5 courses with the subject CHM, 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.
CHM 225INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN MINISTRY3
An introduction to opportunities for Christian ministry and service vocations as an ordained deacon or as a Christian lay person. Includes study of the meaning of ministry for both the ordained and the laity and opportunities and requirements for positions in church-related fields. Also includes a look at the church in the twenty- first century and its role in society. Guest speakers share their experience in ministry. (Fall, alternate years)
This course builds on Christian Ministry I, preparing students for the tasks and practice of (lay) ministry, with attention given to worship, proclamation of the word, educational ministries, nurture and outreach programming, etc. Leadership in the church is a primary focus, with specific attention paid to the various roles and functions of the ministry, though the course might, on occasion, focus also on faith formation and approach leadership more theoretically. Prerequisite: CHM 225 (Spring, alternate years)
This course examines the topic of spiritual formation from a Christian perspective, building on the premise that knowledge of time-tested spiritual formation practices best grounds appropriate communal and individual practice in the present. The classic Christian spiritual disciplines serve as the core element in this course, so emphasis is given to the historical development of these disciplines, as well as significant characters and trends in Christian history. Several books are required, serving initially as the basic reading for the course, and later as the foundation of the library that students will use in their vocational practice. This course features intensive journaling.
This course examines the topic of Christian spirituality from a psychological standpoint, building around the assumption that “if we know who we are and how we are ‘wired,’ we will also have a better idea of which spiritual practices best match our personality.” Evaluative tools, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, are used, as well as inventories focusing on spiritual gifts, spiritual streams, and spiritual types. Several books are required, serving initially as the basic reading for the course, and later as the foundation of the library that students will use in their vocational practice. Extensive journaling culminates in the composition of a spiritual autobiography at the end of the course. CHM 325, CHM 327 CHRISTIAN MINISTRY PRACTICUM I, II (3, 3) On-site work in and study of a local congregation or church institution, jointly supervised by university and congregational or institutional personnel. Each course requires 15 12-hour weeks or 4-1/2 40-hour weeks at the church or institution. (Alternate years) 2024-2025 Academic Catalog 191 NDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
