I Students review the major events and theological developments in first millennium of the Christian church culminating with the official division of Roman Catholicism with Eastern Orthodoxy. This course focuses on the first seven general councils and the doctrines of the Trinity, Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Christian History and Theology II Students review the major events and theological developments of the second millennium of the Christian church focusing on the Reformation, the rise of denominationalism, and the Second Vatican Council. The doctrines of Humanity, Salvation, the Church, and Eschatology receive primary attention. CST3593 Ministry Internship Students serve a minimum of ten hours per week for a period of ten weeks in a local church or other ministry setting.
Students work under the guidance of the professor and a field mentor.
Students develop an internship covenant in consultation with the professor and the field mentor in which students agree to perform assigned tasks, make weekly reports, and meet periodically with supervisors. Reading assignments may form part of the covenant when deemed necessary. CST4514 Leadership in Religious Organizations Students examine the development and role of the minister as a servant leader in religious organizations. A systems approach to organizations enable students to develop strategies for developing spiritual vision, mission statements, structures, and relationships that help religious organizations remain vital and productive. Students learn decision-making skills, conflict resolution methods, motivational techniques, methods to increase productivity, and ways of enhancing performance.