Church Ministries (CHMN)
CHMN 101 Evangelism and Christian Life 2 Credit Hour(s)
CHMN 201 Introduction to Church Ministries 3 Credit Hour(s)
A practical study of Church Ministry with emphasis given to its biblical foundation, philosophy of ministry, and the various areas of ministry. The ministry is considered as a calling and a career.
Offered: Resident and Online
CHMN 205 Church Ministry Practicum I 1 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CHMN 201 (may be taken concurrently)
A faculty supervised practical ministry experience through observation at an approved ministry site. Practicum I is designed to provide the student with exposure to local church ministry. This course is designed to be taken the first semester of a student's sophomore year. (The course consists of forty (40) hours of observation that must be completed during the semester in which the student is registered for the course. Assessment of the student's observation will be required for this class.)
Offered: Resident
CHMN 250 Ministry in Urban Communities 3 Credit Hour(s)
An investigation of current issues concerning compassionate aid in dense and diverse areas. Emphasis will be placed on understanding sustainable and dignity affirming models/programs of aid and service to the urban poor and the deconstruction of toxic strategies of charity.
Offered: Resident
CHMN 299 Internship 0 Credit Hour(s)
Supervised field experience for those preparing for church ministry. Application procedures processed through the Career Center. Must apply semester prior to internship.
Offered: Resident
CHMN 300 Church Ministry Practicum II 1 Credit Hour(s)
A faculty supervised practical ministry experience at an approved ministry site emphasizing leadership skills. This is a continuation of Practicum I at an approved ministry site. Students are placed in a leadership role to learn principles of team ministry and develop skills in preparation, planning, and presentation. This course is designed to be taken the first semester of a student's junior year. (The course consists of forty (40) hours of ministry experience that must be completed during the semester in which the student is registered for the course. Assessment of the student's ministry experience will be required for this class.)
Offered: Resident
CHMN 301 Foundations of NextGen Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
Online Prerequisite: Online Prerequisite: CHMN 201
An investigation of specific elements that are building blocks for biblical education from birth through late adolescents in NextGen Ministry. Foundational issues, principles of teaching, and curriculum development will be studied. (Formerly YOUT 301)
Offered: Online
CHMN 305 Church Ministry Practicum III 1 Credit Hour(s)
A faculty supervised practical ministry experience at an approved ministry site emphasizing leadership skills. This is a continuation of Practicum II at an approved ministry site. Students are placed in a leadership role to learn principles of team ministry and develop skills in preparation, planning, and presentation. This course is designed to be taken the first/second semester of a student's junior year. (The course consists of forty (40) hours of ministry experience that must be completed during the semester in which the student is registered for the course. Assessment of the student's ministry experience will be required for this class.)
Offered: Resident
CHMN 310 Multi Ethnic Church Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CHMN 250 (may be taken concurrently)
This course prepares students with the skills necessary for multi-ethnic church leadership and ministry for the purpose of multiplying indigenous leaders within a twenty-first century church context. Emphasis will be placed on cross-cultural ministry, diversity in church ministry, church health/growth, minority worship strategies, minority disciple-making, and multi-ethnic church multiplication.
Offered: Resident
CHMN 315 Apologetics and Evangelism in an Urban Ministry Context 3 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CHMN 250 (may be taken concurrently)
This course equips students with the communication strategies necessary to missionally engage Christian cults, religious groups, and social movements in cities through leading a healthy, growing, and multiplying twenty-first century church. Emphasis will be placed on personal evangelism strategies in majority minority communities within the city and local church outreach.
Offered: Resident
CHMN 323 Foundations of Children’s Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CHMN 201
This course will explore the foundations of children’s ministry. Consideration will be given to ministry to children as evidenced throughout the Bible and to the evaluation of learning theories for children. Students will apply their understanding of the foundations of leadership to their own leadership setting.
Offered: Resident
CHMN 325 Introduction to Disability Ministry in the Church 3 Credit Hour(s)
This introductory course is designed to explore the intersection of the biblical foundation for church ministry, philosophy of ministry, and disability ministry.
Offered: Online
CHMN 350 Accessibility and Inclusion in Church Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is designed to provide methods and strategies so opportunities for worship, discipleship, fellowship, and service are available to participants with disabilities (birth through senior adulthood).
Offered: Online
CHMN 360 Foundations in Ministry Programming 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of the foundational components of church ministries programming which includes: developing a philosophy of ministry, ministry assessment, calendar planning, budgeting, leadership development, and safety issues.
Offered: Resident
CHMN 365 Communication Skills for Children’s Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study focusing on communicating biblical and spiritual truths to children ages 2-11. The course equips the student with the specific knowledge, skills, and practice necessary to prepare and deliver effective oral communications.
Offered: Resident
CHMN 387 Methods of Teaching Bible and Religion 3 Credit Hour(s)
Online Prerequisite: Online Prerequisite: RLGN 301 and (BIBL 105 and BIBL 110 and BIBL 360 and THEO 360) or (BIBL 105 and BIBL 110 and BIBL 350 and THEO 360) or (BIBL 105 and BIBL 110 and BIBL 360 and THEO 350) or (BIBL 104 and BIBL 360 and THEO 360) or (BIBL 104 and BIBL 350 and THEO 360) or (BIBL 104 and BIBL 360 and THEO 350)
A study of the laws of teaching and learning as they apply to various situations in which the student has an opportunity to observe and apply the principles and art of effective teaching. The student will be given an opportunity to observe and apply the principles of effective teaching.
Offered: Online
CHMN 400 Leading NextGen Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is designed to teach the student the essential competencies required for leading in NextGen ministry. Emphasis will be placed on leading and effective strategy of spiritual formation that engages the entire family from birth to college in the local church.
Offered: Online
CHMN 410 Leading Children's Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is designed to teach the student the essential competencies required for leading in children’s ministry. Emphasis will be placed on leading an effective strategy of spiritual growth that engages the entire family from birth through grade school in the local church.
Offered: Resident
CHMN 420 Contemporary Issues in Urban Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CHMN 250 (may be taken concurrently)
This course challenges students to be critical thinkers in a morally relativistic American Culture. Through a comparison and contrast of current issues concerning racial justice, sexuality, and moral relativism students will walk away with a robust understanding of current issues facing the city, and how to biblically engage the city with a sound exegesis from a biblical worldview.
Offered: Resident
CHMN 447 Discipleship in Church Ministries 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is an investigation of the factors which influence spiritual development. Attention is given to exploring the biblical and theological foundations for discipleship and making application to the discipleship process. (Crosslisted with YOUT 447)
Offered: Resident
CHMN 450 Leadership and Management in Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is designed to teach the student the basic organization necessary for an effective local church and Christian ministry. Emphasis is placed on the development of biblical management and leadership skills. Attention is given to the student's spiritual life, personal life, and ministry life. Topics addressed include the call to ministry, stages of ministry, finding the right church or ministry, personal piety, and staff relations and development. (Crosslisted with YOUT 450)
Offered: Resident
CHMN 489 Church Ministries Capstone 3 Credit Hour(s)
A capstone course designed to equip the student in developing a master plan for ministry, and will focus on reviewing the acquired knowledge, value and skills of the church ministry curriculum. This course seeks to integrate the concepts, techniques, and knowledge of all areas of church ministry. This course is designed to be taken the final semester for graduating seniors. Attention is given to the student's spiritual, personal and ministry life.
Offered: Resident
CHMN 495 Directed Research 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
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Offered: Resident
CHMN 497 Special Topics in Church Ministry 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
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Offered: Resident
CHMN 499 Internship 1-6 Credit Hour(s)
A supervised field experience designed for students preparing for a position in the field of church ministries, such as ministry director, ministry coordinator in a local church or a director in a parachurch organization. This internship will focus on the organization, teaching, and leadership components of ministry. The site must be approved by the Department of Church Ministries.
Offered: Resident