Religion Major with a Concentration in Ministry and Leadership
Bill Dogterom, D.Min., Chair
This unique program is designed for individuals who are involved in church or para-church activities and are wishing to gain knowledge and skills for personal and professional improvement. The coursework is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in their church or para-church communities.
Religion Major Requirements*
English Composition | 6 units |
Humanities/Fine Arts | 9 units |
Science (3) with Lab (1) | 4 units |
College Math | 3 units |
Science or Math | 3 units |
New Testament Survey | 3 units |
Old Testament Survey | 3 units |
Intro. to Theology | 3 units |
Social Sciences | 12 units |
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Total GE units | 46 units |
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Major units earned in Degree Program | 51 units |
Elective units needed | 27 units |
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Total units needed for B.A. degree | 124 units |
Course Descriptions
CHIS/MILD 305 • Church History (3 Units)
The development of the Christian Church throughout its history as reflected in its life, thought, institutions, leaders, and literature.
MILD 364 • Critical Thinking and Writing for Ministry (3 units)
This course is designed to teach the student to write well-stated, grammatically correct, thesis-driven essays. Attention is given to academic and professional writing styles, reasonable presentations, the elements of an argument, and means of efficient research. This course must be passed with a “C” or better to fulfill requirements for graduation. A student receiving a “C-” or lower must retake the course to earn the required grade for graduation.
MILD 365 • A Theology of Church Mission and Ministry (3 units)
A theological understanding of the ministry of the church and its mission to the world.
MILD 367 • Research Methods for the Study and Preaching of the Scripture (3 units)
An introduction to the basic secondary materials utilized in biblical interpretation, an overview of the procedures of biblical exegesis and an articulation of the steps involved in homiletic construction and delivery.
MILD 368 • Leadership in Christian Organizations (3 units)
Building effective ministry through the development of a healthy interior life, an understanding of a situational approach to leadership, and knowing the leader’s role in the congregation’s vision and mission.
MILD 369 • Research Methods for the Study of Christian Organizations (3 units)
An introduction to research methods used to study life and ministry of a local congregation, including research design, collection of data, data analysis, and interpretation of data.
MILD 422 • Conflict Management (3 units)
An examination of the nature and causes of conflict in the local church and religious organizations and the principles of effective intervention strategies.
MILD 440 • Pastoral Care and Counseling (3 units)
Theological perspectives and psychological resources for care and counseling in the context of the local congregation.
MILD 460 • Foundations of Christian Ethics (3 units)
An investigation of the moral implications of the Christian faith from a biblical and theological perspective.
MILD 461 • Theological Themes of the Old Testament (3 units)
A study of selected, major themes in the writings of the Old Testament.
MILD 462 • Management in Christian Organizations (3 units)
The principles of effective management as a learning organization in understanding the church’s internal processes as well as its relationship with the environment.
MILD 463 • Theological Themes of the New Testament (3 units)
A study of selected, major themes in the writings of the New Testament.
MILD 464 • The Ministry of Preaching and Teaching (3 units)
A study of the theology and practice of preaching and teaching.
MILD 466 • The Ministry of the Spirit in the Church (3 units)
A scriptural, historical, and theological study of the third person of the Trinity. This course places special emphasis on the Spirit’s empowerment for the church’s mission and ministry.
MILD 468 • I Corinthians: The Church in an Urban Setting (3 units)
An exegesis of I Corinthians in the contexts of the life of the apostle Paul and the developing urban church.
MILD 472 • The New Testament and Contemporary Christian Issues (3 units)
Exegesis and discussion of selected New Testament passages relevant to a variety of personal issues and contemporary life, including sexual ethics, gender roles, Christian parenting, divorce and remarriage, wealth and possession, and the problems of evil, death and dying.
MILD 473 • Change Theory and Strategic Planning in Christian Organizations (3 units)
An approach to ministry planning in which change theory is integrated with the human and structural dynamics which influence the development of corporate vision and mission processes, goals, assessment, strategy, and evaluation.
* This information is provided for ease of use, however it is not the official record. See the academic catalog for official course descriptions and requirements.