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College of Christian Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Christian Studies: Preaching
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Program Overview
The Christian Studies: Preaching program equips you to enter the pulpit prepared to give a congregation a well-studied, well-organized, and powerful sermon that honors the Word of God. Anderson University is uniquely suited to help you through your preaching journey because of our experienced faculty and extensive training. As a student in the preaching concentration, you also have the incredible opportunity to serve as a volunteer at the National Conference on Preaching. When you graduate, you’ll have the skills necessary to preach in a powerful and effective way in the role of pastor, hospital chaplain, or campus pastor.
When you leave Anderson University, you’ll have the skill set to preach in a powerful and effective way. Churches need strong preachers. Congregations need to hear sound teaching. You can meet those needs.
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Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
122
Program Type: BA
I-20 Approved: Yes
I-17 Approved: No
Details
Program Director: Dr. Bryan Cribb
Class Format: Seated (Main Campus)
Program Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.
- Transcript Required
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
- Application Deadline
Anderson University has a rolling admission process (students are notified when the are accepted whenever that is during the year) but students are encouraged to apply by the following dates: December 1st for the best scholarship consideration and no later than July 1st to begin in the fall semester.
Career Outcomes
*Salary estimates are sourced from Lightcast.
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Why AU?
As lofty as the calling to preach may seem, it begins with a gritty determination to embrace the small habits that make the great preachers great. AU is uniquely suited to help you through your preaching journey.
Experienced Faculty
Anderson’s preaching faculty is among the strongest in the nation. The team of professors guiding you has three preaching Ph.D.s among them, as well as decades of experience preaching from pulpits across the country.
Extensive Training
While most seminary students take one or two courses on preaching, you’ll take three. These courses teach you the importance of exegetical process, sound hermeneutics, using the right illustration at the right time, and honing your public speaking skills.
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*Please Note: Job placement and internship opportunities are not guaranteed. Employment and salary outcomes are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to geographic location, career path/industry, and personal qualifications. Internship availability may depend on the program, students’ qualifications, industry partnerships, and other external factors. View more information here.