The Associate of Arts in Church Ministries provides the basic educational background and training in ministry, the Bible, and theology required for more effective church ministry. This program is optimized to help fulfill the education requirements for certification and licensing with the Assemblies of God. (Students should always consult first with their district or network leadership for full requirements.) After successfully completing the program, the student will be able to serve in a variety of church ministry positions.
At Global University, we believe an accredited degree is for anyone, anytime, everywhere. That’s why we are introducing our 100% web-based Associate of Arts in Church Ministries degree.
After successfully completing the Associate of Arts in Church Ministries program, you will be able to:
My name is Blue Sky. I am currently enrolled in the Associates of Arts in Church Ministries program with Global University. Ever since I graduated high school in 2018, it has been a dream to go to college, but it didn’t seem possible. I decided to enroll in this program because I never had the opportunity to be part of a school without being thousands of dollars in debt. This new program has been a fantastic opportunity. I have completed two courses, but I have learned so much already and feel closer to God because of my studies … I look forward to learning more and working towards my goals.
The Associate of Arts in Church Ministries (AACM) degree is collegiate level course work that specializes in ministry training and results in an accredited Global University degree.
Yes! The Associate of Arts in Church Ministries is available in English and in Spanish.
The AACM requires 60 credit hours for degree completion (30 courses total).
You may purchase more than one course at a time; however, we recommend enrolling in only one course at a time.
● One course per month: 2.5 years
● One course every two months: 5 years
No. Completing of Year One courses prepares you to apply for the Certified Minister credential,
Year Two for the Licensed Minister credential, and Year Three for the Ordained Minister
credential.
However, completing of the entire program of study (60 credit hours) is required to earn the Associate of Arts in Church Ministries degree.
There are four main differences between an associates degree and a bachelors degree:
There are no additional textbooks required with this program! The courses are 100% web-based – including the textbooks!
You have eight weeks to complete each course in which you are enrolled. If you do not finish the course in those eight weeks, you will receive an “incomplete” and will have to re-enroll at a later date, at full price. This program does not offer course extensions.
SLR stands for Service Learning Requirement. This requirement is intended to give you the opportunity to serve in your local ministry/community, apply course knowledge, improve critical thinking skills, and grow as an informed, active, and responsible follower of Christ.
Examples of a service learning requirement include witnessing to non-believers, preaching, or teaching a lesson.
A certificate serves as proof that a student completed education and/or training in a specific field while enrolled in college courses. A certificate is not the same as a degree.
A concentration refers to a subject or study within a specific degree.
Students working towards a Children’s Ministry Certificate will complete four courses:
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