Ministry Core: Your core classes will deepen your understanding of what ministry would look like in a real-world context.
Examples of ministry core classes:
Spiritual Formation: As a foundational and practical approach to the spiritual disciplines of the Christian life, this course uses biblical and historical materials to help students grow in their spiritual formation. Topics include: Bible study, prayer, journaling, worship, and others.
Church in Society: A study of the social issues facing the church and society today. This course explores the ways in which urbanization, pluralism, gender issues, multi-ethnic, and multi-racial themes help to influence the social teachings of the church in postmodern society.
Teaching for Character Formation: An exploration of the formation of Christian character with implications for the practice of teaching and learning in the local church, parachurch, and other ministry settings. Students will be challenged to enhance their own personal teaching skills through observation, discussion, and practice.
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