Division of Religion
The Division of Religion prepares you to answer God’s call through ministry and/or ordination. The Division of Religion offers an on-campus Bachelor of Arts in Religion with concentrations in Christian Ministry, Worship Ministry, and Youth and Children’s Ministry. As a Religion student at SWU, you will grow in your faith, deepen your understanding of the Bible, and learn strategies for communicating God’s truth in multiple contexts.
Mission Statement
The Division of Religion at Southern Wesleyan University exists to serve Christ and His Church by equipping ministers and scholars of the Gospel in the Wesleyan tradition who are Biblically grounded, theologically discerning, contextually aware, ministerially effective, and spiritually mature.
Our overall goal is for our students to be transformed by Christ, the Living Word, and live transformed lives as evidenced by the values, priorities, and personal witness of those who have answered God’s call. Equipped to study and teach the written Word of God, they will be prepared to serve Christ and His church as pastors, youth pastors, children’s pastors, worship pastors, missionaries, and other ministry leaders.
Religion FacultyOn-Campus Religion Programs
On-Campus Undergraduate
Religion (BA)
This degree program prepares individuals for ministry in a variety of areas, with specialized concentrations offered in Christian Ministry, Youth and Children's Ministry, and Christian Worship.
Religion Minors
Christian Ministry Minor
Christian Studies Minor
Wesleyan Ministerial Studies
Youth & Children Ministry Minor
