110 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 7000Learning Skills for Ministry4
Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None This course offers an introduction and orientation to advanced professional ministry studies. It is designed to assist students in clarifying their career objectives by focusing on vocation/calling, personal gifting, strengths and limitations. It will also orient students by offering an overview of the program from beginning to end, examining in turn the kinds of disciplines they will encounter. Finally, the course will also explore the various academic skills required to successfully complete the program and serve in ministry effectively, including reading, research and writing, critical thinking skills, computer skills, constructive conversation, personal organization and time management, and planning a course of studies. 4 credit hours
This course is an introduction to the methods and principles of biblical interpretation and personal Bible study. It includes a survey of the various kinds of biblical literature and offer guidance on how to dig further into the original setting and meaning of Scripture. The course will also examine the major approaches to biblical interpretation in the history of Christianity. Finally, the course addresses the role of proper biblical interpretation in spiritual life and ministry. Credits 4
This course offers students an introduction to the study of theology, including theological methodology and the main topics of systematic theology. It presents brief surveys of the nature and character of the Triune God, revelation and the Bible, theological anthropology, Christology and salvation, the Holy Spirit, the Church, and eschatology. Particular attention will be given in each case to the significance of Christian doctrine in ministry. Credits 4
This course surveys the major world religions and several newer religions found in North America. By better understanding their beliefs and practices the course aims to equip students to minister more effectively in religiously diverse settings. Note: this course does not include apologetic strategies for evangelism/proselytism. It will encourage students to carefully consider how best to present their own convictions through constructive engagement with persons of other religious traditions or of no religious affiliation. Credits 4
Prerequisite(s): MIN7000 Corequisite(s): None This course presents an overview of the biblical principles of the Christian life and a survey of key historical figures and developments in the Catholic and Protestant Western tradition. It will address the issue of pastoral identity as participation in the ongoing ministry of Christ on behalf of the world, and explore the primary spiritual disciplines of prayer, study, worship, solitude, fellowship, and service from the perspective of leadership in pastoral ministry.
Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None Participants in this course will survey the biblical and theological foundations of community and discipleship, and the process of spiritual transformation. Specific attention will be given to strategies for gathering and leading small groups, and to effective practices in making disciples. Students will develop personal strategies for small groups and discipleship in their own ministries.
Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None This course provides an introduction and orientation to ministry leadership in the local church setting. Building from foundational biblical and theological perspectives on pastoral ministry, it will examine various pastoral roles and tasks, including preaching/teaching, worship/liturgy, pastoral care, fellowship, evangelism and new member assimilation. Special attention will be given to developing a pastoral awareness of the cultural context of the local church. 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None This course provides an overview and orientation to pastoral ministry in institutional settings, including hospitals, care facilities, correctional facilities, first responders (fire/police/FEMA), residential recovery programs, recreation and retirement developments. It will equip participants to recognize and understand the unique opportunities in chaplaincy, and to formulate personal ministry strategies suited to their calling and vocation. While the primary focus of attention will be given to the theology of chaplaincy ministry from a Christian perspective, chaplaincy ministries in other faith traditions will also be addressed. 4 credit hours 499 | P a g e
This course includes studies that provide a broad understanding of the nature and needs of individuals at all levels of development: normal and abnormal behavior; personality theory; lifespan theory; and learning theory within cultural contexts. Appropriate strategies for facilitating development over the lifespan are also integrated into the course. Credits 4.0
This course includes studies that provide a broad understanding of the nature and needs of individuals at all levels of development: normal and abnormal behavior; personality theory; lifespan theory; and learning theory within cultural contexts. Appropriate strategies for facilitating development over the lifespan are also integrated into the course. Credits 4.0
Prerequisite(s): MIN7000 Corequisite(s): None This course provides students with an opportunity to develop their own theology of ministry and begin laying the academic foundations for their dissertation or ministry project. Biblical and theological resources for a theology of ministry will be examined, and students will explore different models of integrating theology and ministry. Considerable attention will also be given to the process of research in ministry and writing.
Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None The course provides a foundation for ministry with the dying and the grieving with a survey of biblical and theological resources as well as insights from the social sciences on grief and loss. Particular attention will be given to the Christian tradition of the ars moriendi (art of dying). The course will also assist the student in developing skills for ministry with the dying and their families and friends.
Students in this course will develop skills in preparing and delivering sermons. Particular attention will be given to different types of sermons as well as understanding the setting and audience for their teaching and preaching. Each student will prepare and deliver at least one sermon and will receive feedback from the instructor and his or her peers. Credits 4
This course introduces students to the initial stages of developing the Doctor of Ministry Final Project by guiding them through the process of clarifying and communicating their project text and topic. Students begin engaging the scholarly conversation relevant to their ministry context through a preliminary literature review and the development of a research bibliography that supports the proposed project. Emphasis is placed on cultivating the academic writing and formatting skills necessary for doctoral-level work, including adherence to appropriate scholarly standards. Throughout the course, students take the first formal steps toward constructing an approvable Final Project Proposal by refining their research focus, identifying relevant sources, and articulating the project’s purpose and significance within the field of ministry practice. Credits 4
Education, Level 1A This course parallels Clinical Pastoral Education, Level 1 (Unit 1). Participants will gain skills in but not limite to the following areas: 1) pastoral functioning, 2) self- awareness of attitudes, values, assumptions, strengths and weaknesses, 3) interpersonal awareness through giving and receiving peer critique, 4) integration of theological and theoretical concepts into practice of ministry, 5) the practice of clinical learning. The course includes at least 120 hours of supervised ministry participation/observation. Credits 4.0
Education, Level 1A This course parallels Clinical Pastoral Education, Level 1 (Unit 1). Participants will gain skills in but not limite to the following areas: 1) pastoral functioning, 2) self- awareness of attitudes, values, assumptions, strengths and weaknesses, 3) interpersonal awareness through giving and receiving peer critique, 4) integration of theological and theoretical concepts into practice of ministry, 5) the practice of clinical learning. The course includes at least 120 hours of supervised ministry participation/observation. Credits 4.0
Prerequisite(s): Approval of Program Director or Chair, Admission to an Accredited ACPE Program Corequisite(s): None This course parallels Clinical Pastoral Education, Level 2 (Units 3). Participants will further develop skills in but not limited to the following areas: 1) pastoral functioning, 2) self-awareness of attitudes, values, assumptions, strengths and weaknesses, 3) interpersonal awareness through giving and receiving peer critique, 4) integration of theological and 501 | P a g e
Education, Level 2A This course parallels Clinical Pastoral Education, Level 2 (Units 3). Participants will further develop skills in but not limited to the following areas: 1) pastoral functioning, 2) self-awareness of attitudes, values, assumptions, strengths and weaknesses, 3) interpersonal awareness through giving and receiving peer critique, 4) integration of theological and theoretical concepts into practice of ministry, 5) the practice of clinical learning. The course includes at least 120 hours of supervised ministry participation/ observation. Credits 4
Education, Level 2B This course is built on Clinical Pastoral Education, Level 2 (Units 3 and 4). Participants will further develop skills in but not limited to the following areas: 1) pastoral functioning, 2) self-awareness of attitudes, values, assumptions, strengths and weaknesses, 3) interpersonal awareness through giving and receiving peer critique, 4) integration of theological and theoretical concepts into practice of ministry, 5) the practice of clinical learning. The course requires a minimum of 120 hours of supervised ministry observation / participation. Credits 4
Quarter MIN8100 Dissertation I Extension A 0 Credits MIN8200 Dissertation I Extension B 0 4 MIN8300 Dissertation I Extension C 0 4 MIN8010 Dissertation II 4
Quarter MIN8100 Dissertation I Extension A 0 Credits MIN8200 Dissertation I Extension B 0 4 MIN8300 Dissertation I Extension C 0 4 MIN8010 Dissertation II 4
This is the first of two credit-bearing courses leading to the completion of the Doctor of Ministry program for students who wish to complete a project iIn lieu of a dissertation. The ministry project is an in-depth analysis of the student's ministry setting and a detailed recommendation for a ministry program or initiative that addresses a specific need or opportunity. The project also includes a survey of relevant literature and research and a suitable theological and theoretical foundation or rationale. Students may register for Ministry Project I if they have less than 12 credits of coursework remaining. This course may be repeated once after all extension options have been exhausted. This course is pass/fail/limited progress. Credits 4
Subject
MIN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated once after all extension options have been exhausted.
This course is the second of two credit-bearing courses leading to completion of the Doctor of Ministry program for students who wish to write a research dissertation. Students will prepare and submit the final sections of their dissertation for approval. This course may be repeated once after all extension options have been exhausted. This course is pass/fail/limited progress. Credits 4
Subject
MIN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated once after all extension options have been exhausted.
This course is the second of two credit-bearing courses leading to the completion of the Doctor of Ministry program for students who wish to complete a project in lieu of a dissertation. The ministry project is an in- depth analysis of the student's ministry setting and a detailed recommendation for a ministry program or initiative that addresses a specific need or opportunity. The project also includes a survey of relevant literature and research and a suitable theological and theoretical foundation or rationale. This course may be repeated once after all extension options have been exhausted. This course is pass/fail/limited progress. Credits 4
Subject
MIN
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated once after all extension options have been exhausted.
4.0 MIN8200 Dissertation I Extension B 0 ings 4.0 MIN8300 Dissertation I Extension C 0 4.0 MIN8010 Dissertation II 4.0 4.0 MIN8110 Dissertation II Extension A 0 4.0 MIN8210 Dissertation II Extension B 0 4.0 MIN8310 Dissertation II Extension C 0 4.0 Ministry Project (8 credits) 8
Prerequisite(s): MIN7500 Corequisite(s): None In lieu of a dissertation students may elect to write a ministry project. The ministry project is an in-depth analysis of the student's ministry setting and a detailed recommendation for a ministry program or initiative that addresses a specific need or opportunity. The project also includes a survey of relevant literature and research and a suitable theological and theoretical foundation or rationale. Students are able to register only if they have more than 12 units or less of other coursework remaining. May be continued two or more times. This course is pass/fail. 0 credit hours
Pastoral Education I Extension A Students may elect to complete Supervisory Clinical Pastoral Education as part of their Final Project. Admission to Supervisory CPE requires completion of any prerequisites for Pre-Supervisory levels at an approved CPE program (note: these are external programs to South University). Only students admitted to Supervisory CPE and have approval from the Department Chair may register for MIN8102. The Chair will review Supervisory CPE programs and affiliations as part of the approval process. The course requires a minimum of 120 hours of supervised ministry observation/participation. This course is Pass/Fail. Credits 0
Pastoral Education I Extension A Students may elect to complete Supervisory Clinical Pastoral Education as part of their Final Project. Admission to Supervisory CPE requires completion of any prerequisites for Pre-Supervisory levels at an approved CPE program (note: these are external programs to South University). Only students admitted to Supervisory CPE and have approval from the Department Chair may register for MIN8102. The Chair will review Supervisory CPE programs and affiliations as part of the approval process. The course requires a minimum of 120 hours of supervised ministry observation/participation. This course is Pass/Fail. Credits 0
Prerequisite(s): MIN8001 Corequisite(s): None In lieu of a dissertation students may elect to write a ministry project. The ministry project is an in-depth analysis of the student's ministry setting and a detailed recommendation for a ministry program or initiative that addresses a specific need or opportunity. The project also includes a survey of relevant literature and research and a suitable theological and theoretical foundation or rationale. Students are able to register only if they have more than 12 units or less of other coursework remaining. May be continued two or more times. This course is pass/fail.0 credit hours
Pastoral Education II Extension A Students may elect to complete Supervisory Clinical Pastoral Education as part of their Final Project. Admission to Supervisory CPE requires completion of any prerequisites for Pre-Supervisory levels at an approved CPE program (note: these are external programs to South University). Only students admitted to Supervisory CPE and have approval from the Department Chair may register for MIN8112. The Chair will review Supervisory CPE programs and affiliations as part of the approval process. The course requires a minimum of 120 hours of supervised ministry observation/participation. This course is Pass/Fail. Credits 0
Pastoral Education II Extension A Students may elect to complete Supervisory Clinical Pastoral Education as part of their Final Project. Admission to Supervisory CPE requires completion of any prerequisites for Pre-Supervisory levels at an approved CPE program (note: these are external programs to South University). Only students admitted to Supervisory CPE and have approval from the Department Chair may register for MIN8112. The Chair will review Supervisory CPE programs and affiliations as part of the approval process. The course requires a minimum of 120 hours of supervised ministry observation/participation. This course is Pass/Fail. Credits 0
Prerequisite(s): MIN7500 Corequisite(s): None Students may elect to write a research dissertation. Students are able to register only if they have more than 12 units or less of other coursework remaining. May be repeated two or more times. This course is pass/fail. 0 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): MIN7500 Corequisite(s): None In lieu of a dissertation students may elect to write a ministry project. The ministry project is an in-depth analysis of the student's ministry setting and a detailed recommendation for a ministry program or initiative that addresses a specific need or opportunity. The project also includes a survey of relevant literature and research and a suitable theological and theoretical foundation or rationale. Students are able to register only if they have more than 12 units or less of other coursework remaining. May be continued two or more times. This course is pass/fail.0 credit hours
Pastoral Education I Extension B Students may elect to complete Supervisory Clinical Pastoral Education as part of their Final Project. Admission to Supervisory CPE requires completion of any prerequisites for Pre-Supervisory levels at an approved CPE program (note: these are external programs to South University). Only students admitted to Supervisory CPE and have approval from the Department Chair may register for MIN8202. The Chair will review Supervisory CPE programs and affiliations as part of the approval process. The course requires a minimum of 120 hours of supervised ministry observation/participation. This course is Pass/Fail. Credits 0
Pastoral Education I Extension B Students may elect to complete Supervisory Clinical Pastoral Education as part of their Final Project. Admission to Supervisory CPE requires completion of any prerequisites for Pre-Supervisory levels at an approved CPE program (note: these are external programs to South University). Only students admitted to Supervisory CPE and have approval from the Department Chair may register for MIN8202. The Chair will review Supervisory CPE programs and affiliations as part of the approval process. The course requires a minimum of 120 hours of supervised ministry observation/participation. This course is Pass/Fail. Credits 0
Prerequisite(s): MIN8100 Corequisite(s): None Students may elect to write a research dissertation. Students are able to register only if they have more than 12 units or less of other coursework remaining. May be repeated two or more times. This course is pass/fail. 0 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): MIN8001 Corequisite(s): None In lieu of a dissertation students may elect to write a ministry project. The ministry project is an in-depth analysis of the student's ministry setting and a detailed recommendation for a ministry program or initiative that addresses a specific need or opportunity. The project also includes a survey of relevant literature and research and a suitable theological and theoretical foundation or rationale. Students are able to register only if they have more than 12 units or less of other coursework remaining. May be continued two or more times. This course is pass/fail.0 credit hours
Pastoral Education II Extension B Students may elect to complete Supervisory Clinical Pastoral Education as part of their Final Project. Admission to Supervisory CPE requires completion of any prerequisites for Pre-Supervisory levels at an approved CPE program (note: these are external programs to South University). Only students admitted to Supervisory CPE and have approval from the Department Chair may register for MIN8212. The Chair will review Supervisory CPE programs and affiliations as part of the approval process. The course requires a minimum of 120 hours of supervised ministry observation/participation. This course is Pass/Fail. Credits 0
Pastoral Education II Extension B Students may elect to complete Supervisory Clinical Pastoral Education as part of their Final Project. Admission to Supervisory CPE requires completion of any prerequisites for Pre-Supervisory levels at an approved CPE program (note: these are external programs to South University). Only students admitted to Supervisory CPE and have approval from the Department Chair may register for MIN8212. The Chair will review Supervisory CPE programs and affiliations as part of the approval process. The course requires a minimum of 120 hours of supervised ministry observation/participation. This course is Pass/Fail. Credits 0
Prerequisite(s): MIN7500 Corequisite(s): None Students may elect to write a research dissertation. Students are able to register only if they have more than 12 units or less of other coursework remaining. May be repeated two or more times. This course is pass/fail. 0 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): MIN7500 Corequisite(s): None In lieu of a dissertation students may elect to write a ministry project. The ministry project is an in-depth analysis of the student's ministry setting and a detailed recommendation for a ministry program or initiative that addresses a specific need or opportunity. The project also includes a survey of relevant literature and research and a suitable theological and theoretical foundation or rationale. Students are able to register only if they have more than 12 units or less of other coursework remaining. May be continued two or more times. This course is pass/fail. 0 credit hours
Pastoral Education I Extension C Students may elect to complete Supervisory Clinical Pastoral Education as part of their Final Project. e Admission to Supervisory CPE requires completion of any prerequisites for Pre-Supervisory levels at an approved CPE program (note: these are external programs to South University). Only students admitted to Supervisory CPE and have approval from the Department Chair may register for MIN8302. The Chair will review Supervisory CPE programs and affiliations as part of the approval process. The course requires a minimum of 120 hours of supervised ministry observation/participation. This course is Pass/Fail. Credits 0
Pastoral Education I Extension C Students may elect to complete Supervisory Clinical Pastoral Education as part of their Final Project. e Admission to Supervisory CPE requires completion of any prerequisites for Pre-Supervisory levels at an approved CPE program (note: these are external programs to South University). Only students admitted to Supervisory CPE and have approval from the Department Chair may register for MIN8302. The Chair will review Supervisory CPE programs and affiliations as part of the approval process. The course requires a minimum of 120 hours of supervised ministry observation/participation. This course is Pass/Fail. Credits 0
Doctor of Ministry Advanced Track: 96 Credits Advanced standing credit is determined based on student's previous college work providing 56 credit hours of transfer credit. South University 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Doctor of Ministry Advanced Track: 96 Credits Advanced standing credit is determined based on student's previous college work providing 56 credit hours of transfer credit. South University 2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Pastoral Education II Extension C Students may elect to complete Supervisory Clinical Pastoral Education as part of their Final Project. Admission to Supervisory CPE requires completion of any prerequisites for Pre-Supervisory levels at an approved CPE program (note: these are external programs to South University). Only students admitted to Supervisory CPE and have approval from the Department Chair may register for MIN8312. The Chair will review Supervisory CPE programs and affiliations as part of the approval process. The course requires a minimum of 120 hours of supervised ministry observation/participation. This course is Pass/Fail. Credits 0
Pastoral Education II Extension C Students may elect to complete Supervisory Clinical Pastoral Education as part of their Final Project. Admission to Supervisory CPE requires completion of any prerequisites for Pre-Supervisory levels at an approved CPE program (note: these are external programs to South University). Only students admitted to Supervisory CPE and have approval from the Department Chair may register for MIN8312. The Chair will review Supervisory CPE programs and affiliations as part of the approval process. The course requires a minimum of 120 hours of supervised ministry observation/participation. This course is Pass/Fail. Credits 0
