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SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AND MINISTRY

SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY & MINISTRY Welcome to The School of Theology and Ministry, we are committed to Christ and the mission of his Church—God’s chosen means to change the world. It is the Church who engages in the frontlines of ministry, bringing the hope of the Gospel to every corner of the earth. Our mission as a school is to equip those called to the frontlines of ministry engaging in transformational service as pastors, youth pastors, children’s pastors, community

We deeply form our students by helping them grow in prayer, spiritual formation, leadership, community, and worship.

developers, missionaries, teachers, evangelists, and beyond.

And finally, we deploy students into ministry, sending them out to the unique transformational service to which God has called them.

We help students discover the call to vocational ministry, understand how God has uniquely designed them for that calling, and prepare them for a lifetime of ministry.

We develop our students’ skills through innovative practical ministry courses, deep biblical-theological knowledge, and handson ministry experience.

Whatever your call to ministry, our aim is for you to graduate equipped to join in the Holy Spirit’s work of transforming our world.

MISSION STATEMENT The School of Theology and Ministry exists to strengthen the global church by equipping women and men for a lifetime of transformational service.

DIVISION OF PRACTICAL THEOLOGY *Children’s Ministries *Christian Education Christian Ministries (AS & BS) *Community Development *Global Ministries *Pastoral Counseling and Care Pastoral Ministries as a second Major Sports Ministries Worship Arts *Worship Ministries Worship Studies/ Music Ministry Youth Ministries

DIVISION OF PRACTICAL THEOLOGY Children’s Ministries Christian Education Christian Ministries Community Development Global Ministries Pastoral Counseling and Care Sports Ministries Urban Ministries Worship Studies Youth Ministries

MAJORS

SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY & MINISTRY Majors and Minors

DID YOU KNOW? The Noggle Christian Ministry Center was renovated so that some of the classrooms mimic rooms that you may see in a church— our worship lab was strategically designed to look like a sanctuary, while our youth lab is designed to model a youth group space.

DIVISION OF RELIGIOUS & MINISTERIAL STUDIES Bible as a second Major Biblical and Theological Studies Biblical Literature Intercultural Studies Philosophy and Theology

MINORS

DIVISION OF RELIGIOUS & MINISTERIAL STUDIES Bible Biblical History & Geography Biblical Languages Christian Foundations Intercultural Studies Philosophy Theology

GRADUATE PROGRAMS DIVISION OF PRACTICAL THEOLOGY M.A. Spiritual Care Master of Practical Theology DIVISION OF RELIGIOUS & MINISTERIAL STUDIES M.A. Biblical & Theological Studies M.A. Christian Theology

*Students can add a Pastoral Ministries second major that meets ordination requirements for The Wesleyan Church and meets academic requirements or the Kern Ministry Program.

STM undergraduate programs can be completed in as little as

3 YEARS

FOR A FULL LIST OF PROGRAMS, VISIT INDWES.EDU/UNDERGRADUATE/SCHOOL-OF-THEOLOGY-AND-MINISTRY/ACADEMIC-PROGRAMS

H T U YO T RY S I N M I TS N E V E

A campus movement designed to help high school students experience the love of Christ and sense His power at work and begin a transformed life.

A uniquely designed gathering to prepare and encourage middle school students to make an impact for Christ.

Learn More! Learn more about opportunities with Youth Ministries.

indwes.edu/youthministry

A campus movement designed to help high school students experience the love of Christ and sense His power at work and begin a transformed life.

The Youth Ministry Events department gives our students immediate access to ministry. Hosting conferences like Fusion and N2Y allows for volunteer programming experience, while Summer Ministry Teams allows for you to get connected with the camp world that you love.

THE CALLED COLLECTIVE To join the Called Collective and receive weekly content sent to your inbox, scan the QR code or visit

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For more information about Examen and to apply, visit

Examen is a 2-week summer academy for high school juniors and seniors exploring their call to ministry and earn free college credit.

EXAMENIWU.ORG

THE CALL TO MINISTRY CAN BE CONFUSING It can be tough sensing a call to full-time ministry as a high schooler. You may have felt moments of loneliness, uncertainty of what a ministry career can look like, or even how to develop your call to ministry now, right where you are. The Called Collective is an online resourcing community for high schoolers to discover, explore, and develop their call to ministry through blogs, videos, and other services.

EXPLORE YOUR CALLING

GET COLLEGE CREDIT

MAKE DEEP FRIENDS

You’ll have the space to wonder how God has called you to ministry through classes, special events, retreats, and devoted time to just be with God in fresh and unique ways.

You’ll attend a Bible/Theology class while living on Indiana Wesleyan University’s campus to get a taste of what ministry education can be like, while receiving 3 college credits entirely for free!

You’ll participate in all sorts of games, activities, and unforgettable events with 29 of your peers who are wondering the same sorts of questions, forming deep lifelong friendships.

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EVERY MINISTRY STUDENT IS CONCERNED ABOUT THREE THINGS:

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KERN MENTORING PROGRAM

Learn More! Learn more about becoming a ministry student that is deeply formed and better trained, with less debt. indwes.edu/undergraduate/ school-of-theology-and-ministry/kern

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HOW CAN I BE DEVELOPED INTO WHO GOD IS CALLING ME TO BE? HOW CAN I GET A JOB DOING WHAT I’M CALLED TO DO? HOW AM I GOING TO PAY OFF MY STUDENT DEBT?

The Kern Mentoring Program meets these needs by developing ministry students who are deeply formed and better trained, with less debt.

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Complete an undergraduate ministry degree of your choice in 3 years and a Master of Practical Theology—a Masters of Divinity equivalent—in 2 years, giving you an advanced ministerial education in significantly less time.

STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY Engage in weekly group mentoring with your graduation cohort for spiritual formation and leadership teachings.

FOSTER PERSONAL GROWTH Receive intentional guidance through one-on-one mentoring with a faculty member, upperclassman Kern student, or a local pastor.

DEVELOP DEEPER SPIRITUAL FORMATION Dive deeper into your calling and ministry through spiritual formation and community development at annual cohort retreats.

CONNECT PROFESSIONALLY Develop bonds throughout your cohort experience that become key pastoral connections and a strong professional network to support your ministry upon graduation.

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE Gain ministry experience through local church practicums, campus ministries, summer internships, and a 1-year residency during the 5th year of the program.

Learn More! Discover where our alumni are serving. indwes.edu/undergraduate/school-oftheology-and-ministry/our-alumni

KATY MAE SUNDEAN Elementary Children’s Director Plum Creek Church

ZACH MCCONNELL ’12 Youth Pastor Linwood Wesleyan Church

GABRIELLE ENGLE Chief Operating Officer Mosaic CCDA

DAVE RIDDELL Director of Advancement and Communications Colgate Rochester Divinity School

BENTON HARBOR, MI

SIOUX FALLS, SD

ROCHESTER, NY

CASTLE ROCK, CO

ANDREA ARRINGTON Lead Pastor Thornridge Community Church

LEVITTOWN, PA

JEREMY BUNDREN Pastor Oak Grove Baptist Church

DARBY GEORGE Director of Children’s Curriculum Willow Creek Community Church

POCAHONTAS, AR KAYLEIGH MARIE Resident Director Point Loma Nazarene University

SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL

SAN DIEGO, CA

WHERE WE’RE SERVING

ELIZABETH SCULL Middle School Pastor College Wesleyan Church

MARION, IN

ELLIE BARTLETT Children & Adult Minister Life Church

LYNN HOWARD Children’s Minister Grace United Methodist Church

EL PASO, TX

BIRMINGHAM, AL

DR. REBECCA SHAFFER Associate Professor Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center

CINCINNATI, OH

OUR FACULTY Dear Students, As Faculty of The School of Theology and Ministry, we believe God has kingdom work for you to do during your time at IWU and we want to equip you for your current and future ministry goals. The IWU, School of Theology and Ministry’s main goal is to help each IWU Student lean into their relationships with God, to love the local church, and be equipped to serve God’s Kingdom purposes. As we instruct and empower you for ministry through the gaining of knowledge, honing of skills and development of pastoral sensitivities; our desire is for every student to move into a deeper walk with Christ and a greater love for people. During your time here, you are building a network of friends and colleagues who will be your community of support and resources as you enter life ministry and life beyond college. If you feel called to serve in God’s ministry, Indiana Wesleyan’s, School of Theology and Ministry is a great place to be trained and equipped for service inside or outside of the church. We are people deeply committed to our own walks with God and our students. We look forward to meeting you, to educate and guide you during this season of your life. In His Name, STM Faculty

First Name Last Name

Amanda Drury

Brian Bernius

Charlie Alcock

Jonathan Morgan

Keith Springer

Associate Professor Specialization: Youth Ministry

Professor; Chair of Division and Ministerial Studies Specialization: Bible

Associate Professor, Director of Youth Ministry Events Specialization: Youth Ministry

Associate Professor Specialization: Early Church History and Theology

Professor of Christian Education Specialization: Christian Education, Children’s Ministry

David Smith

Edward Shigley

Miranda Cruz

Norman Wilson

Sarah Farmer

Associate Professor of Religion; School of Theology and Ministry Specialization: New Testament

Associate Professor; Director of Kern Ministries Program Specialization: Leadership and Pastoral Development

Associate Professor Specialization: Women in Ministry, Faith and Politics

Professor Specialization: Multicultural Ministry

Associate Professor Specialization: Community Development and Contexts of Marginalization

Elaine Bernius

Emily Vermilya

Jim ‘Umf’ Lo

Scott Burson

Stacy Shaw

Stephen Horst

Professor Specialization: Bible

Assistant Professor of Christian Worship Specialization: Women’s Swimming, Head coach

Professor; Practical Theology Campus Intercessor Specialization: Missions, Spiritual Warfare, Evangelism and Discipleship

Associate Professor; CoCoordinator of Sport Ministries Program Specialization: Christian Apologetics, Balancing Compassion and Conviction

Visiting Assistant Professor Specialization: Youth Ministry and Spiritual Formation

Professor Specialization: Philosophy

Dean of School of Theology and Ministry

Lakeya Stewart Assistant Professor Specialization: Pastoral Counseling, Missions, Intercultural Studies, Race Relations, Christian Education

STUDY ABROAD SUMMER IN THE HOLY LAND Explore key sites throughout the lands of Israel, Palestine, and Jordan. This course takes a three-pronged contextual learning approach. Students will study the biblical context of Scripture, the religious context of the Holy Land, and the modern political conflict between Israel and Palestine. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage with the Arab Christian church. Key sites include Petra, Amman, the Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Qumran and the Dead Sea. Earn between 9-12 credits | Offered every other summer

PHILOSOPHY OF C.S. LEWIS IN ENGLAND A study in philosophy and theology of Christian apologist C.S. Lewis. This course will exam Lewis’ view on topics such as salvation, holiness, the nature of God, sovereignty and free will, revelation, miracles, and afterlife. Special attention will be devoted to the relationship between Lewis’ theological beliefs and his articulation of the Christian faith. The class will visit London and Oxford, Holy Trinity Church (Lewis’ gravesite), Magdalen College, the Kilns, Buckingham Palace and more.

DID YOU KNOW? We also give students an opportunity to serve locally through churches, ministry and community. Internships are part of the student experience and all students to focus and tailor their education towards their passions.

Learn More! For trip details, view a map of the locations and get information on course details, scan the QR code or visit the website below. indwes.edu/igo

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