The Educational Ministries core courses can be completed at the Wheaton campus in two or three semesters. While the Honey Rock component can be taken at any time before, during or after the Wheaton semesters, application to the Master or Arts program at Wheaton College must be completed for consideration in this program. An experience in the use of the outdoor setting to teach the role of facilitative leadership, group process, and personal challenge and decision making in promoting personal, Christian growth and maturity. An in-depth study of group retreat ministry in a winter setting.
Students develop, lead, and evaluate short-term retreats for a variety of groups.
This is the core course of Wilderness Leadership Practicum, teaching students to utilize extensive wilderness expeditions to draw others to Jesus Christ. Leadership of these experiences is part of this course. Special attention is given to the use of the camp environment for leadership development and discipleship of college students. A self-chosen study on an aspect of leadership, ministry, or camping. Page last updated on July, 2000.