Overview

Calvary’s mission is to “prepare Christians to live and serve in the church and the world according to the biblical worldview.” The Ministry Studies Department is at the heart of this mission.

Quick Facts

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

100%

Post Graduate Employment

BS, BA, AA

Degrees

Programs Offered

Ministry Studies Majors and Minors

You have the option to pursue a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Ministry Studies either through the traditional on-campus college experience or online.

Associate’s Degrees

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Associate’s Degrees

Choose from four majors options:

Online Ministry Studies Degree

Through Calvary University’s blended model of education, students can earn their online college degree from virtually anywhere in the world.

Online Learning

Tuition & Fees 2025-2026
On-Campus Courses$432.00 per credit
Online Courses$470.00 per credit
Student Services fee $262 per 8-week session
Double Dorm Room$1,708 per semester
Single Dorm Room$2,064 per semester
320 (Full) Meal Plan*$1,636 per semester
224 Meal Plan$1,474 per semester
112 Meal Plan$1,064 per semester

*The full meal plan is required for all freshmen (29 or fewer credits). Students with 30 or more credits recorded on their Calvary transcript may select from other meal plan options.

Ministry Studies Degree Requirements
  • A supervised internship in a ministry setting appropriate to the enrolled emphasis is required for Ministry Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Intercultural Studies, and Youth Ministry students.
  • A Senior Seminar oral examination is required for Ministry Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Intercultural Studies, and Youth Ministry students.
  • A grade of C or higher is required in Greek II and in each succeeding Greek course before taking the next level Greek course for Pastoral Ministry students.
  • A GPA of 2.5 or higher must be maintained in all Ministry Studies courses for Pastoral Ministry students.
Career Paths

A Ministry Studies degree prepares students for a range of careers in ministry.

Here are a few potential career paths:

  • Pastor
  • Youth Pastor
  • Foreign or Domestic Missionary
  • Chaplain
  • Children’s Program Leader

Meet the Ministry Studies Department Faculty

Mike Dodds
Dr. Mike Dodds, Th.M., D.Min.

Dean of the Seminary, Professor of Ministry Studies

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Joshua Dr Paxton
Dr. Joshua Paxton, M.Div., Ed.D.

Director of the Burnham Center for Global Engagement

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Shaun LePage
Shaun LePage, Th.M.

Department Chair of Ministry Studies, Assistant Professor of Ministry Studies

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Take the Next Step

Find where God is calling you to serve in the church and in the world. Contact us for more information or to enroll today.