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Course ID
Course
HIS 605
HIS 606
HIS 610
MCM 690
MCM 690
MACM Practicum
Course Credits: 3
Engages students in a supervised practicum designed to foster ministerial identity and vocational formation through guided field experience. The course integrates mentored ministry practice, theological reflection, and reflective writing within an approved ministry context.
MCM 809
MCM 809
MACM Project Proposal
Course Credits: 0
Guides students through the development of a proposal for the Master of Arts in Christian Ministries graduating project requirement. Students prepare a proposal for either an integrative research paper or an applied project, demonstrating focused topic selection, appropriate methodology, and alignment with program learning outcomes in preparation for MCM 810.
Cross-listed: MCS 809
MCM 810
MCM 810
MACM Graduating Project
Course Credits: 3
Capstone course designed to integrate biblical, theological, spiritual formation, leadership, and ministry studies completed in the Master of Arts in Christian Ministries. Students complete either an integrative research paper or an applied ministry project that demonstrates synthesis of program learning outcomes and capacity for reflective Christian ministry practice. The course emphasizes theological integration, critical analysis, and contextual application appropriate to the student’s vocational ministry setting.
Prerequisite(s): MCM 809
PTH 518
PTH 518
Mission & Culture
Course Credits: 3
Examines the relationship between Christian mission and cultural context by integrating theological, historical, and social-scientific perspectives. The course analyzes how cultures shape belief and practice and how the church engages diverse social, political, and religious environments in local and global settings. Students explore biblical and theological foundations of mission, historical patterns of cross-cultural witness, and contemporary challenges such as pluralism, secularization, migration, and globalization. Emphasis is placed on contextual analysis, cultural discernment, and the development of informed ministry practices responsive to complex cultural realities.
PTH 600
PTH 600
Pastoral Theology & Practice
Course Credits: 3
Examines the theological foundations and core practices of pastoral ministry within the life of the church. Explores pastoral identity, spiritual care, worship leadership, and key ministerial responsibilities, including prayer, preaching, administration of the sacraments, and congregational shepherding. Integrates pastoral theology with practical engagement in ministry practices, attending to biblical, historical, and cultural dimensions. Emphasizes the formation of pastoral judgment and competence for faithful leadership in contemporary ecclesial contexts.
PTH 613
PTH 613
Evangelism & Faith Formation
Course Credits: 3
Examines biblical, theological, and practical foundations for evangelism, discipleship, and spiritual formation in contemporary ministry contexts. The course emphasizes personal spiritual formation and disciple-making. Students engage models of evangelism, pathways of discipleship, and practices that foster Christian maturity and mission within diverse and pluralistic settings. Attention is given to forming leaders who embody faithful presence, cultivate spiritual habits, and equip others to follow Jesus within local church and ministry contexts.