SCHOOL OF MINISTRY TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL OF MINISTRY PROGRAM OVERVIEW The School of Ministry provides students with the biblical and theological values, skills and knowledge necessary for starting a lifetime of personal growth and Christian service. This includes training ministry majors to begin an effective lifelong vocational ministry. The ministry major builds on the foundation of our general education core. The values, skills and knowledge acquired in this core are deepened, enhanced and expanded to meet the needs of successful ministry today. The ministry major is a two-tier design. The first tier provides the common competencies required in any fruitful ministry. The second tier focuses on the abilities unique to particular ministry fields. For those students with specific ministry goals not addressed in the standard ministry majors, the division offers a specialized ministry program that allows students to develop an individualized major with the guidance and approval of an academic advisor. The Biblical Studies concentration provides in-depth study and training in the academic fields of Bible and Theology. The Intercultural Studies (Missions) concentration uses an interdisciplinary approach. That means you will get the best courses from several different departments. You will receive training on cultural sensitivity and understanding, cross-cultural adaptation and language learning, as well as intercultural communication theory and experience. The Pastoral Ministries track is for students seeking full-time Christian service as a pastor or a member of a pastoral staff. The training in pastoral courses focuses on a philosophy of shepherding and care, meeting peoples’ needs by discipling them in the Word, and communicating the truths of Scripture from the pulpit. The Women’s Ministries track is designed for students who will be serving in a paid or volunteer position in local churches, parachurch organizations or community agencies. Courses provide biblically-based leadership training and practical experience in preparing women to be effective as they identify and use their gifts in serving. The Student and Family Ministries track endeavors to present an informed view of the joys, challenges, and responsibilities associated with student and family ministry. Emphasis is placed on understanding American culture, developing the competencies expected of an excellent Minister, studying contemporary models of ministry, as well as investigating a Biblical theology of ministry, and developing one’s own philosophy of ministry. With the merger of Corban University and Northwest Baptist Seminary, students can now take advantage of the new fast track program. This allows Corban ministry students to seamlessly enter our graduate ministry programs and shorten their studies by a full year. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES • • • • • • •
Students will demonstrate an advanced working knowledge of the Bible and the skills for personal in-depth study. Students will be able to articulate a biblically defensible theology that appreciates our Baptist heritage and addresses current issues. Students will exemplify growing Christian character and biblical readiness for productive ministry. Students will manage their personal lives through effective planning, prioritizing and problem-solving. Students will be able to articulate and implement a biblically based and culturally relevant ministry philosophy. Students will practice a preaching and teaching ministry characterized by accuracy and impact. Students will manifest a caring shepherd’s heart that ministers to people with compassion and skill.
FACULTY Tim Anderson Samuel Baker Gary W. Derickson Anne Jeffers
Paul Johnson Allen E. Jones Kent A. Kersey Greg Trull Corban University Catalog - 2012-2014
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