Christian Ministry Studies Department
Dr. Timothy Gibson,* Chair
Program Description
Students in the Christian Ministry Studies program earn a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry Studies and are eligible to earn a minor in Religion. Students will work with the Department of Religion to coordinate the minor with the expectation that the coursework for the minor will include REL 15000, REL 20200, REL 21000, REL 21100, REL 30000 and REL 32600.* Students who desire to earn the Religion minor must: 1) complete CMS 31100; 2) declare a minor in religion: and 3) secure an advisor in the Religion Department for the religion minor.
This program is designed for students who sense or desire to explore a call to Christian ministry to serve in a church, parachurch, civil or military chaplaincy, denominational setting, or faith based organization. It is also beneficial for students who want a thorough knowledge of the Bible, theology, and practical ministry training as preparation for seminary or graduate study.
The CMS program offers a general CMS degree and a CMS degree with three options for an emphasis. Namely, students may earn a CMS degree with a Nonprofit Administration emphasis, a CMS degree with a Youth Ministry emphasis and a CMS degree with a Recreation Administration emphasis.
*Content has been updated since the publication of the July 2014 catalog addendum.