162 Graduate course descriptions
CM Campus Ministry Option for campus ministry in the Master of Divinity program. People who are creating cutting-edge campus ministries consistently report that, to be effective, they have needed both the formational training offered in the Master of Divinity program and specialized training aimed particularly at the campus ministry context. As a result, the School of Practical Theology offers a concentration of campus ministry courses and experiences (e.g., supervised internships, teleconferencing, seminars, peer- and professorled mentoring programs) within the Master of Divinity coursework is designed to form the campus minister to be theologically and biblically grounded, holy in heart and life, developmentally aware, contextually sensitive, morally and intellectually acute, and spiritually winsome. The following courses allow the student whose calling is to a ministry among youth and adults the opportunity to design in consultation with his or her faculty advisor an educational pathway specific to a vision for campus ministry. The first Master of Divinity core electives for Servant Ministry are met by courses in the ranges CM510-549. The second Master of Divinity core electives for Servant Ministry are met by courses in the ranges CM610-649. CM510 Foundations of Campus Ministry (3) Equips the student with foundational preparation for a biblical, Wesleyan theological approach to ministry in a university setting. Campus ministry is designed with an understanding of: critical issues in emerging adulthood; incarnational, missional ministry; leading, mentoring and nurturing students for discipleship; contextualizing ministry; and tending the spiritual formation of the campus minister. CM550 Tutorial in Campus Ministry (1-3) For students with specialized interests/needs in selected areas of introductory studies in campus ministry. Consult syllabus for prerequisites and course requirements. See academic policy. May be repeated. CM551 Research and Experience in Campus Spiritual Direction (3) This readings-and-research study is designed to be executed while the student serves as a campus ministry intern. Exploration of current research-based findings about intellectual, moral, and spiritual development potentials for the college years establishes a basis for the campus ministry intern to complete observation and pilot exploration of urgent issues in enhancing campus ministry. Available on contract demand. Prerequisite: CM510.
2011-2012 Academic catalog
CM552 Research and Experience in Campus Discipleship and Mentoring (3) Campus-based interns, in consultation with the professor, establish a basic understanding and develop a proposal for a semester-long experience in discipling and mentoring. The proposal is then implemented in the campus internship, augmented by mentoring from the Asbury Seminary faculty. Prerequisites: CM510 and CM551. CM599 Independent Study in Campus Ministry (1-3) Guided, independent, introductory research in campus ministry. See academic policy and procedures. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated. CM601 Campus Ministry Seminar (1-3) Seminar available only in concentrated format. The seminar integrates ministry experience with biblical, theological, and philosophical principles. Evangelism, discipleship, counseling, and programming ministry for college/university students are explored in light of campus culture and trends. Credit only. CM650 Tutorial in Campus Ministry (1-3) For students with specialized interests/needs in selected areas of intermediate studies in campus ministry. Consult syllabus for prerequisites and course requirements. See academic policy. May be repeated. CM699 Independent Study in Campus Ministry (1-3) Guided, independent, intermediate research in campus ministry. See academic policy and procedure. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated. CM750 Tutorial in Campus Ministry (1-3) For students with specialized interests/needs in selected areas of advanced studies in campus ministry. Consult syllabus for prerequisites and course requirements. See academic policy. May be repeated. CM799 Independent Study in Campus Ministry (1-3) Guided, independent, advanced research in campus ministry. See academic policy and procedures. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated.