— The School of Church Ministries —
Church Ministries
• • • • •Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate a growing, Christlike character and a sense of God’s calling to ministry.
- Students will be able to understand the Christian worldview and have a global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission.
- Students will be able to demonstrate significant knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
- Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
- Students will be able to display a biblical vision for ministry and lead with humble authority.
- Students will be able to preach/ teach Scripture clearly and passionately so as to engage the mind and move the heart.
- Students will be able to demonstrate competent leadership in local church leadership.
| Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| 20400 | Elementary Hebrew | (3) |
| 22400 | Elementary Greek | (3) |
| 31980 | Written Communication (if required)? | (2) |
| 42490 | Cooperative Program | 0 |
| Scripture and Interpretation (21 hours) | ||
| 20200 | Introduction to the Old Testament I | 3 |
| 20220 | Introduction to the Old Testament II | 3 |
| 20440 | Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis | 3 |
| 22100 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| 22200 | Introduction to the New Testament I | 3 |
| 22220 | Introduction to the New Testament II | 3 |
| 22440 | Greek Syntax and Exegesis | 3 |
| Theology and Tradition (15 hours) | ||
| 25100 | Introduction to Church History I | 3 |
| 25120 | Introduction to Church History II | 3 |
| 27060 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| 27070 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| 27080 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
| Ministry and Proclamation (14 hours) | ||
| 30000 | Christian Preaching 1 | 3 |
| 32100 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| 32960 | Introduction to Missiology | 3 |
| 35040 | Leadership and Family Ministry | 3 |
| 40150 | Personal Spiritual Disciplines | 2 |
| Worldview and Culture (6 hours) | ||
| 28500 | Introduction to Christian Philosophy | 3 |
| 29250 | Survey of Christian Ethics | 3 |
| Church Ministries Core (12 hours) | ||
| 40600 | Foundations of Worship | 3 |
| 45150 | Biblical Worldview and Educational Practice | 3 |
| 45250 | Family Ministry Through the Lifespan | 3 |
| 45400 | The Ministry of Teaching | 3 |
| Free Electives (18 hours) | ||
| Leadership Field Education (2 hours) | ||
| 45190 | Leadership Field Education: Survey | ½ |
| 45191 | Leadership Field Education: Small Groups | ½ |
| 45192 | Leadership Field Education: Outreach | ½ |
| 45193 | Leadership Field Education: Leadership | ½ |
| M.Div. Core | 56 | |
| Church Ministries Core | 12 | |
| Free Electives | 18 | |
| Field Education | 2 | |
| Total (88) | ||
| Elementary Hebrew (if required) | ||
| Elementary Greek (if required) | ||
| Written Communication (if required) | ||
| 1 Christian Preaching (30000) is reserved for men. Women will substitute The Ministry of Teaching Practicum (45450). |
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