Christian Ministries Major at George Fox University
George Fox University’s Christian ministries major is ideal for those interested in a teaching ministry with any age group, a youth or pastoral ministry, or missions work.
Upon completion of the bachelor’s-degree program, you will be prepared to enter Christian service in local churches and parachurch organizations. Typically, our graduates pursue careers as pastors, missionaries, youth pastors, and Christian education directors.
The major also gives you options, as you choose between four concentrations:
Church recreation
Take courses in camp programming and counseling, camp administration, and lifelong fitness
Educational ministry
Courses include Christian theology related to ministry and methods and skills in ministry
Missions
Study world religions, cross-cultural Christian outreach, and issues in contemporary missions
Youth ministry
Learn about adolescent development, counseling, and foundations of youth ministry
Request information about the Christian ministries major at George Fox University or apply now to begin your education at Oregon's Christian university, ranked as one of the top Christian colleges in the nation by Forbes.
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What we offer …
- Small classes
Our small classes allow students to benefit from frequent one-to-one mentoring. The university’s 13-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio allows for plenty of personal attention.
- Broad curriculum
Students take a liberal-arts curriculum that helps broaden perspectives and contributes to an appreciation and understanding of all aspects of society. All classes are taught from a Christian worldview where faith is integrated with learning.
- Faculty expertise
Our professors are here to help you follow your calling. They will help you expand your knowledge and skills for Christian leadership and help you identify and exercise your spiritual gifts.
- Global opportunities
More than half of George Fox undergraduate students participate in an international experience. The university ranks among the top 50 out of 1,400 American colleges in study-abroad participation. Study for a semester in England, Russia, Egypt or China.
- George Fox Evangelical Seminary
Many of our graduates further their education at our seminary, which offers four master’s degrees, two doctor of ministry degrees, and a certificate in spiritual formation and discipleship.
- Center for Peace and Justice
This center offers a variety of learning experiences to help students prepare for practical peacemaking in their work, church, community and family.
- Tilikum Retreat Center
Located just eight miles from our Newberg, Ore., campus, the university’s Tilikum Center for Retreats and Outdoor Ministries offers a hands-on learning environment for students preparing to be camp leaders or counselors.
- National recognition
George Fox University is a Christian university classified by U.S. News & World Report as a first-tier regional university, and Forbes ranks George Fox among the highest Christian colleges in the country.
