B.A. in Media Ministry

In this convergence age, media should be used in all ministry areas. Students will receive a broad practical background in print and electronic media that will help them succeed in spreading the Gospel through media. With this degree you will be able to move directly into a ministry position involved with media. You will also have the opportunity to apply your skills on a mission trip. Our media ministry teams have completed projects in California, Ecuador, and India. Churches, mission organizations, and other ministry groups desire this program.

Students will apply to the Mass Communication Department Chair for admission into the Media Ministry program.  The successful applicant must have completed at least 15 academic hours and:

• Have an overall minimum 2.0 GPA
• Earned a “C” or better in major coursework and ENGL 1310
• Submitted a letter of application outlining ministry and vocational goals
• Passed an interview with at least three department faculty, including the chair

Graduates of the program will complete the following requirements:

• Have an overall minimum 2.0 GPA
• Earn a “C” or better in major coursework including a ministry-related internship
• Present a senior Portfolio of Learning to department faculty

Download the Recommended Course Sequence for Media Ministry:
CourseSequence_MediaMinistry_FA11

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Download the Curriculum Form for Media Ministry:
CurriculumForm_MediaMinistry_FA11

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Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

ARTS 1300, MUSC 1300, MUSC 1310 or THTR 1300    3
CHST 1310, 1320     6
COMM 2300    3
CSCI 1305    3
ENGL 1310, 1320    6
ENGL (Literature 2000 level)    3
FOREIGN LANGUAGE    12
COLL 1100 or HNRS 1210    1(2)
HIST 1350 or 1360    3
MATH 1315    3
NATURAL SCIENCE    8
PHED 1200    2
PSYC 2310    3
SOCY 2310    3

Total 59(60)

Media Ministry Required Courses

The following courses should be taken in this order by groups (exceptions are possible with the Chair’s approval):

Level 1:

MCOM 1300, Introduction to Mass Communication    3
MCOM 1310, Media Technology    3
Practicum Elective (BRDC, JOUR, or MCOM 11xx)    1

Level 2:

BRDC 2315, Writing for Broadcast Media    3
JOUR 2315, Writing for Print Media    3
MCOM 2320, Christianity and The Media    3
MCOM 2120 Media Ministry Practicum    1

Level 3:

BRDC 2320, Audio and Radio Production    3
BRDC 2330, Video and Television Production    3
MCOM 2340, Graphics Design I    3
MCOM 3120 Media Ministry Practicum     1

Level 4:

MCOM 3340, American Media Ministries    3
MCOM 4370, Missionary Media Ministries    3

Level 5:

MCOM 4310, Mass Media Law and Regulations    3
MCOM 4390, Mass Media Internship (Ministry related)    3
MCOM 4395, Mass Media Seminar/Capstone    3

Total 42 hours

Media Ministry Electives

Choose three of the following:
BRDC 4320, Advanced Video-Television Production    3
BRDC 4335, Advanced Audio-Radio Production    3
JOUR 2330, Photojournalism    3
MCOM 3310, Principles of Public Relations    3
MCOM 3360, Graphics Design II    3
MCOM 4360, Mass Media Management    3

Total 9 hours

Media Ministry Supporting Courses*

Choose three of the following:
CHST 2340, Introduction to Missions    3
CHST 2350, Introduction to Church Administration    3
CHST 2389, Biblical Interpretation    3
COMM 2310, Interpersonal Communication    3
COMM 2320, Cross-Cultural Communication    3
MRKT 2330, Fundamentals of Marketing    3
* At least one of the three should be from Christian Studies

Total 9 hours

Total for Major 60 hours

Total General Education Requirements 59 hours
Total Media Ministry Requirements 42 hours
Total Media Ministry Electives 9 hours
Total Media Ministry Supporting Courses 9 hours
Total Elective Courses 9 hours
Total Hours for Degree 128 hours

All students at North Greenville University must earn one credit hour for Chapel and Cultural Events for each semester of full-time enrollment in addition to the above hours.