32 courses with the subject MIN, 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.
MIN 5210Management & Administration of Christian Ministry3
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the personal qualities and professional skills essential for administrative leadership in the local church context. Students investigate pastoral leadership and church management theories as well as the practical dynamics related to the administrative process.
This course is designed to help students become more knowledgeable, effective, and sensitive pastors when ministering to persons in need. Students are equipped to care for God’s people and to provide counsel in a variety of contexts. (Course Fee)
MIN 5218Social & Cultural Foundations for Ministry3
This course will prepare students to analyze the social and cultural factors influencing people’s behavior and development in an era of globalization. Students will be equipped to analyze global contexts for the purpose of connecting with local people and meeting their needs. (Cross-listed as INT 5218 )
A study of the process of teaching and learning as it relates to using the Bible for the purpose of Christian formation and discipleship in a variety of educational contexts.
This course explores the biblical imperatives for church multiplication. It equips the student to investigate, analyze, and understand cultural settings in both contemporary and post-modern America, as well as diverse overseas settings. This understanding is then applied to the construction of appropriate church planting strategies. Emphasis will be placed on devising strategy for church planting movements where churches continually plant churches.
This course examines systemic issues such as poverty, racism, and justice as they apply to Gospel Ministry in urban centers around the globe. Students will learn about relational discipleship and community engagement with the goal of transformative interaction with residents, multi-ethnic ministry and urban apologetics. (Cross-listed as INT 5312 )
This course investigates historical and contemporary trends in Hmong ministry both in the United States and in other contexts. The practical implications of providing leadership, pastoral care, teaching, and discipleship in Hmong ministry contexts is explored in light of these historical and contemporary trends.
This course applies biblical peacemaking principles to church, non-profit, and the marketplace. It provides a balanced, biblical approach to conflict resolution which has been designed to help Christian leaders. Students will earn the Level I Peace Making certification required for C&MA ordination and develop practical skills for effective conflict resolution. Additional advanced training in mediation will be included.
Students will be coached by a qualified mentor and will be engaged in ministry for at least 112.5 hours. Character and Ministry competencies will be established for the resident’s spiritual and career formation. Healthy churches are the principle sites for these residencies by permission only. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Students will be coached by a qualified mentor and will be engaged in ministry for at least 57 hours. Character and Ministry competencies will be established for the resident’s spiritual and career formation. Healthy churches are the principal sites for these residencies by permission only. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Students will be coached by a qualified mentor and will be engaged in ministry for at least 57 hours. Character and Ministry competencies will be established for the resident’s spiritual and career formation. Healthy churches are the principal sites for these residencies by permission only. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Through this course students will develop their skills in interpreting Scripture and in communicating biblical truth one-on-one, in small groups/teams and in large groups. Attention will be given to the historical, grammatical and literary study of biblical passages in their contexts and to the unique communication skills required for connecting one-on-one, with a small group and in large groups.
Through this course students will identify their place on the spiritual journey and develop skills to help people grow spiritually. Attention will be given to the divine dynamic of spiritual formation, to models of spiritual formation, to spiritual disciplines, and to tools for directing others in spiritual formation via one-on-one mentoring, small groups, and/or establishing a spiritual growth program.
Through this course students will develop some of the necessary skills for establishing an outreach-oriented ministry, for transitioning a ministry to be outreach oriented and for perpetuating an outreach oriented ministry. Attention will be given to the biblical basis for personal, local and global outreach, entrepreneurial leadership, transformational leadership and contextualized outreach.
Through this course students will examine the role of the pastor as an agent of change. Emphasis will be upon change and its impact upon the church. Topics will include conflict management/resolution, criticism, etc. In addition, the cultural and religious changes occurring within society and the role of the church in addressing them will be discussed.
This course investigates biblical and organizational principles of ministry in small group contexts, emphasizing ministry within a relational model of the group. Students will develop practical skills in developing and leading small group ministries.
MIN 5538Conquering Racism and Sexism in the American Church3
This course examines the historical and modern versions of personal and systemic racism and sexism against people of color and women in the American Church. Students will learn to appreciate the long tradition of resistance that women and people of color have used to combat these inequalities. Students will use the key lessons learned to write an analysis and plan for their ministries of forgiveness, healing, and reconciliation for people who have been marginalized.
An advanced examination of contemporary philosophical issues in educational ministry with the goal of helping students develop a cohesive statement of one’s philosophy of ministry. Students will synthesize their thinking about what it means to help disciples know, learn, and live out the truth in their context.
Partnering with the Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training (ICPT) on their external site, students who complete the supervised mentoring process successfully will be eligible for a graduate certificate of completion from ICPT for CPE Unit 1. 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. (Course Fee) By permission only.
Partnering with the Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training (ICPT) on their external site, students who complete the supervised mentoring process successfully will be eligible for a graduate certificate of completion from ICPT for CPE Unit 1. 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. (Course Fee) By permission only.
This course is an intensive, supervised investigation of a ministry topic by an individual student. Enrollment and topic selection are by permission of the instructor and department chair.
A study of biblical principles and methods of spiritual growth, character formation, discipleship, and equipping Christian believers for leadership in business and non-profit organizations. The goal of this course is to equip students in spiritual formation practices to prepare others for care-giving and leadership.
This course examines contemporary issues in preaching so that students can use advanced strategies to communicate Gospel-centered messages in contexts that are increasingly pluralistic and postmodern.
This semester-long course is designed to practice pastoral counseling skills. Attention will be given to spiritual care, Holy Spirit dependence, and counseling skills as a reflection of the strategic pastoral counseling model. In addition to academic study, this course requires 55 hours of direct pastoral counseling/care and 15 hours of supervisor feedback at an approved location. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Students complete an initial assessment of their calling and vocational interests and then meet with a mentor to discuss their future plans as they relate to emphasis track selection, the supervised practicum, and vocational aspirations. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Students respond to their experience in this degree program, personal assessments, and mentor input to develop a personal statement of calling and vocational identity. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Students engage in a supervised ministry experience, or they may be approved to work with a mentor to complete a practical ministry project. The primary goal of this semester-long course is to develop a plan for equipping ministry leaders for a specific context. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Students engage in a supervised ministry experience, or they may be approved to work with a mentor to complete a practical ministry project. The primary goal of this semester-long course is to develop a plan for life-long learning. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
