Champion Christian College

Certificate

For students not ready to pursue a full Associate or Bachelor degree but interested in specific academic fields. Awarded upon completion of a minimum of 30 hours (typically 10 courses), preferably concentrated in one of the various concentrations, emphases, or specializations offered (e.g., Business, Sports Management, Criminal Justice, English, Social Studies, Intercultural Studies, Bible).

Church Ministries

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministry will choose from 1 of 4 different emphases: Intercultural Studies, Pastoral Studies, Youth and Family, and Music.

Church Ministries: Intercultural Studies Emphasis

A Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministries with an emphasis in intercultural studies, equipping students with skills for cross-cultural service in secular professional environments or church ministry contexts. Prepares students for ministry and advanced studies with attention to local characteristics and cultural needs. Minimum 120 credit hours (69-hour emphasis).

Church Ministries: Music Ministry Emphasis

A Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministries with an emphasis in music ministry, providing a solid theoretical and practical foundation in music for students preparing to exercise their musical talents in worship. Students develop a Christ-centered philosophy of music and a deeper understanding of the breadth of potential worship expressions. Minimum 120 credit hours (69-hour emphasis).

Church Ministries: Pastoral Studies Emphasis

A Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministries with an emphasis in pastoral studies, providing a biblically based approach to pastoral ministry. Stresses sound biblical doctrine, the ability to preach and expound Scripture, and builds a foundation for effective homiletic presentation and leadership skills necessary for ministry. Minimum 120 credit hours (69-hour emphasis).

Church Ministries: Youth and Family Ministries Emphasis

A Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministries with an emphasis in youth and family ministries, preparing students to work with these segments of the church body. Cultivates a balanced biblical approach to ministry and provides hands-on experience through internships in local and para-church environments. Minimum 120 credit hours (69-hour emphasis).

Professional Studies

A Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies with a concentration in Business. The Business Department grows students to work in the field of business with a heart for Christ, combining principles, techniques, and theoretical and practical applications with a biblically integrated curriculum to succeed in a changing, global, diverse society. Minimum 120 credit hours (69-hour concentration).

Professional Studies

Professional Studies: Criminal Justice Concentration

A Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies concentrating on criminal justice, preparing students to work in the criminal justice system or providing a pre-law curriculum for graduate school. Covers the principles, techniques, theory, and practical applications of the criminal justice system with a biblically integrated curriculum. Minimum 120 credit hours (69-hour concentration).

Professional Studies: Elementary Education Concentration

A Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies concentrating on elementary education, preparing students to teach public or Christian schools in grades 1-6. Develops effective educators who combine pedagogical skills with a Christian worldview. Not a licensure program, though students may pursue alternative certification. Minimum 120 credit hours (69-hour concentration).

Professional Studies: Secondary Education Concentration

A Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies concentrating on secondary education, preparing students to teach public or Christian schools in grades 7-12. Develops effective educators who know their content area and combine pedagogical skills with a Christian worldview. Not a licensure program, though students may pursue alternative certification. Minimum 120 credit hours (69-hour concentration).

Professional Studies: Sports Management Concentration

A Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies concentrating on sports management, preparing students for careers within a sports organization or facility. Prepares professionals to apply communication, leadership, and managerial skills for various positions in the sports industry. Minimum 120 credit hours (69-hour concentration).