14 courses with the subject CMC, 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.
CMC 5010The Person of the Minister - Considering the personal
integrity of the minister as paramount for effective ministry, this course encourages students to reflect on who they are as persons, to examine unresolved issues in their lives, to reflect on the shaping influences of their families of origin, and to trace their spiritual journeys. These personal reflections are considered in the context of the ethics of ministry. Three semester hours.
[4-day residency] emmanuel christian seminary | graduate certificates 243 Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Ministry The Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Ministries is a 15-hour curriculum that provides foundational competencies and professional development for Christian ministry with a focus on ministry in the Appalachian region. The curriculum spans the seminary’s core learning areas and includes courses in pastoral, biblical, theological, and historical study, with a core course studying Ministry in Appalachia. Certificate courses are approved by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and can be applied to degree programs at Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan (MACM, MTS, MDiv), or at other ATS accredited theological schools. Graduate certificate courses are primarily offered online and designed for students continuing in full-time ministry or other employment. Hybrid classes and/or residential courses of equivalent subject areas may also be included in the certificate program where applicable. The Certificate may be completed over 12 months or spread out over several years. Graduate certificate students are eligible for select institutional scholarships (Stone Campbell and Church Match), but not federal funding. Students who have begun the Certificate program and desire to matriculate into a degree program are normally required to complete 15 credit hours, submit a short application, and have an approval from the Admissions committee. Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Ministry Required Courses: Bible (3 hrs) NTS 5107 New Testament Writings OR
CMC 6010Ministry to the Aging and Their Families - A study of the
needs and characteristics of the elderly and their families. Emphasis is given to practical approaches to ministering to the aging, to calling them to ministry, and to attending to the changing dynamics within their family. Cultural and social issues related to older persons are examined through the lenses of theological perspectives on aging. Three semester hours.
CMC 6020Human Sexuality - Theological perspectives on human
sexuality are presented. These theological underpinnings guide the considerations given to both the vast amount of research on human sexuality and the popular discourse of a sexually saturated society. Students are challenged to explore personal attitudes toward sexuality, to consider the minister’s role in fulfilling pastoral responsibilities regarding sexual issues, and to evaluate ways of appropriately addressing these issues with members of the congregation. Three semester hours.
CMC 6510Christian Ministry in Historical Perspective
Investigations of the theology, patterns, and practices of Christian ministry, especially pastoral care, as they developed in different historical and ecumenical contexts, with a view to enriching theological reflection on ministry in the contemporary Church worldwide. Cross-listed as CH 6510. Three semester hours.
CMC 7060Advanced Approaches to Pastoral Care and Counseling
A study of advanced skills in care and counseling with attention to practice and skill building. Prerequisite: CMC 7050 (Basic Approaches to Pastoral Care and Counseling). Three semester hours.
CMC 7070Suffering and Christian Care and Counseling (3 hrs)
**For information about CMC courses, please see the Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan section of the catalog Required Clinical Experience (General) (9 hours):
CMC 8000Pastoral Care - This advanced course in pastoral ministry is
designed to aid the class members in evaluating their effectiveness in pastoral situations and in increasing their appreciation for and effectiveness in these ministry opportunities. Readings in current literature, case studies, verbatims brought in by students for class discussion, and other methods will be used as learning tools. Three semester hours.
CMC 8100Clinical Pastoral Education I - Students may arrange to take
a certified unit of CPE, wherever it is convenient, for credit toward the DMin degree at Emmanuel. Note: Requires special application and registration procedure. Three semester hours. CMC 8200. Clinical Pastoral Education II - See CMC 8100. CHRISTIAN MISSION & EVANGELISM
