PrerequisitesUNITS

• BIB5013
  History and Literature of Ancient Israel 3
• BIB5003
  History and Literature of the Early Christians 3

For students without prior formal biblical or theological training and must be taken prior to most Bible courses.

Scriptural and Theological DevelopmentUNITS

• BIB5115
  Bible Study Methods and Tools 3

Bible Course (Choose one)

• • BIB5103
    Jesus and the Kingdom Among Us 3
  • BIB5106
    Romans and Right Relationships 3
  • BIB5115
    Bible Study Methods and Tools 3
  • BIB5303
    Matthew 3
  • BIB5333
    Psalms 3
  • BIB6273
    Prophets 3
  • BIB6333
    Johannine Epistles 3
  • BIB6463
    Ephesians 3
  • LAN5230
    Greek: Introduction 3
  • LAN5330
    Greek: Intermediate 3
  • LAN5430
    Hebrew: Introduction 3
  • LAN6253
    Greek Exegesis 3

Theology Course (Choose one)

• • ENG5225
    C.S. Lewis and Literature of Faith3
  • ICS5203
    World Religions 3
  • ICS5503
    Theology of Mission 3
  • ICS5603
    Worldview 3
  • MUS5103
    Theology of Worship 3
  • MUS5113
    History of Worship 3
  • THE5103
    Theology Survey: Christian Beliefs and Practices 3
  • THE5213
    Church History: Past, Present, and Future 3
  • THE5303
    The Holy Spirit 3
  • THE6313
    Christian Ethics and Justice 3
Reasons Institute (may apply two as theology courses)
• • THE5600
    Reasons Institute: Creation v. Evolution 3
  • THE5610
    Reasons Institute: Creation and the Bible 3
  • THE5620
    Reasons Institute: Critical Thinking Skills 3
Block Courses (may apply as either Bible or Theology)

Bible or Theology Elective

• • MINELC
    (5000 or 6000 level) Elective3

Service in ContextUNITS

Servant Leadership Course (Choose One)

• • CHM5203
    Dynamics of Servant Leadership 3
  • CHM5213
    Leadership Styles and Principles 3
  • CHM5803
    Building Effective Teams 3
  • CHM6103
    Vision Casting 3
  • CHM6303
    Transforming Conflict and Crisis in Ministry 3
  • CHM6403
    Leadership and Finances 3
  • MUS6103
    Worship Leadership 3

Contextual Service Course (Choose One)

• • ICS6403
    Cultural Anthropology for Ministry 3
  • EVG5103
    Personal Evangelism 3
  • EVG5113
    Developing a Culture of Evangelism 3
  • ICS5113
    Cross-Cultural Communication 3
  • ICS5203
    World Religions 3
  • ICS5503
    Theology of Mission 3
  • ICS5603
    Worldview 3
  • ICS6303
    Contextualization 3
Reasons Institute (may apply two as contextual courses)
• • THE5600
    Reasons Institute: Creation v. Evolution 3
  • THE5630
    Reasons Institute: World Religions and Science 3
Block Courses (may apply as either Servant Leadership or Contextual Service)

Spiritual FormationUNITS

Choose two courses

• • SPT5103
    Developing the Spiritual Disciplines 3
  • SPT5203
    Balancing Ministry and Personal Life 3
  • SPT5503
    Reading for Spiritual Formation 3
  • SPT5603
    Managing Stress and Avoiding Burnout 3
  • SPT6303
    The Spiritual Journey: The Integrated Approach of Henri Nouwen 3
  • SPT6403
    Handling Personal Temptations 3
  • SPT5800
    Spiritual and Personal Formation Block I3-6
  • SPT6800
    Spiritual and Personal Formation Block II3-6

Skills for Ministry (Choose Concentration)UNITS

Choose three courses from main concentration (One 5000 Level Course, One 5000 or 6000 Level Course, and One 6000 Level Course)

Concentration Choices:

Biblical Language
• • LAN5230
    Greek: Introduction 3
  • LAN5330
    Greek: Intermediate 3
  • LAN5430
    Hebrew: Introduction 3
  • LAN6253
    Greek Exegesis 3
Christian Ministry and Leadership (CHM)
• • CHM5103
    Ministry Practices for the Church 3
  • CHM5203
    Dynamics of Servant Leadership 3
  • CHM5213
    Leadership Styles and Principles 3
  • CHM5603
    Preaching that Connects 3
  • CHM5703
    Effective Small Groups 3
  • CHM5803
    Building Effective Teams 3
  • CHM6203
    Developing a Healthy Church 3
  • CHM6303
    Transforming Conflict and Crisis in Ministry 3
  • CHM6403
    Leadership and Finances 3
Intercultural Studies (ICS)
• • ICS5113
    Cross-Cultural Communication 3
  • ICS5203
    World Religions 3
  • ICS5503
    Theology of Mission 3
  • ICS5603
    Worldview 3
  • ICS6303
    Contextualization 3
  • ICS6403
    Cultural Anthropology for Ministry 3
Pastoral Care (CNS)
• • CHM5103
    Ministry Practices for the Church 3
  • CNS5103
    Introduction to Care Ministries 3
  • CNS5113
    Pastoral Counseling 3
  • CNS5803
    Pastoral Care: Ethics and Boundaries 3
  • CNS5813
    Pastoral Care: Listening and Assessing 3
  • CNS6403
    Family Crisis and Conflict 3
  • CNS6413
    Couples Counseling 3
Spiritual Formation (SPT)
• • SPT5103
    Developing the Spiritual Disciplines 3
  • SPT5203
    Balancing Ministry and Personal Life 3
  • SPT5503
    Reading for Spiritual Formation 3
  • SPT5603
    Managing Stress and Avoiding Burnout 3
  • SPT6303
    The Spiritual Journey: The Integrated Approach of Henri Nouwen 3
  • SPT6403
    Handling Personal Temptations 3
Worship Ministry (MUS)
• • MUS5103
    Theology of Worship 3
  • MUS5113
    History of Worship 3
  • MUS6103
    Worship Leadership 3
  • MUS6113
    Worship and Mission of the Church 3
  • MUS6503
    Worship and the Arts 3
  • MUS6513
    Worship Programming 3

Portfolio CapstoneUNITS

Portfolio Capstone Project