General Undergraduate Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Concordia University Chicago undergraduate programs as published in the Concordia University Chicago academic catalog.
New students are accepted into undergraduate degree-seeking programs for online (ADP) and on-campus (Traditional) study in the fall and spring semesters. If you have any questions please work with your admissions advisors.
BA Christian Ministry Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Theology Core | ||
| Scriptural Courses | ||
| THY-2010 | Introduction to the Old Testament (B) | 3 |
| THY-3105 | Introduction to the New Testament (B) | 3 |
| Systematic Course | ||
| THY-1210 | Introduction to Christianity (S) | 3 |
| History Course | ||
| Practical Courses | ||
| Any two THY courses designated CS, S, or H, level 3000 or above | 6 | |
| Additional Courses | ||
| THY-4310 | Encountering Religion in America (CS) | 3 |
| THY-4490 | Senior Seminar: Theology | 3 |
| Ministry Core | ||
| THY-4550 | Liturgy and Worship (CS) (S) (H) | 3 |
| Psychology Elective | ||
| PSY-4201 | Interpersonal Skills for the Helping Professions | 3 |
| or PSY-4210 | Group Dynamics and Leadership Skills | |
| Social Work Elective | ||
| SOW-4310 | Loss and Mourning | 3 |
| Parish Life Elective | ||
| DCE-4450 | Family and Children’s Ministry | 3 |
| or DEAC-4700 | Ministry with Women | |
| Management Elective | ||
| Choose any three-hour Management course 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
The total hours for the program is 120 credits. This includes general education, electives and major requirements above.
Graduation Requirements
Students in the College of Health, Science and Technology or The College of Theology, Arts and Humanities must meet all University requirements found in the Academic Information section of this catalog. Specific requirements for these Colleges include the following:
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 for all coursework completed at CUC
- A minimum GPA of 2.00 for all courses taken in the major at CUC
- A minimum grade of C for all courses taken in a major at CUC
- All administrative obligations to CUC must be cleared in order to prompt the release of CUC transcripts and diploma(s).
- The Division of Natural Sciences requires a minimum grade of D- for courses within the major that are not pre-requisites for other courses. For courses that are pre-requisites, the C minimum remains unless superseded by admission grade requirements for specific programs, e.g., medicine/dentistry/pharmacy at LECOM, etc.).