For those who desire to complete the four year program, an opportunity to pursue a major degree will be offered. This is not mandatory!

The major you select must come from one of the following:
Biblical Studies / General Bible
Children's Ministry
Missions / Evangelism
Pastoral Ministry
Worship

The standard four year list of classes is required of all majors. Extracurricular activities, practicum's and additional instruction will be required according to the major declared. Majors must be declared before the end of your second year.

Biblical Studies
This major is designed for those who desire to teach the Bible, but not necessarily in a pastoral role. The emphasis on this major will be interpretation and communication skills.

Children's Ministry
This major is designed for those who are called or have a desire to direct or serve in the Children's Ministry. This will equip you with practical and spiritual guidance that will enable you to be an effective children's minister.

Missions / Evangelism
This major is designed for those who desire to be a missionary or to evangelize. Additional requirements will be added to equip you and give you an opportunity to operate in the gifts that relate to this ministry.

Pastoral Ministry
This major is designed for those who are called to be a senior or an assistant
Pastor in a local Church, and will emphasize the areas that will be needed to serve in the role of a pastor/teacher.

Worship
This major is designed for those who are called to be a worship leader in a church as well as learning to play worship music.

Greek Class For Major
Some majors offer an introductory Greek language curriculum. This course is via interactive CD-ROM and gives the interested student the opportunity to learn the basics of Greek grammar. This will be a supervised but self-monitored study that will ultimately take you through portions of the Gospel of John.

Biblical Studies Major: Requirements
In this major, opportunities that will be available that will provide you with the ability to fulfill the required practicum of preparation and presentation of at least two Bible studies in your third and fourth year. There will also be an introductory Greek study that must be taken as well as listening to the complete Chuck Smith tape series.

Children's Ministry Major: Requirements
Each student in this major will be required to read "On Being A Servant" by Warren Wiersbe. This book will teach you how to deal with people in ministry, because you will not only be dealing with children but also teachers, leaders, parents, etc. A 2 page essay will be required on this book. You will also be required to listen to the Calvary Chapel Children's Ministry Conference MP3's. Listen to the main sessions and write a paper on each session.

Missions/Evangelism Major: Requirements
Missions
A summer practicum in which students participate going to La Puente Ministries in Tecate Mexico with Pastor Mike Brown. He takes you out into the Colonias involved in outreaches as well as learning the culture. Also, a time in planning and production of the school�s crusade in Pedregales, and the bullring in Playas de Tijuana, Mexico. Listening to the Chuck Smith bible study tapes during their last two years of ministry school is also required.
Evangelism
This major will require the planning and supervision of outreach events for Calvary Chapel of La Mirada. Additional opportunities for evangelistic outreach will be announced during the school year. Listening to the Chuck Smith bible study tapes during their last two years of ministry school is also required.

Pastoral Ministry Major: Requirements
Each student in this major is required to listen to Pastor Chuck Smith's bible study tapes during their last two years of ministry school. There will also be a requirement of serving in some capacity in a church or ministry during the third and fourth year and at least two sermons at a church or outreach function in each of your 3rd and 4th years. A letter from your pastor or supervisor can be used to validate these activities if done at a church other than Calvary Chapel La Mirada. Greek language study optional. Correspondence students can submit a tape of your sermon or the notes of your study.

Worship Ministry Major: Requirements
Each Student will be required to learn what the Bible has to say on the topic of worship as well as leading worship service either in a group study or a church service.

Personal Interviews
If you are seeking a Certificate of Ministry, you must participate in the Personal Interview at least once during the first two years. These will be held during the year as announced. Correspondence students will conduct interviews by telephone as designated by your counselor. The purpose of the interview is to establish personal rapport between yourself and your counselor, so that you will be confident in having someone to talk to if you are experiencing any problems. You will be helped to determine your major and a personal program is based upon your calling, gifts and vision. This is a discipleship program where decisions are based on scripture, prayer, and fellowship for His will and not our own.