17 courses with the subject CHM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CHM 122The Great Commandment3
FALL A study of the Great Commandment and means of fulfilling it in various aspects of life. Includes an overview of the Great Commandment in both the Old and New Testaments as well as in Christian history. Students will be challenged to pursue loving God and their neighbor through their academic pursuits, physical and mental well-being, interpersonal relationships, and the development of an identity in Christ, as well as preparation for their eventual profession and stewardship of finances, time and talent in their community, their church, and the world at large.
FALL This course focuses on the fundamental principles and practices at the core of any strategy of building disciples of Jesus Christ. Students will gain insight into their sense of calling to ministry and specific giftedness. They will also gain an overview of the specializations offered in the major and exposure to each of the professors teaching those specializations.
Arranged by Department This course focuses on the spiritual development of the individual, especially reading from the modern classics in spiritual formation. Biblical principles and spiritual disciplines that govern the character and conduct of Christians will be addressed. The course also considers issues of personal formation.
FALL and SPRING This course will examine the dynamics of personal development in students’ lives, focusing on spiritual growth and leadership formation. Students will employ analytical tools and reflection skills to develop a greater self-awareness. From this foundation they will explore the process of spiritual formation and establish an initial life-plan for the regular practice of spiritual disciplines. They will also examine the concept of servant leadership and the stages of leadership development, developing a personal plan for growth in the leading of self, family, and others.
SPRING Course investigates the formation and development of local churches, drawing on the expansion and contraction of the church through time. Emphasis is placed on the core biblical and missiological conceptualizations of church and church planting. Also considered are spiritual and strategic approaches to successful church planting; the role of personality and teams in church planting and development.
FALL and SPRING A study of the Great Commission and the role of the Christian in making the Good News of Christ known in various contexts. Includes study of the biblical foundation for the Gospel throughout the Old and New Testaments, an introduction to the history of the spread of the Gospel, as well as the biblical basis and contemporary theory for the spread of the Gospel. Attention will also be given to the growth of the Gospel around the world. Students will be challenged to engage in the fulfillment of the Great Commission, with particular consideration to how preparation for their own calling and career can be used by God to spread the Gospel.
FALL A study of issues, practices, and characteristics designed to prepare the student for ministry internship. Students will also examine their own character and ministry preparedness. This course is required of all students prior to their internship experience.
Department Acceptance or special permission from the department chair
CHM 346Ministry Internship12
SPRING A full-time, semester-long experience in a ministry position. The student will be given the opportunity to correlate theory with practice under the guidance of an experienced on-site supervisor, reporting weekly to the Crown instructor. Consultation and supervision will be given by both faculty and field personnel.
Acceptance into department (junior standing) and CHM 335
Corequisite
PST 342
CHM 375Ministry Internship I: Foundations in Practice2
SPRING This course provides students with a structured, supervised ministry experience designed to build foundational skills for effective leadership and service. Students engage in hands-on ministry within a local church, parachurch, or community setting while receiving guidance from both site mentors and faculty supervisors. Emphasis is placed on developing practical ministry competencies, cultivating professional habits, and integrating classroom learning with real-world practice. This course may not be taken in addition to CHM 346 or CHM 402 .
CHM 385Ministry Internship II: Leadership in Practice3
SUMMER A full-time, twelve-week experience in a ministry position. The student will be given the opportunity to correlate theory with practice under the guidance of an experienced on-site supervisor, as well as regular communication with the Crown instructor. Consultation and supervision will be given by both faculty and field personnel. This course may not be taken in addition to CHM 346 or CHM 402 .
CHM 395Ministry Internship Debrief: Integration and Reflection1
FALL This capstone course provides a structured opportunity for students to process, evaluate, and integrate their ministry internship experiences. Through guided reflection and peer dialogue, students examine the challenges and successes of their fieldwork, articulate key lessons learned, and connect practical experiences with biblical, theological, and leadership foundations. Emphasis is placed on vocational discernment, identifying patterns of personal and spiritual growth, and refining a holistic philosophy of ministry.
SUMMER An integrative ministry experience designed to assist the student to apply biblical and ministry principles in ministry with a seasoned ministry leader. This course is required of all students after their internship experience. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
FALL This course explores the many forms of diversity within the body of Christ, such as cultural, ethnic, gender, generational, and socio-economic differences. Students will examine how to recognize and engage diversity as a ministry leader, fostering unity in Christ within a diverse community. The course will also focus on practical strategies and essential skills for building and leading a healthy, multicultural church.
CHM 415Life with God: Theology and Practice of Formation3
SPRING This course equips students for spiritually rooted and sustainable leadership by fostering the theology, personal formation, and soul care essential for flourishing throughout a lifetime of ministry. Building on foundational practices such as cultivating a deep connection with God, prioritizing personal integrity, preventing burnout, and creating a supportive community, the course also emphasizes the vital skills needed to guide others in their spiritual formation.
SPRING The course examines the character and skills needed for ministry leadership in a variety of global and local settings. Students will explore approaches to leadership, self-leadership, and organizational change theory with a view toward Kingdom impact.
SPRING This course is designed as a vocational course for Christian Ministry majors in their senior year. This course addresses preparedness for ministry issues, including natural talent identification, resume writing, interviewing and ways to search for future ministry positions. The student will develop a personal statement on missional living and vocational preparedness.
SPRING This course is designed to provide a basis for Christian counseling for church leaders as well as others who minister in a non-vocational capacity. Various counseling styles and methods are considered and related to typical situations faced while ministering to others. Specific ministry-related counseling situations are discussed including premarital, crisis, guidance, grief, death and dying. Other emphases are counseling ethics and referral.
