Ministry Elective 4 DO 3113 Theology, Technology and Digital Culture (1 hr) Any BE, IS, MN, MU, or PC course not already required in the degree
MN 4993 Ministry Internship* OR MN 4991 Field Experience
2
*Internship is limited to 8 hours. Additional internship hours come from ministry electives and Practical Issues in Leadership Ministry.
Professional Education (Taken in the core)
6
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY MAJOR – 31 HOURS Rather than offering field specific preparation, this program takes a broader approach to ministry preparation. Vocationally, a graduate in this program may serve in various ministries within a church or parachurch organization. Christian Ministry would be an attractive option to a student who desires the flexibility of getting some training in multiple fields of ministry. A larger number of ministry elective hours are offered in this program for students to pursue different areas of interest. Students completing the BA in Christian Ministry will be able to: 1.
Articulate a philosophy of Christian service consistent with a biblical theology.
2.
Demonstrate the ability to engage the culture in which Christian service takes place.
3.
Execute the principles of biblical discipleship within their Christian service context.
4.
Communicate biblical truth.
5.
Work collaboratively with a team.
6.
Develop and implement specific initiatives for ministry.
7.
Provide basic pastoral care for the hurting.
MN 2612 Foundations for Biblical Communication OR MN 3142 Strategies for Teaching 3 Foundations in Ministry Elective 3 (choose one) BE 2115 Foundations for Organizational Leadership (3 hrs) IS 2310 Foundations for Biblical Justice (3 hrs) MN 2112 Foundations for Christian Formation & Spirituality (3 hrs) MN 2310 Foundations for Children’s Ministry (3 hrs) MN 2410 Foundations for Student Ministry (3 hrs) MN 3121 Strategies for Biblical Communication (3 hrs)
DEGREE PROGRAMS
MN 3138 Practical Issues in Leadership Ministry 3 Counseling Elective 2 Any PC 3000-level course or above Ministry Electives 9 DO 3113 Theology, Technology, and Digital Culture (1 hr) Any BE, IS, MN, MU, or PC course not already required in the degree General Electives 3 Any course not already required in the degree MN 4993 Ministry Internship* OR MN 4991 Field Experience 2
*Internship is limited to 8 hours. Additional internship hours come from General Electives and Ministry electives.
Professional Education (Taken in the core)
6
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