32 courses with the subject CM, 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.
A study of the nature and needs of youth in early, middle and later adolescence. Methods of teaching, counseling, and program building for age levels are studied.
This course will examine the dynamic prayer life of Jesus and students will receive biblical and practical training that will equip them to build personal, Christ-honoring prayer lives. Students will also explore the biblical perspectives on healthy prayer in family life whether married, single, widowed, or divorced. Finally, they will investigate the dynamics of church vitality, and apply field-tested principles and tools to build a praying church into a fruitful ministry.
This course will prepare students to understand the impacts of globalization on present day ministry in the United States. Students will study the global influences of theology and leaders from Africa, Latin America and Asia. Students will analyze the influences of pluralism and secularism which are inherent in a culturally and religiously diverse society. (Cross-listed as ICS 2584 )
This class will investigate the dramatic structure of biblical narratives, hypothesizing how these might be communicated in many different social contexts. Students will apply well-crafted storytelling methods to prepare impactful content for various media venues.
Relational model theory will be discussed with practical ministry applications. This course aims to develop leadership skills and communication ability to guide spiritual growth small groups, both in virtual and in live settings. Students will participate in a small group as part of this course.
Students will engage in the practical application of an approved undergraduate course with the oversight of a qualified mentor for 1 to 3 credit hours of work. Preparation time, active ministry and debriefing will all be considered valid investments. By permission only. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
This course introduces students to knowledge, tools, and process designed to bring transformation and renewal to organizations experiencing plateau or decline. This is a practitioner’s class and students will learn how to evaluate their organization while also developing core leadership disciplines that will allow them to lead organizations into a new season of thriving.
Students will rethink, reset and reengage to increase their missional influence as they holistically follow Christ and His mission. Preparation time, awareness assessments, one-on-one counsel by a qualified mentor, participating in community-building cohorts and debriefing will all be considered valid investments in the mentoring process. By permission only.
This course provides a balanced, biblical approach to conflict resolution which has been designed to help Christian leaders apply biblical peacemaking principles to church, non-profit, and the marketplace. Students will develop practical skills for effective conflict resolution and earn the Level I Peace Making certification required for C&MA ordination.
This course focuses on spiritual formation as it relates to personal and corporate identification with Christ. In addition to addressing Biblical principles and spiritual disciplines that govern the character and conduct of Christians, this course provides an introduction to modern classics in spiritual formation.
This course builds a theoretical framework which suggests that leading others in the process of spiritual formation and leadership development requires a disciple-centered orientation as opposed to a leader-centered approach. The implications of this approach will be considered with reference to a variety of ministries including preaching, teaching, counseling, worship, outreach, etc.
This course will prepare students to analyze the local and missional elements of their ministry surroundings. Students will be equipped to prioritize and engage in contextual ministry regardless of the location in which they find themselves. Special attention will be given to unreached peoples in multicultural and multigenerational environments around the block and around the world. (Cross-listed as ICS 3524 )
The nature of ministry is studied from both the biblical and historical perspectives as a basis for understanding biblical standards and models for ministry, historical influences on ministry, the role of the leader in present day ministry, and for developing a personal philosophy of ministry. (Cross-listed as BIB 3535 )
Students will study the eternal destiny of believers and non-believers, a theology of biblical evangelism and missions, and principles for effective evangelism and missions culminating in the development of a biblical philosophy of evangelism and missions that will provide a framework for a lifestyle of participating in, and leading others toward, completing the Great Commission domestically and internationally.
This course explores biblical principles for church multiplication and equips students to develop contextually appropriate strategies for church planting. Church planting strategies relevant to both the North American and overseas contexts will be explored with an emphasis on strategies which highlight church multiplication.
This ministry course explores an historical and modern overview of racism and sexism in the American Church. Students will develop a deeper understanding of how racism and sexism limit Christian communities and the long tradition of resistance that women and people of color have designed to combat these inequalities. Students will leave with both an understanding of key terms and be able to apply these concepts to provide an avenue for forgiveness, reconciliation, and inclusion.
This course a balanced, biblical approach to theology and practices of confronting evil powers in ministry domestically and globally. Special topics such as spiritual warfare prayer, faith and spiritual authority, Christian identity, demonic opposition and the role of spiritual warfare in making disciples will be examined in this course.
Students will replicate their training in others to rethink, reset and reengage in God’s mission in the world. Preparation time, awareness assessments, one-on-one counsel by a qualified mentor, leading community-building cohorts and debriefing will all be considered valid investments in the mentoring process. By permission only. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only.
This course provides an overview of the history, growth, and current trends in Hmong ministry both in the United States and in other contexts. Special attention is given to the practical implications of providing leadership, pastoral care, teaching, and discipleship in Hmong ministry contexts.
This course examines Christian perspectives on relief and development and the unique ways that Christian organizations are impacting societies around the globe. This is an interdisciplinary course examining theological perspectives on natural disasters, poverty, and justice as well as the sociological and cultural factors influencing sustainability and community transformation. (Cross-listed as DEM 4514 and SOC 4514 )
This course is designed to equip students with the basic skills necessary for the effective management and administration of ministry in the community of faith. It provides introductory instruction on mission statements, legal and regulatory matters, financial management, personnel recruitment, supervision and ethics.
This course will explore the essential skills necessary for the communication of the Gospel and biblical truth through a variety of available mediums. Basic principles of exegesis and hermeneutics, strategies for effective communication, preaching, and current mediums for communication will be studied. Students will also be equipped to formulate an effective communication philosophy and strategy for ministry.
This course is a study of worship focusing on biblical examples from the Old and New Testaments. Students develop theological and philosophical frameworks as a foundation for the training of worship leaders. Emphasis is placed on the development of creativity and balance in the corporate worship experience.
The psychological, physical, social and spiritual principles of human learning and development will be studied as they relate to discipleship at various life stages. These principles will form a basis for evaluating discipleship strategies and constructing a philosophy of educational ministry.
1 to 3 Credits This course is an intensive, supervised investigation of a topic in Christian Ministries by an individual student. Enrollment and topic selection are by permission of the instructor and department chair.
This is the capstone course for the Christian Ministry program. In this course, students will synthesize their understanding of the skills, disciplines, and principles that are foundational to their development as individuals and leaders in the community of faith. They will also complete self-assessments and develop a personal leadership development and care plan in order to further equip them for sustainable ministry upon graduation.
This course will prepare the student for the rapidly changing urban context, learning how to engage in relational discipleship, community engagement with the goal of transformative interaction with residents, multi-ethnic ministry, and urban apologetics that address systemic issues such as poverty, racism, and justice.
This course provides a biblical and psychological basis for counseling by ministers and other church leaders. Various counseling and care methods are considered and related to typical situations faced in ministry. Counseling ethics, referral, and integration of counseling with other forms of pastoral staff care are emphasized. Course Fee.
1 to 3 Credits A Christian Ministry course that addresses an area of ministry specialization on an elective basis.
Students will become familiar with a variety of reflection tools through readings, research and other articles, case studies, and activities in which they reflect upon and apply the information learned. Students who complete the supervised mentoring process successfully will be eligible for an undergraduate certificate of completion from ICPT for CPE Unit 1 by partnering with the Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training (ICPT) on their external site. (Course Fee) By permission only.
Students will become familiar with a variety of reflection tools through readings, research and other articles, case studies, and activities in which they reflect upon and apply the information learned. Students who complete the supervised mentoring process successfully will be eligible for an undergraduate certificate of completion from ICPT for CPE Unit 1 by partnering with the Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training (ICPT) on their external site. (Course Fee) By permission only.
Students enter into a mentoring relationship with a qualified mentor and arrange to participate into 3-5 hours of ministry per week over the course of a semester. Current ministry locations may be used for the student’s internship site. Those students with at least three years of ministry experience are allowed to collaborate with a mentor in completing a ministry project. Students with less than three years ministry experience may also choose to complete a ministry project during the internship. Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading only.
Source: Crown College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
