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.
Dr. Clarence Sexton
Head 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 semester 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 |
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Credit Hours: |
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 |
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Credit Hours: |
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 |
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Credit hours: |
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 |
|
Credit hours: |
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 | 1 |
|
Credit hours: |
16 | |
| 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 |
|
Credit hours: |
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 |
|
Credit hours: |
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 |
|
Credit hours: |
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 |
| PM445 | Pastoral Counseling | 3 |
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Credit hours: |
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 |
| GNEL402 | General Elective | 2 |
|
Credit hours: |
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
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FALL SEMESTER |
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BI101 |
Old Testament Survey |
3 |
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HI130 |
Geography of the Middle East |
2 |
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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 |
|
|
Credit hours: |
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 |
|
|
Credit hours: |
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 |
|
Credit Hours: |
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 |
|
PM344 ED241 |
Assisting the Pastor (Men) |
2 |
| YM344 | Child Evangelism | 2 |
|
Credit Hours: |
15 |
|
FALL SEMESTER |
|
|
|
BI335 |
Pastoral Epistles |
2 |
|
ED322 |
Theology of Christian Education |
3 |
|
EN201 |
American Literature |
3 |
|
PM304 GNEL302 |
Homiletics I (Men) |
3 2 |
|
YM346 |
Theology of Youth Work |
3 |
|
GNEL301 |
General Elective |
2 |
|
|
Credit Hours: |
16/15 |
|
SPRING SEMESTER |
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|
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BI331 |
Poetic Books |
2 |
|
BI336 |
Hebrew Christian Church Epistles |
2 |
|
MU401 |
Philosophy of Christian Music |
2 |
|
PM305 GNEL303 |
Homiletics II (Men) |
3 2 |
|
SC401 |
Creation Science |
3 |
|
YM310 |
Camp Ministry |
2 |
|
YM432 |
Bible Clubs in the Public School |
2 |
|
|
Credit Hours: |
16/15 |
| FALL SEMESTER | ||
| BI332 | Major Prophets | 2 |
| BI341 | Minor Prophets | 2 |
| HI476 | America’s Founding Fathers | 3 |
| HI491 | Baptist History and Distinctives | 3 |
| PM445 | Pastoral Counseling | 3 |
| YM434 | University Ministry | 2 |
| Credit Hours: | 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 GNEL403 |
Church Administration and Polity (Men) |
3 2 |
| YM347 | Youth Ministry in the Local Church | 3 |
| GNEL402 | General Elective | 2 |
| Credit Hours: | 18/17 |
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 |
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BI101 |
Old Testament Survey |
3 |
|
BU141 |
Office Computer Applications |
3 |
|
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 |
|
|
Credit Hours: |
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 |
|
|
Credit Hours: |
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 |
|
|
Credit Hours: |
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 |
|
|
Credit Hours: |
16 |
| FALL SEMESTER | ||
| BI321 | Pentateuch | 2 |
| BI335 | Pastoral Epistles | 2 |
| ED322 | Theology of Christian Education | 3 |
| MI355 | Maintenance Skills | 2 |
|
PM304 MI305 |
Homiletics I (Men) |
3 2 |
| MIEL301 | Missions Elective | 3 |
|
Credit Hours: |
15/14 | |
| SPRING SEMESTER | ||
|
BI322 BI331 |
Historical Books |
2 |
| BI336 | Hebrew Christian Church Epistles | 2 |
| MI210 | Islamic Studies | 2 |
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PM305 ED241 |
Homiletics II (Men) |
3 2 |
|
PM341 ED390 |
Church Administration and Polity (Men) |
3 2 |
|
PM471 MI299 |
Church Planting Seminar (Men) |
2 2 |
| MIEL302 | Missions Elective | 3 |
| Credit Hours: | 17/15 |
|
FALL SEMESTER |
|
|
|
BI332 BI341 |
Major 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 |
|
|
Credit Hours: |
18 |
|
SPRING SEMESTER |
|
|
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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 |
|
MIEL402 |
Missions Elective |
3 |
|
MIEL403 |
Missions Elective |
3 |
|
|
Credit Hours: |
16 |
Music Ministry
Bachelor of Biblical Studies
• Establish a 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 |
|
Credit Hours: |
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 |
|
Credit Hours: |
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 |
|
|
Credit Hours: |
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 |
|
|
Credit Hours: |
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 |
|
MU393 |
Song-writing |
2 |
|
BIEL301 |
Bible Elective |
2 |
|
MUPL301 |
Private Music Lessons |
1 |
|
|
Credit Hours: |
17 |
|
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 |
|
|
Credit Hours: |
14 |
|
FALL SEMESTER |
|
|
|
HI491 |
Baptist History and Distinctives |
3 |
|
MU451 |
Strings Methods |
2 |
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MU495 |
Practicum |
2 |
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MU411 MU461 |
Vocal Pedagogy |
2 |
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MU421 MU431 |
Advanced Conducting |
2 |
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MUPL401 |
Private Music Lessons |
1 |
|
BIEL401 |
Bible Elective |
2 |
|
GNEL401 |
Bible Elective |
2 |
|
|
Credit Hours: |
16 |
|
SPRING SEMESTER |
|
|
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CM443 |
Marriage and Family |
2 |
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MU452 |
Brass/Woodwind Methods |
2 |
|
CM487 |
Internship |
2 |
|
PM341 GNEL402 |
Church Administration & Polity (Men) |
3 |
|
MU436
MUPL402 MUPL403 |
Piano Accompaniment Private Lessons |
2
1 1 |
|
OR400 |
Senior Forum |
1 |
|
BIEL402 |
Bible Elective |
2 |
|
|
Credit Hours: |
14 |