Studies in Ministry

Explores the duties of the pastor, the nature of church administration, roles of leadership within the organizational pattern of the church, voluntary associations, community relations, and community image.

This is an introductory course in the fundamentals of preaching and the development of the sermon

The principles of health policy and management will be discussed as they apply to public health agencies and organizations

This course explores the role and responsibilities of the minister in teaching religious beliefs and enabling faith-based practices. Attention is given to ministerial identity, select teaching methodologies, and socio-political contexts upon faith formation and praxis.�

Theological Field Education is the art of incorporating faith, action, and reflection in preparation for ministry. Contextual learning occurs in field sites such as faith communities or agencies where ministry takes place. Activities and interactions at the field site become the principal sources of reflection and learning. Supplementary formal instruction, classroom peer interaction, and oral/written reflections should be expected.�

Theological Field Education is the art of incorporating faith, action, and reflection in preparation for ministry. Contextual learning occurs in field sites such as faith communities or agencies where ministry takes place. Activities and interactions at the field site become the principal sources of reflection and learning. Supplementary formal instruction, classroom peer interaction, and oral/written reflections should be expected.�

An introduction to the historical, theological and biblical foundations of the use of the organ as sacred music in worship.

Examines the theology, terminology, development, organization and practice of church music and worship.

This course offers a fresh, constructive and perhaps even controversial interpretation and reenvisioning of the Pentecostal tradition.

This Seminar is primarily intended for students pursuing the Doctor of Ministry degree. It is designed to cultivate and foster an in-depth analysis of modern theological expressions of the traditional Christian doctrines, with special attention to the contextual framework out of which such expressions emerge. It seeks to further the theological task of doctoral candidates in the quest for their own tools in the theological enterprise, as well as their search for an appropriate identity in the global community of contemporary theologians and other professional practitioners of religion. Intensive reading, extensive research, and comprehensive reflection and dialogue will be the major process in this Seminar. The specific area of study for this Seminar will be The Essential Mission Of The Church Today - the theological and ethical implications for the Christian life and conduct, as well as the distinctive categories for prophetic witness and social advocacy today.

A continuation of STMI-505. This Seminar is primarily intended for students pursuing the Doctor of Ministry degree. It is designed to cultivate and foster an in-depth analysis of modern theological expressions of the traditional Christian doctrines, with special attention to the contextual framework out of which such expressions emerge. It seeks to further the theological task of doctoral candidates in the quest for their own tools in the theological enterprise, as well as their search for an appropriate identity in the global community of contemporary theologians and other professional practitioners of religion. Intensive reading, extensive research, and comprehensive reflection and dialogue will be the major process in this Seminar. The specific area of study for this Seminar will be The Essential Mission Of The Church Today - the theological and ethical implications for the Christian life and conduct, as well as the distinctive categories for prophetic witness and social advocacy today.

A continuation of STMI-505. This Seminar is primarily intended for students pursuing the Doctor of Ministry degree. It is designed to cultivate and foster an in-depth analysis of modern theological expressions of the traditional Christian doctrines, with special attention to the contextual framework out of which such expressions emerge. It seeks to further the theological task of doctoral candidates in the quest for their own tools in the theological enterprise, as well as their search for an appropriate identity in the global community of contemporary theologians and other professional practitioners of religion. Intensive reading, extensive research, and comprehensive reflection and dialogue will be the major process in this Seminar. The specific area of study for this Seminar will be The Essential Mission Of The Church Today - the theological and ethical implications for the Christian life and conduct, as well as the distinctive categories for prophetic witness and social advocacy today.

Focuses on the minister's needs in preparing and maintaining a high quality of ministry. Issues treated are: (1) congregational nurture and care and recognizing the dynamics of the institutional setting; (2) conflict management; (3) the care and nurture of the minister and his family; (4) personal and professional assessment; (5) deepening of one's spiritual resources; and (6) life development issues.