Christian Ministry
MACM 5301 (3-3-0) Foundations of Christian Ministry
This course is intended to give students a broad exposure to practical essentials for success in ministry in the 21st century. The course design includes the foundation of ministry, the formation of the minister, and the function of ministry in and through the local church. Special attention will be given to the areas of spiritual discipline, communication, team-building, conflict mediation, transparency and vulnerability, healthy families, financial management, basic planning and goal setting, healthy lifestyles, leadership development, and commitment to humble courage.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Fall, Online.
MACM 6301 (3-3-0) Introduction to Chaplaincy Ministry
An introduction to the work of the chaplain in various settings: military, hospitals, hospice, industrial-marketplace, prisons, and other locations where chaplain services are offered. Topics will include a brief history of the chaplaincy, philosophy, theology, ministry tasks, competencies of chaplain ministry, as well as models and strategies for the chaplaincy. Considerable attention will be given to crisis care.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Fall (odd years).
MACM 6302 (3-3-0) Introduction to Ecumenical Liturgy
Individuals involved in chaplaincy ministry need an understanding of and appreciation for the diverse expressions of worship liturgy as practiced by various Christian religious entities including those of the Baptist, Lutheran, Anglican/Episcopalian, Methodist/Wesleyan, Reformed/Presbyterian, and Pentecostal/Charismatic traditions. In this course students will explore the unique history, theology, and praxis of these Christian traditions as well as liturgical considerations of certain non-Christian religions including Judaism and Islam. Additionally, students will gain an understanding of various modern-day corporate worship “styles” including the traditional, contemporary, blended, and emerging church worship paradigms.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Spring (odd years).
MACM 6303 (3-3-0) Conflict Resolution in Ministry
A course designed to introduce students to biblical principles of peacemaking and conflict resolution in Christian ministry and personal life. Topics covered will include a biblical view of conflict, spiritual warfare, responses to conflict, confrontation, confession, biblical forgiveness, and reconciliation.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Spring (even years).
MACM 6304 (3-3-0) Victim Assistance Ministry Training
This course will incorporate the curriculum of the basic training program of the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) and will emphasize the fundamentals of crisis and trauma, how to adapt NOVA’s basic techniques to individuals and groups, and how to create a community-based crisis response team.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Fall (odd years).
MACM 6305 (3-3-0) Introduction to Clinical Pastoral Education
Chaplain interns and residents will learn pastoral care in a clinical setting supervised by ACPE chaplains. Through didactic teaching and the use of case studies (verbatims), students will be trained in theological reflection, group discussion and interaction, and a variety of ministry skills to enhance pastoral care to individuals and groups.
Requisites: Admission to Clinical Pastoral Education.
Offered: Periodically.
MACM 6306 (3-3-0) Vision-Centered Leadership
The course is designed to give students knowledge and understanding for the development of visionary leadership. This course will examine basic practices, design elements, and spiritual disciplines essential for visionary leaders.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Periodically.
MACM 6307 (3-3-0) Christian Ministry Travel Study
This course offers students an opportunity to explore current trends in church, parachurch, or church-related ministries. Students will engage with other students and faculty in hands-on learning that enriches what they are taught in the classroom. This course is designed as an intensive travel experience either domestically or internationally.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Periodically.
MACM 6309 (3-3-0) Pastoral Care
All ministry students are called to shepherding and caring ministry roles and responsibilities within their particular ministry context. This course is designed to equip students with core competencies enabling them to better shepherd and care for themselves as ministers, shepherd and care for individuals in their ministry context, and “equip the saints” to do shepherding and caring ministries “one to another” within the community of faith.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Spring, Online.