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Seminar Descriptions
The Reflective Practice of Ministry
Dr. Mark Searby and Dr. John Harris
This course involves the practice of personal exploration while discovering how personality affects leadership behaviors, the process of balancing rhetoric and servanthood, and the measurement of a minister's performance. Six credits
Biblical Theology for Christian Ministry
Dr. Kenneth Mathews and Dr. Frank Thielman
A study in and application of the principles of relating the Christian scripture to the current church and society. The course includes updating the minister in current biblical resources for interpretation and practica in the interpretation of selected passages from the Old and New Testament. Six credits
Historical Theology for Christian Ministry
Dr. Timothy George or Dr. Doug Webster
A refresher course in Christian theology. An effort is made to relate Christian theology to selected aspects of Christian ministry. Students in this seminar are encouraged to bridge the gap between academic theology and Christian ministry. Theological books, journals and other resources play a key role in this seminar. Six credits
Servant Leadership
Involves the practice of personal exploration while discovering how personality affects leadership behaviors, the process of balancing rhetoric and servanthood, and the measurement of a minister’s performance. Six credits
Methods and Models of Biblical Preaching
Dr. Robert Smith
Designed to concentrate and examine major homiletical methods and models, including the deductive or propositional method and the inductive or narrative/sermonic plot method. Six credits
Strategic Leadership
Focuses on the leadership responsibility of the pastor in guiding a continuous process of strategic change, giving particular attention to the contribution of the pulpit ministry in enabling the church to fulfill its mission. Six credits
Field Supervision I, II, III
These semesters of ministry take place under the supervision of a trained ministry mentor, who assists the student in reflection upon ministry assignments arising from the on-campus seminars. One credit each
Elective Seminars
Advanced courses in focused areas of ministry practice, such as evangelism, pastoral care, leadership, preaching, or spiritual formation. Six credits
Research in Ministry
This independent study is directed by the student’s faculty advisor, in the hopes that the development of the project proposal will be strengthened. The faculty advisor will aid the student in developing a research plan, and will receive from the student an accounting of his or her findings at the conclusion of the term. The study should be initiated nine months prior to the student’s scheduled time for attending the Project Proposal Writing seminar. Six credits
Praxis Proposal Seminar
A seminar designed to provide guidance for students as they write proposals for their ministry projects. Three credits
Ministry Research Praxis
The implementation of a major ministry research praxis in the student’s place of ministry with a formal written dissertation that describes and evaluates the praxis, followed by an oral examination on the praxis and dissertation. Students are given three semesters to complete the praxis and dissertation. A continuation fee is charged for the fourth and subsequent semester. Six credits
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