36 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.
CM 122 Principles of Evangelism 3 hours BIB 329 Acts (3) CM 123 Christian Spiritual Formation & Discipleship 3 hours CT 321 Cultural Expressions & Christianity (3) CM 232 Hermeneutics for Teaching & Preaching 3 hours CT 345 History & Traditions of Christianity (3) CM 300 Youth Ministry 3 hours CM 300/400 level electives
CM 420 Missions: Foundations and Applications 3 hours CM 321 Cross-Cultural & Multi-Cultural Ministry (3) CT 320 Christianity & World Religions 3 hours COMM 331 Intercultural Communication (3) * Prerequisite: BIB 222 and 224 Requirements for a Minor in Pastoral Ministry Eighteen hours are required for a minor in Pastoral Ministry: CM 232 Hermeneutics for Teaching & Preaching 3 hours CM 438 Expository Preaching 3 hours CM 430 Church Administration & Leadership 3 hours CM 439 Contemporary Biblical Preaching 3 hours CM 432 Shepherding Care for Ministry 3 hours CM 300/400 Selected Topics 3 hours Requirements for a Minor in Philosophy & Christian Thought Eighteen hours are required for a minor in Philosophy & Christian Thought:
Introduces the student to the principle themes of Christian spiritual formation and discipleship and facilitates the developing of a personal and corporate philosophy of spiritual formation and discipleship.
Second semester 2 hours This course serves an introduction to the history, equipment and techniques used to facilitate and enhance worship through technological tools. Special attention will be given to live sound, lighting and image display. Offered on demand. Cross-listed as WA 221.
Either semester 3 hours This course surveys the basic principles for the skills and techniques of proper biblical interpretation. Focus will be given to the practical application of this interpretation to the various literar genres of Old Testament and New Testament literature. Major resources available as aids to biblical interpretation as well as current issues in biblical hermeneutics will be examined. Primary attention of this course is practical in nature in that the goal of the course will be the development of sound hermeneutical skills for the purpose of Bible teaching and preaching preparation. Offered alternate years.
Either semester 3 hours This course is a continuation of CM 122. Students will develop a personal plan for evangelism and follow through on that plan during the course of the semester. Prerequisite: CM 122.
Every semester 1 hour This course will focus on organizing and leading worship in chapels at Bryan. Particular emphasis will be given to the hands-on details needed to support a worship environment of excellence and personal reflection and growth from leadership experiences. May be repeated for a total of eight credits. Cross-listed as WA 240.
First semester 3 hours This course will cover worship expressions from various periods of Christian history and will consider a variety of modern art forms that contribute to worship practices today. Special attention will be given to observing the progression of Christian worship and how it influences our preferences and practices in the present day. Offered on demand. Cross-listed as WA 241.
Second semester 2 hours This course will be a study of the craft of writing and arranging songs with attention given to lyrical content and poetic style, the music employed to support the lyric, and the difference between songs written for congregational worship and those written for performance. Offered on demand. Cross-listed as WA 242. Course Descriptions – Undergraduate ― 2026-2027
Either semester 1-6 hours This course is an internship in a church or parachurch ministry in a supervised ministry experience. This course is repeatable for up to a maximum of 6 earned credit hours, with no more than 3 credits being earned in the same setting and role. Offered on demand.
First semester 3 hours Designed to provide an introduction to the basic principles of ministry to adolescents and their families. Attention is given to the role of the youth ministry professional in planning and implementing a youth ministry program. Also emphasis is given to the development of the youth minister as a ministry professional. Offered alternate years.
Either semester 3 hours This course is meant to explore a host of issues critical to the y healthy function of the church in the contemporary world. Special attention will be given to theological, philosophical, sociological, and ideological shifts which are of significance. Offered on demand.
CM 396 Organizational Leadership 3 hours CM 436 Creative Bible Teaching (3) CM 423 Theology of Worship 3 hours CM 438 Expository Preaching (3) CM 471 Field Education I 2 hours CM 439 Contemporary Biblical Preaching (3)
Either semester 3 hours This course will examine the tools for developing and executing a comprehensive Youth Discipleship Program in a local church. Emphasis will be given to the biblical and theological foundations for Youth Discipleship.
Second semester 3 hours A study of the world of the adolescent. Particular emphasis is placed upon student skill development in the area of youth culture research in areas such as music, media, family, fashion, substance abuse, relationships, violence, suicide, and technology. Offered alternate years.
Either semester 3 hours An introduction to the field of Children’s Ministry. Emphasis will be given to the biblical basis for Children’s Ministry as well as 144
Either semester 3 hours This course will provide an overview of the structure and foundation of Family Ministry in the local church. Emphasis will be given to the biblical foundation for ministry to the family.
Either semester 3 hours This course will provide an overview of the structure and foundation of Adult Ministry in the local church. Emphasis will be given to the biblical foundation for ministry to adults.
Second semester 3 hours This course will examine the relationship between music and culture, including exposure to the field of ethnomusicology. A variety of musical genres will be explored with an understanding of the role music plays in cultures, both globally and in American subcultures. Special attention will be given to developing a mindset of contextualization for ministry. Offered alternate years. Cross- listed as WA 342.
First semester 3 hours Assists students in developing their personal leadership ability. Students develop mission statements, principles, goals, time-management techniques, and financial stewardship principles. Special emphasis is given in assisting students in discovering their individual operating style.
THEO 337-338 Christian Theology I & II 6 hours CM 273 Ministry Internship Other major area internship * Bi-Vocational Ministry majors must select PSY 330 in the core curriculum. Programmatic Goals – Christian Ministry 1. Students will identify foundational principles and practices associated with biblical, contemporary Christian ministry. 2. Students will demonstrate a practical expression of what it means for a servant of Christ to be involved in contemporary ministry. 3. Students will model how to successfully implement biblical, contemporary Christian ministry principles and practices in a ministry context. Requirements for a Major in Christian Ministry Major: Christian Ministry Degree: B.S. Minimum Semester Hours Required: 120 Fifty-seven hours are required for a major in Christian Ministry*:
Second semester 3 hours Designed to prepare students to critically evaluate Christian educational curriculum in light of sound Christian doctrine, educational theory, and educational practice. Additionally, this course is designed to train students to craft educationally sound curriculum from a biblical worldview perspective. Offered on demand.
Second semester 3 hours This course explores the biblical and theological foundations for missions as well as an historical purview of the development of missions from the early church to the contemporary church. A major component of this course includes a class-wide cross-cultural field experience. Participation in the course is by application. Additional course fee applies. Course Descriptions – Undergraduate ― 2026-2027
First semester 3 hours This course provides a survey of biblical teachings and principles related to worship including an exploration of OT and NT paradigms, metaphors and commands related to worship. Attention will be given to implications of biblical theology of worship on worship practice. Current issues in worship practice will also be explored. Pre or co-requisite: BIB 222 or 224. Offered alternate years. Cross-listed as WA 423.
Either semester 3 hours This course is designed to enable students to examine a theological foundation for both personal and organizational leadership. Emphasis will be placed upon the development of a thorough theological system of leadership that can be used within the context of the local church and parachurch ministry.
First semester 3 hours Applies the principles of Christian leadership to the organization and administration of the local church. Particular attention is given to church polity, legal issues, and financial administration. Offered on demand.
Second semester 3 hours This course is designed to enable students to develop the competency needed for the shepherding role that is a necessary and vital part of vocational ministry. Significant principles of shepherding will be examined, along with significant practical ministries related to shepherding. Offered alternate years.
First semester 3 hours A biblical and theological treatment of the foundations of teaching the Bible creatively. An examination of current teaching methodology will be explored. Students will put the biblical and theological principles of creative teaching in action by engaging in a teaching practicum. Offered alternate years.
Either semester 3 hours This course is designed to enable students to learn the role of the preacher and the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the homiletical process. The specific nature of the course will be examination of the Expository or Declarative style of preaching. Emphasis will be placed upon preaching within the context of the local church and other public arenas. Offered on demand.
Either semester 3 hours This course is designed to enable students to learn the role of the preacher and the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the homiletical process. The specific nature of the course will be examination of several different contemporary expository preaching styles. Emphasis will be placed upon preaching within the context of the local church and other public arenas. 145
Second semester 3 hours This course focuses on organizing and leading a church worship ministry. Course topics will include an overview of the models of worship ministry and strategies for partnering with church leaders and leading volunteers to maximize the quality and depth of worship. In addition, this course will provide tools for finding and developing resources for musicians or other artists in the church. Offered on demand. Cross-listed as WA 444.
First semester 2 hours This course will examine issues such as purity in ministry, family in ministry, the practical outworking of a philosophy of ministry, and other relevant issues in Christian Ministry. Emphasis will be given to the understanding of how day-to-day ministry works in the local church or parachurch ministry. An internship in a local church or parachurch organization that serves as the practical outworking of the course will be started, which will continue into the next semester. Open only to senior Christian Ministry majors except by permission of the Chair of the Department.
Second semester 2 hours This course will be a continuation of CM 471, with a continuation of study of topics relevant to Christian Ministry yet more time given to the internship experience and an exit examination of Christian Ministry issues addressed in the CM courses of the degree program.
Either semester 1-2 hours This course is an internship in a church or parachurch ministry, which serves as a practical, supervised ministry experience that functions as a culmination of previous learning experiences in Christian Ministry. To be taken concurrently or subsequent to CM 471-472.
Source: Bryan College-Dayton's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
