practicum is to allow the student a more active leadership role in a local church. Prerequisite: CM 201.
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY CM201, CM201W, or CM201IS Learning and Observation (1) Involvement on a weekly basis in a local church. Exposure to church work and an expert’s input will require observation, participation, and evaluation. (Fall and Spring)
CM301IS Junior Practicum (1) A practicum designed to allow students to explore involvement in intercultural ministry and to allow a more active leadership role in ministry. Prerequisite: CM 201.
CM301W
CM202 Introduction to Youth Ministry (2) An overview of the multiple facets of local and worldwide youth ministry, with the objective to enable students to assess their role within youth ministry, and prepare for practicum experience. (Fall)
CM212 Intro to Women’s Ministry (2) This foundational class provides an overview of women’s ministries in the local church with outreach to the community. This introductory course will give women an opportunity to explore the full spectrum of women’s ministries. (Fall)
CM222 Women in Ministry (2) This course builds the structure for a women’s ministry program through research and discussion of various philosophies of ministry. Each student will have the opportunity to form a personal philosophy of ministry. Prerequisite: BI202, CM212 (Spring)
CM232 Camp Counseling (2) Designed with an emphasis toward youth camps, this course examines the values, goals and objectives of the camping experience; provides guidelines for effectively dealing with and understanding camper needs and problems as well as staff responsibilities. Includes a week of practical experience in a counseling situation. (Spring)
CM242 Women of Faith (2) An overview of the spiritual development, character and influence of women through the Bible, church history, and today. (Fall) (Alt)
CM301 Junior Practicum (1) This practicum is designed to allow students to begin to explore involvement in church ministry, whether pastoral, youth, or children’s ministries. The objective of this
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A practicum designed to allow students to explore involvement in women’s ministry and to allow a more active leadership role in a local church. Prerequisite: CM 201.
CM301YW Junior Practicum (1) A practicum designed to allow students to explore involvement in youth ministry and to allow a more active leadership role in ministry. Prerequisite: CM 201.
CM303 Philosophy of Youth Work (3) The philosophical development of youth work in the local church or community is the focus of this course. Students are expected to be active in youth work while enrolled. Prerequisite: PS303, CM202 (Spring)
CM312,322 Women’s Message Preparation I,II (2,2) A study of message ideas, structure, and preparation for specific audiences. Students will be able to formulate ideas and outlines, arrange supporting material, and deliver messages for a variety of audiences and occasions. (Fall, Spring)
CM333 Program Planning—Methods and Materials (3) This course focuses on developing individual lesson plans and complete teaching units. The student will develop and evaluate curriculum and design a model teaching calendar for both middle and high school ministries, which include vision, staffing, and determining needs.
CM342 Women’s Ministry Methodology (2) Building on a personal philosophy of ministry, students develop program and curriculum methodologies. It provides a framework to enable the student to utilize them in a variety of church and para-church organizations. Prerequisites CM 212 and CM 222. (Fall)