Department of Christian Leadership & Church Ministries

Christian Leadership Courses

CLED 697 Seminar 1-3 Credit Hour(s)

Offered: Resident

CLED 699 Internship Christian Leadership 1-6 Credit Hour(s)

Offered: Resident and Online

Church Ministries Courses

CHMN 500 Foundational Leadership Models for Next Generation Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)

This course explores the necessary skills and competencies for leading next generation ministry. It will introduce current and developing models in response to current cultural issues in the context of local church ministry.

Offered: Online

CHMN 510 Issues and Trends in Next Generation Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)

This course explores the cultural trends and issues impacting the current generation of children, adolescents, and their families. Current and developing trends will be evaluated from theological and sociological perspectives in the context of local church ministry.

Offered: Online

CHMN 520 Making Disciples for the Next Generation Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)

This course focuses on the nature and mandate of the Great Commission and with specific application to next generation ministry. It will guide students in developing effective and insightful models for making disciples among children and adolescents in partnership with their families and connected to the larger mission of the local church.

Offered: Online

CHMN 679 Capstone 3 Credit Hour(s)

Resident Prerequisite: APOL 500 and CHHI 510 and DSMN 500 and EVAN 525 and GLST 650 and HOMI 500 and LEAD 510 and NBST 515 and NBST 610 and OBST 515 and PACO 500 and RTCH 500 and THEO 525 and THEO 650

This course will require students to resource knowledge acquired from the entirety of coursework completed in the MDIV degree program. The core competencies and knowledge from each major area of the degree will be resourced in a comprehensive project that outlines a broad understanding in divinity.

Registration Restrictions: Must have completed 50 hours of the program which will include all Core Courses

Offered: Resident and Online

CHMN 699 Internship 3 Credit Hour(s)

Prerequisite: APOL 500 and CHHI 510 and DSMN 500 and EVAN 525 and GLST 650 and HOMI 500 and LEAD 510 and NBST 515 and NBST 610 and OBST 515 and PACO 500 and RTCH 500 and THEO 525 and THEO 650

In order to complete this internship, students must be currently working and/or serving in a local church. The church, mentor, and nature of involvement must be approved beforehand by the professor. Internship involves supervised work in an applied ministry setting. Students continue to apply, adapt, and improve their skills in specialized ministry situations. Students work under the supervision of a qualified church leader. Students must complete a minimum of 150 hours of internship approved by the professor.

Registration Restrictions: Must have completed 24 hours of coursework

Offered: Resident and Online