Prepare to help churches and other ministry organizations use a variety of media and communication channels to reach people with the most important message of all.
Learn how to use media to communicate the mission of a ministry-focused organization.
From in-person worship gatherings to evangelistic outreach, churches and ministry organizations are looking for ways to use media to effectively communicate their message. The Ministry Communication concentration prepares you to help them reach that goal. Courses in mission strategies, media production, and strategic communication prepare you to develop best practices that will help reach people with the most important message of all. You'll gain hands-on experience helping produce programs on campus and assisting local churches and other ministry-focused organizations with worship and event production and other media-oriented tasks.
| Requirements | Class Name | Hours |
| University Core Courses | 42 | |
| Communication Core | 28 | |
| COM 102 | Communication Research & Writing | 3 |
| COM 103 | Fundamentals of Digital Communication | 3 |
| COM 201 | Communication Ethics | 3 |
| COM 202 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM 304 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COM 442 | Communication Law | 3 |
| COM 443 | Public Relations | 3 |
| COM 480 | Communication Internship | 3 |
| COM 499 | Senior Portfolio | 1 |
| JOU 333 |
Introduction to Journalism |
3 |
| Digital Media Production Concentration Courses |
18 | |
| COM 334 | Digital Storytelling | 3 |
| COM 320 | Introduction to Christian Media | 3 |
| COM 321 | Church Media Production | 3 |
| COM 458 | Strategic Ministry Communication | 3 |
| Choose 6 hours from among these courses | ||
| MIN 300 | Essentials to Ministry | 3 |
| MIN 305 | Evangelism and Missions | 3 |
| MIN 316 | Church Administration | 3 |
| MIN 403 | Church Leadership | 3 |
| MSS 304 | Contemporary Mission Strategies | 3 |
| Minor | 18 | |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Foreign Languages (Bachelor of Arts only) |
12 | |
| Additional Electives (Bachelor of Science Only) |
12 | |
| Total | 130 |
