The preparation of a scholarly paper is included. The study of various issues and fields of Christian ministry, with special emphasis on trends and issues of contemporary ministry. Topics will be determined and announced for each semester the seminar is offered. Critiquing, adapting, and writing materials in the context of specific situations will be included. A survey of foundational principles of leadership and leadership development in ministry settings.
Students develop personal leadership skills relating to team ministry.
The application of ministry principles in an actual ministry setting, supervised by appropriate ministry personnel. Senior Seminar A reflection upon the entire field of Christian Ministries with specific orientation toward the evaluation of experience and the setting of goals for future ministry. Senior majors and minors only. A critical analysis of the belief systems and behavioral practices of contemporary religious systems such as Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, animism, secular humanism, etc. Special attention is given to the development of effective missionary strategies for reaching those people groups who practice such religious systems with the message of the Gospel.