Course Listings
Theological Studies and Christian Ministries
Minor in Theological Studies and Christian Ministries
18 credit hours
Student learning outcomes
Graduates with a minor in Theological Studies and Christian Ministries will:
- Articulate a biblical, historical and theological foundation for ministry.
- Exercise competent leadership through designing, implementing and assessing ministry experiences.
- Assess growth toward spiritual and personal maturity.
- Clarify and develop a ministerial identity.
Planning and advising notes
A campus Ministry Leader program and a summer Ministry Inquiry internship program, both coordinated by the campus ministry office, provide excellent opportunities for students to test ministry as a vocation.
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