total Credits: 15
SPRING SEMESTER
BI102 New Testament Survey (3)
BI203 Methods of Bible Teaching (2)
BI212 Bible Doctrine II (3)
CM132 Living the Christian Life (2)
HI492 Baptist History and Distinctives (3)
SC401 Creation Science (3)
Total Credits: 16
• Study the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation
• Prepare to become a faithful shepherd of God’s people
• Learn to preach and teach the Word of God effectively
• Know the biblical purpose and function of the church
• Be equipped to engage your community with the gospel of Christ
FALL SEMESTER
BI101 Old Testament Survey (3)
HI130 Geography of the Middle East (2)
CM121 Personal Evangelism (2)
EN101 Grammar and Composition I (3)
HI101 History of Civilization I (3)
MI101 Introduction to Missions (2)
OR100 Freshman Orientation (1)
Total Credits: 16
SPRING SEMESTER
BI102 New Testament Survey (3)
BU142 Office Computer Applications (3)
CM132 Living the Christian Life (2)
EN104 Grammar and Composition II (3)
HI102 History of Civilization II (3)
MA123 Introductory Algebra (3)
Total Credits: 17
FALL SEMESTER
BI206 Principles & Methods of Bible Study (2)
BI211 Bible Doctrine I (3)
BI321 Pentateuch (2)
BI325 Gospel Records (2)
BL209 Greek I (3)
EN121 Speech (3)
MI310 Missionary Methods (2)
Total Credits: 17
SPRING SEMESTER
BI203 Methods of Bible Teaching (2)
BI212 Bible Doctrine II (3)
BI322 Historical Books (2)
BI326 Christian Church Epistles (2)
BL210 Greek II (3)
MU201 Music Ministry Administration (2)
PM344 Assisting the Pastor (2)
Total Credits: 16
FALL SEMESTER
BI335 Pastoral Epistles (2)
BL309 Greek III (3)
ED322 Theology of Christian Education (3)
EN201 American Literature (3)
PM304 Homiletics I (3)
YM346 Theology of Youth Work (3)
Total Credits: 17
SPRING SEMESTER
BI331 Poetic Books (2)
BI336 Hebrew Christian Church Epistles (2)
BL310 Greek IV (3)
MU401 Philosophy of Christian Music (2)
PM305 Homiletics II (3)
SC401 Creation Science (3)
Total Credits: 15
FALL SEMESTER
BI332 Major Prophets (2)
BI341 Minor Prophets (2)
CM221 Comparative World Religions (2)
HI476 America’s Founding Fathers (3)
HI491 Baptist History and Distinctives (3)
CM430 Introduction to Counseling (3)
Total Credits: 15
SPRING SEMESTER
CM443 Marriage and Family (2)
CM451 Contemporary Theological Issues (2)
BU481 Church and Non-Profit Finance (3)
CM487 Internship (2)
OR400 Senior Forum (1)
PM341 Church Administration and Polity (3)
PM471 Church Planting Seminar (2)
CM465 Senior Adult Ministry (2)
Total Credits: 17
Youth Ministry
Bachelor of Biblical Studies
• Prepare to evangelize and disciple young people and their families
• Learn to become a faithful assistant to a pastor
• Teach the Bible and help young people apply God’s Word to their lives
• Effectively reach youth and college students on their own campuses
• Support and equip parents to rear their children for Christ
FALL SEMESTER
BI101 Old Testament Survey (3)
HI130 Geography of the Middle East (2)
CM121 Personal Evangelism (2)
EN101 Grammar and Composition I (3)
HI101 History of Civilization I (3)
MI101 Introduction to Missions (2)
OR100 Freshman Orientation (1)
Total Credits: 16
SPRING SEMESTER
BI102 New Testament Survey (3)
BU142 Office Computer Applications (3)
CM132 Living the Christian Life (2)
EN104 Grammar and Composition II (3)
HI102 History of Civilization II (3)
MA123 Introductory Algebra (3)
Total Credits: 17
FALL SEMESTER
BI206 Principles and Methods of Bible Study (2)
BI211 Bible Doctrine I (3)
BI321 Pentateuch (2)
BI325 Gospel Records (2)
CM221 Comparative World Religions (2)
EN121 Speech (3)
MI310 Missionary Methods (2)
Total Credits: 16
SPRING SEMESTER
BI203 Methods of Bible Teaching (2)
BI212 Bible Doctrine II (3)
BI322 Historical Books (2)
BI326 Christian Church Epistles (2)
MU201 Music Ministry Administration (2)
YM344 Child Evangelism (2)
PM344 Assisting the Pastor (2) (Men)
ED245 Principles & Methods of Education (3) (Women)
Total Credits: 15/16
FALL SEMESTER
BI335 Pastoral Epistles (2)
ED322 Theology of Christian Education (3)
EN201 American Literature (3)
YM346 Theology of Youth Work (3)
GNEL301 General Elective (2)
PM304 Homiletics I (3) (Men)
GNEL302 General Elective (2) (Women)
Total Credits: 15/16
SPRING SEMESTER
BI331 Poetic Books (2)
BI336 Hebrew Christian Church Epistles (2)
MU401 Philosophy of Christian Music (2)
SC401 Creation Science (3)
YM310 Camp Ministry (2)
YM432 Bible Clubs in the Public School (2)
PM305 Homiletics II (3) (Men)
GNEL303 General Elective (2) (Women)
Total Credits: 15/16
FALL SEMESTER
BI332 Major Prophets (2)
BI341 Minor Prophets (2)
HI476 America’s Founding Fathers (3)
HI491 Baptist History and Distinctives (3)
CM430 Introduction to Counseling (3)
YM434 University Ministry (2)
Total Credits: 15
SPRING SEMESTER
CM443 Marriage and Family (2)
CM451 Contemporary Theological Issues (2)
BU481 Church and Non-Profit Finance (3)
CM487 Internship (2)
OR400 Senior Forum (1)
YM347 Youth Ministry in the Local Church (3)
GNEL402 General Elective (2)
PM341 Church Administration and Polity (3) (Men)
GNEL403 General Elective (2) (Women)
Total Credits: 17/18
Missions
Bachelor of Biblical Studies
• Establish biblical methods for world evangelism and missions
• Receive cross-cultural training and work with internationals
• Obtain valuable skills in business, education, and technology
• Become a certified English instructor recognized worldwide
• Network with hundreds of alumni church planters around the globe
FALL SEMESTER
BI101 Old Testament Survey (3)
BU141 Office Computer Applications (3)
CM121 Personal Evangelism (2)
EN101 Grammar and Composition I (3)
I101 History of Civilization I (3)
MI101 Introduction to Missions (2)
OR100 Freshman Orientation (1)
Total Credits: 17
SPRING SEMESTER
BI102 New Testament Survey (3)
CM132 Living the Christian Life (2)
EN104 Grammar and Composition II (3)
FL201 Foundation of Language (3)
HI102 History of Civilization II (3)
MA123 Introductory Algebra (3)
Total Credits: 17
FALL SEMESTER
BI206 Principles and Methods of Bible Study (2)
BI211 Bible Doctrine I (3)
BI325 Gospel Records (2)
MIEL201 Mission Elective (2)
CM121 Comparative World Religions (2)
EN121 Speech (3)
MI310 Missionary Methods (2)
Total Credits: 16
SPRING SEMESTER
BI203 Methods of Bible Teaching (2)
BI212 Bible Doctrine II (3)
BI326 Christian Church Epistles (2)
HI120 World Geography (2)
MI320 Cultural Anthropology (2)
MU201 Music Ministry Administration (2)
MIEL202 Missions Elective (3)
Total Credits: 16
FALL SEMESTER
BI321 Pentateuch (2)
BI335 Pastoral Epistles (2)
ED322 Theology of Christian Education (3)
GNEL301 General Elective (2)
MIEL301 Missions Elective (3)
PM304 Homiletics I (3) (Men)
MI305 Women in World Evangelism (2) (Women)
Total Credits: 15/14
SPRING SEMESTER
BI322 Historical Books (2) or BI331 Poetic Books (2)
BI336 Hebrew Christian Church Epistles (2)
MI210 Islamic Studies (2)
MIEL302 Missions Elective (3)
PM305 Homiletics II (3) (Men)
PM341 Church Administration and Polity (3) (Men)
PM471 Church Planting Seminar (2) (Men)
ED245 Principles/Methods of Education (3) (Women)
ED390 Home Schooling Seminar (2) (Women)
MI299 Missions Practicum for Women (2) (Women)
Total Credits: 17/16
FALL SEMESTER
BI332 Major Prophets (2) or BI341 Minor Prophets (2)
CM442 Marriage and Family (2)
HI476 America’s Founding Fathers (3)
HI491 Baptist History and Distinctives (3)
MI397 Missionary Forum (3)
MI486 Internship (2)
MIEL401 Missions Elective (3)
Total Credits: 18
SPRING SEMESTER
CM451 Contemporary Theological Issues (2)
BU481 Church and Non-Profit Finance (3)
MI361 Issues in Missiology (2)
OR400 Senior Forum (1)
YM344 Child Evangelism (2)
SC401 Creation Science (3)
MIEL403 Missions Elective (3)
Total Credits: 16
Music Ministry
Bachelor of Biblical Studies
• Establish scriptural guidelines for Christ-honoring music in local church ministry
• Gain proficiency in theory, sight-singing, songwriting, and arranging
• Develop conducting techniques to lead choirs and congregations
• Receive individualized instruction in vocal and/or instrumental emphasis
• Learn pedagogy and become certified as a music instructor
FALL SEMESTER
BI101 Old Testament Survey (3)
CM121 Personal Evangelism (2)
EN101 Grammar and Composition I (3)
HI101 History of Civilization I (3)
MI101 Introduction to Missions (2)
MU111 Fundamentals of Music (2)
MUPL101 Private Music Lessons (1)
OR100 Freshman Orientation (1)
Total Credits: 17
SPRING SEMESTER
BI102 New Testament Survey (3)
BU142 Office Computer Applications (3)
CM132 Living the Christian Life (2)
EN104 Grammar and Composition II (3)
HI102 History of Civilization II (3)
MA123 Introductory Algebra (3)
MUPL102 Private Music Lessons (1)
Total Credits: 18
FALL SEMESTER
BI211 Bible Doctrine I (3)
ED322 Theology of Christian Education (3)
EN201 American Literature (3)
MU271 Music Theory I (3)
MU281 Sight-singing & Dictation I (2)
MU305 Music History and Appreciation (2)
MUPL201 Private Music Lessons (1)
Total Credits: 17
SPRING SEMESTER
BI203 Methods of Bible Teaching (2)
BI212 Bible Doctrine II (3)
MU205 History of Classical Music (3)
MU272 Music Theory II (3)
MU282 Sight-singing & Dictation II (2)
BIEL202 Bible Elective (2)
MUPL202 Private Music Lessons (1)
Total Credits: 16
FALL SEMESTER
CM221 Comparative World Religions (2)
MU402 Teaching Music (3)
MU301 Electronic Transcription (2)
MU371 Music Theory III (3)
MU381 Sight-singing & Dictation III (2)
BIEL301 Bible Elective (2)
MUPL301 Private Music Lessons (1)
Total Credits: 15
SPRING SEMESTER
EN122 Speech (3)
MU201 Music Ministry Administration (2)
MU321 Choir Conducting (2)
MU323 Choral Arranging (2)
MU401 Philosophy of Christian Music (2)
BIEL302 Bible Elective (2)
MUPL302 Private Music Lessons (1)
Total Credits: 14
FALL SEMESTER
HI491 Baptist History and Distinctives (3)
MU451 Strings Methods (2)
MU495 Practicum (2)
MU411 Vocal Pedagogy (2) or MU461 Orchestration (2)
MU421 Advanced Conducting (2) or MU431 Piano Pedagogy (2)
MUPL401 Private Music Lessons (1)
BIEL401 Bible Elective (2)
GNEL401 Bible Elective (2)
Total Credits: 16
SPRING SEMESTER
CM443 Marriage and Family (2)
MU452 Brass/Woodwind Methods (2)
CM487 Internship (2)
PM341 Church Administration & Polity (3) (Men)
GNEL402 General Elective (3) (Women)
OR400 Senior Forum (1)
BIEL402 Bible Elective (2)
MU436 Piano Accompaniment (2) or
MUPL402 Private Lessons (1) & MUPL403 Secondary Private Lessons (1)
Total Credits: 14