Curriculum

Leadership in the Christian Church (36 hours)

Foundation Requirements (18 hours)
CM 500 Old Testament 3
CM 505 Christianity in its First Century 3
CM 510 Biblical Interpretation 3
CM 516 History of Christian Thought I 3
CM 521 History of Christian Thought II 3
CM 526 Spiritual Formation 3
 
Concentration Requirements (9 hours)
CML 601 Leading the Christian Church 3
CML 612 Strategies for Evangelism and Discipleship 3
CML 615 Communicating the Christian Message 3
 
Elective Requirement (9 hours)
CM 535 World Religions 3
CM 601 Christian Perspectives on Contemporary Ethical Issues 3
CM 610 Families in the 21st Century 3
CM 622 Counseling in the Church 3
CM 631 Current Theological Controversies 3
CM 642 New Models of Christian Education 3
CM 664 Worshipping in Spirit and Truth 3
CMC 541 Biblical and Psychological Foundation of Relationships 3
CMC 543 Theology of Humanity 3
CMF 643 Ministries for the Youth Culture 3
CMS 601  Theological & Biblical Basis of Sports & Competition 3
CMS 610 Models of Sports Ministry - Ancient World 3
CMS 621 Administration of Sports Ministry 3
CMS 632 Discipling Athletes and Coaches 3
CMS 641 Specialized Sports Ministries & Organizations 3
EDUC 664 Multimedia Presentations 3
Research Option (3 Hours): CM 690 Practice of Informed Ministry may be substituted for any course in the Leadership Concentration Requirements.
 
Master of Arts in Christian Ministries (36 hours)
Recognizing that some students may have specialized ministry interests in pursuing the Master of Arts in Christian Ministries, students may, in consultation with the Director of the Graduate Program in Christian Ministries, identify courses which best meet their developmental needs. Students must complete a minimum of 36 graduate semester hours, including Foundation Requirements (18 hours) with a minimum grade point average of 3.00. The official Program of Study will define the additional specific degree requirements to be met. Students may choose to complete 9-12 semester hours within a related area to constitute a concentration.

Foundation Requirements (18 hours)
CM 500 Old Testament 3
CM 505 Christianity in its First Century 3
CM 510 Biblical Interpretation 3
CM 516 History of Christian Thought I 3
CM 521 History of Christian Thought II 3
CM 526 Spiritual Formation 3
 
Additional Christian Ministry courses 6-9
Concentration Requirements 9-12
 
Certificate in Christian Leadership in Sports Ministry (18 hours)
The certificate program is available to individuals already actively engaged in Christian ministry and seeking to enhance their leadership and sports ministry skills. The individual seeking entrance to the certificate program should demonstrate biblical and theological competency and mature ministry experience. A cumulative g.p.a. of 3.00 is required for the certificate.

Required Courses (9 hours)
CML 601 Leading a Christian Ministry 3
CML 612 Strategies for Evangelism and Discipleship 3
CML 615 Communicating the Christian Message 3
 
Choose 9 hours from the following:
CMS 601 Theological and Biblical Basis of Sports and Competition 3
CMS 610 Model of Sports Ministry - Ancient World 3
CMS 621 Administration of Sports Ministry 3
CMS 632 Discipling Athletes and Coaches 3
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