9 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 303Discipleship and Small Groups3
This course is a study of New Testament discipleship principles and their application, with a special emphasis upon building discipling relationships and small group ministry. Groups are the building blocks of organizations and Christian ministries. Nearly everyone participates in both formal and informal groups. Leaders must understand group process because it directly affects creativity, problem solving, decision making and productivity. This course focuses primarily on the function of small groups in a church setting, with an understanding that many of the principles also apply to business and other areas of life that are comprised of groups of people.
Program Total: 122 semester credit hours The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Ministry Leadership is composed of the following: General Education Requirements 44 semester credit hours Major 57 semester credit hours Selected optional Minor or electives 21 semester credit hours Total Required for Graduation 122 Total semester credit hours
CM 510Personal Discipleship and Disciple Making Practicum3
A survey of basic principles of discipleship, methods of discipleship, and the relationship between disciple- making and the local church. Special attention will be given to how one develops personal spiritual habits that prepare one to multiply disciples.
CM 520EQC – Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation Practicum3
This course prepares students to rightly understand the Bible in order to faithfully and compellingly teach/preach the Bible. Brief attention will be given to major historical trends in biblical exegesis, but the emphasis will be contemporary models, templates, and tools that aid the teacher/preacher in interpreting the text to teach/preach the text.
CM 530EQC - Bible Exposition II: Communication and Delivery Practicum3
This course prepares students exposit the text. It will teach the historical principles of rhetoric and communication. Special attention will be given to models, templates, and tools that aid the expositor in communicating the text. Brief attention will be given to major historical trends in homiletics and preaching.
CM 592Ministry Concentrations Practicums (2 Course Electives)6
Administration & Education (choose 2 of 3) EQC – Administration and Education in the Local Church Brian Coates, PhD Students will be equipped with an introductory understanding and approach to administration and education in the local church. Emphasis will be given to how these disciplines affect the various aspects, ministries, and purposes of a local church. EQC -Christian Leadership Brian Coates, PhD This study of leadership will cover biblical principles and examples of leadership and leadership models. Both servant and shepherd leadership will be emphasized, all anchored in a robust Christian worldview. Leadership both inside and outside of the local church congregation will be considered. EQC – Pastoral Ministry and Leadership Roger Severino, D.Min 105
CM 599Capstone Project/Comprehensive Demonstration3
Program Total: 42 semester credit hours BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MINISTRY LEADERSHIP Overview: The Ministry Leadership major is intended to provide students with skills and a background in leadership and how they should be applied in a ministry or other Christian activities. Ministry is defined broadly to refer to any situation in which Christians are worshipping, evangelizing, serving, or studying aspects of the Christian faith. Ministry Leadership will be presented in the broad context of human knowledge and experience. As a result, both secular and Christian sources will be studied along with case studies and examples of leadership historically and currently in our society. As in all majors at Williamson College, students study Biblical Worldview, examining the role of general and special revelation, and looking at God at work in the modern world. A Christian worldview provides a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges in Ministry Leadership areas. The final course in the sequence, Dave Dillon M.Div.
CM 610EQC – Mentored Internship (related to Ministry Concentration Practicums)3
This course is designed to afford the student real-life experience in a local ministry endeavor. An approved supervisor will guide the student in their field experience.
