Expository Preaching
Expository preaching presents a method of Biblical preaching which encourages writing series of sermons from both the Old Testament and New Testament, study plans for developing these series, and development of a yearlong sermon plan. (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110, COM 101 and CMP 240.) (Offered Every Fall)
Theology and Wellness or Providence and Suffering
Choose between BTH 421 Theology and Wellnes or BTH 412 Providence and Suffering
Small Group Ministry
A course examining the needs of women through the family life cycle and in contemporary society. Emphasis will also be on the use of small groups to facilitate effective ministry to women and others within the local church. (Prerequisite: CMY 201.) (Offered On Demand)
Advanced Pastoral Care
An advanced seminar focusing on the philosophy and practice of pastoral care, giving special attention to ministry in traumatic and crisis situations (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110, CMM 102, CMM 201, or Instructor Permission). (Offered Fall Even Semesters)
Major World Religions
A descriptive analysis of the primary features of the major world religions. Special emphasis will be given to their comparison and encounter with Christianity and their significance for Christianity. (Offered Every Fall)
Campus Ministry
This course introduces the principles and methods of contemporary campus ministry. Students will research current university campus culture, study foundational principles of campus ministry and emerging adulthood, and outline various practices for engaging the university campus and the local church (Prerequisite: CMM 102) (Offered On Demand)
Discipleship
A study in the scriptural mandates of becoming a disciple of Jesus with emphasis on personal disciplines and discipling others (Prerequisite: CMM 201 or Instructor permission.) (Offered Spring Even Semesters)
Advanced Preaching
An advanced course which builds on basic skills in preaching and explores a variety of sermonic approaches, including inductive and narrative. (Prerequisites: COM 101, CMP 240.) (Offered Spring Odd Semesters)
Introduction to Youth Ministry
This course introduces the principles and methods of contemporary youth work. Students will research current youth culture, study foundational principles of youth ministry and outline various practices for reaching teenagers in the local church. (Prerequisite: CMM 102.) (Offered Every Fall)
Non-Profit Financial Management
An overview of financial tools and rules that will enable church and other not-for-profit leaders to be more effective administrators and decision makers. Topics to be covered include but are not limited to financial statement interpretation, budgeting, charitable giving rules and ministerial compensation issues. (Offered On Demand)