27 courses with the subject CMIN, 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.
the opportunity to plan, execute, and evaluate the weekly Thursday chapel services for the Milligan community. Students are required to attend all Thursday chapels, a weekly planning and evaluation session, and some rehearsals. Students may take the course up to four times. Permission of the instructor required. Offered every term. One semester hour.
students the opportunity to discern the spiritual needs of Milligan undergraduates and design sermon series for chapel that seek to address them. Students will determine the direction for the sermon series as well as the individual sermons, including passages and even small group curriculum. Students are required to attend all Thursday chapels and a weekly class session. Students may take the course up to four times. Permission of the instructor required. Offered spring term each year. One semester hour.
each) (6 hrs)
biblical and theological basis for intercultural studies and service, pointing out the implications of ecumenics, anthropology, and changing world conditions for present practice. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.
CMIN 278 Fundamentals of Teaching (3 hrs) or CMIN 350 Ministry in a Changing Culture (3 hrs)
elements of sermon preparation and delivery. Includes discussions of text selection, exegetical process, sermon construction, and audience analysis. A practicum component involving student preaching and evaluation is an integral part of the course. Suggested prerequisites: COMM 102; BIBL 123 and 124. Offered spring term odd years. Three semester hours.
involved in the teaching/learning process. Students will explore the exegetical process, various teaching methods, learning theories, and principles of curriculum development. A survey of biblical, historical, philosophical, and theological foundations for Christian education is included. Suggested prerequisites: BIBL 123 and 124. Offered spring term even years. Three semester hours. milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu
independent research, and writing in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Topics considered vary from semester to semester. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.
HIST 341 and 342 Church History (6 hrs) Total number of required hours: 21 milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu
fundamental components needed to design and implement a healthy and sustainable student ministry. Students will consider the relational, organizational, and leadership skills needed for effective student ministry as well as the personal and professional life of the student minister. Offered fall term odd years. Three semester hours.
the essential components of a healthy and sustainable worship ministry within a church context. Students will engage with methods of corporate worship while examining both historical traditions and contemporary developments. Special attention will be given to team development, leadership dynamics, and the spiritual formation of worship leaders. Students will also receive a basic introduction to worship technology, including ProPresenter, Planning Center, and sound and light design. Through practical application and critical reflection, students will develop skills to help cultivate biblically grounded and contextually relevant worship services. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.
changing context for effective Christian ministry. This course will invite students to think theologically and practically about leadership in a changing cultural context. Students will acquire the tools necessary to understand the mission of the Church in contemporary culture. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.
students with an opportunity to prepare to lead worship rehearsals and worship services in the context of Milligan’s chapel services. Students learn best practices for leading rehearsals, making rehearsal plans, and developing musical and verbal flow to connect the elements of a worship service in a collaborative setting. Admittance to this class is by invitation from the Assistant Professor of Worship Leadership. Offered fall and spring term each year. One semester hour.
HIST 341 or 342 Church History (3 hrs)
independent research, and writing in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Topics considered vary from semester to semester. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.
the nature of servanthood and the formation of the servant of Christ for the world. Topics include identity of the servant, spiritual formation, the role of community, the servant and culture, preparation for service, and serving across cultural lines. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.
movements and trends within the field of world mission. Topics of discussion include models of ministry, leadership and missions, the undergraduate course descriptions 135 internationalization of mission, and mission to North America. Offered occasionally. Three semester hours.
Total number of required hours: 40 milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu
provides for study of material not included in the regular course offerings. Offered as needed. One to three semester hours.
which provides for individualized study. Offered as needed. One to three semester hours.
Total number of required hours: 49 In addition to courses in the major (and minor, if applicable), students must complete the General Education Requirements for a bachelor of arts degree as described on pages 59-60. children’s ministry 77 To earn a bachelor’s degree, a student must complete 128 semester hours in courses with course numbers at the 100 level or above. The BA degree requires foreign language through the intermediate level. The Bible faculty strongly recommends this language be Greek or Hebrew as an aid in the study of the Bible.
in ministry with a church or parachurch organization with approved mentoring and evaluation. Arrangements are to be made through the Director of the Ministry Leadership Program. Three semester hours. May be taken twice.
Nine hours of approved courses in CMIN, PSYC, POLS and SOCL, as well as approved seminary courses, chosen in close consultation with one’s advisor. If CMIN 491C is taken for 6 hrs, the above nine hours of approved courses are reduced to six. milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu
discussion, independent research, and writing in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.
in which students craft a research proposal, prepare a literature review, and outline the methods by which they plan to conduct research. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour.
in which students complete their research in a manner consistent with practices in their discipline and submit a written draft of their findings to their mentor. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour.
in which students revise their research and present their findings publicly. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour.
Source: Milligan University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
