College of Religious Studies
Whether students are seeking to serve local churches, or Christian camps, work as advocates in social work for community organizations, teach religion, or are planning to continue their education in graduate school, the Religious Studies department at John Melvin Christian College seeks to prepare students in both majors and minors programs with a faith-filled future in life and ministry. JMCC’s Religious Studies programs are enriched with a deep understanding of the Bible and promote Christian goals that foster Christian faith and knowledge that are incorporated in all areas of life, learning, and service. Students are encouraged to grow in their relationship with the Lord by increasing their knowledge and understanding of the Scripture. Our college offers degrees in Biblical Studies, Christian Coaching, Christian Business, and Christian Counseling. Students earning a Biblical Studies degree can take courses that focus on preparing for Christian ministry, interpreting Scripture, understanding the Bible in both the Old and New Testament, tracing church history, and preparing for spiritual warfare and divine healing. Other courses will focus on the Biblical History of Israel, Christian Living, and Systematic Theology. JMCC’s Religious studies courses will be taught by certified religious instructors with years of teaching and local church experience. The Religious Studies faculty and John Melvin Christian College’s pastor help students discern God’s calling upon their lives in course study, motivational programs, and on-campus chapel services. In addition, the goal of the religious studies program is to assist students in determining how their skills and passions prepare them to understand the implications of the student’s faith and life mission.
Biblical Studies / Theology
The Biblical Studies degree program offers courses that prepare students to minister in a local church, church-related context, or other ministry-related fields. This degree provides the necessary foundation for continued studies in graduate school or seminary.
Christian Counseling
The Counseling degree opens doors to a diverse group of social service fields focused on improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities. Counseling helps individuals understand human behavior and enhances interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills. JMCC's program integrates social and behavioral science with the Christian faith. Graduates from this program are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level jobs in social services. This degree also prepares students for graduate training in mental health and social service fields,
Christian Business
Christian Business Degree:
If God is calling you to be a light for him in the business world, we are ready to help equip you to be all that God wants for you. When you graduate from JMCU with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Leadership and Management, you will be able to explain, integrate, and apply foundational business knowledge in a Christian work environment. The curriculum equips the student with business and administration skills, while also providing a solid biblical foundation for Christian influence in the workplace.
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Christian Coaching
If you like to help others tap into their full potential, grow spiritually, build their confidence, have a more meaningful life, and hold them accountable to achieve what they want to do or be in life, then coaching is for you. Jesus was a Coach to His disciples; He taught them, guided them, encouraged and directed them on how to fulfill the goal of God’s Kingdom and be overcomers despite all the adversities they faced. This program offers 2 areas of emphasis (Life Coaching Emphasis or Sports Ministry Emphasis) that will help you to identify your niche in coaching to be able to help others in their journey to success and the fulfillment of their goals and God’s plan for their lives.
