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Christian Ministry Course Descriptions CMIN 110
Discipleship: Spiritual Formation (3)
This course is offered to aid in the development of biblical and
theological foundations of spiritual formation. Such topics as prayer,
Bible reading and memorization, worship, and community are considered.
CMIN 120 Technology in Ministry (3)
An introduction to the types of technology useful and necessary for
effective ministry in current US culture. Computers, videography, sound,
photography, editing, and projection will be examined. Students will
demonstrate competency in basic computer systems, including software for
processing, publications, and record keeping.
CMIN 205 Introduction to Children’s Ministry (3)
An examination of the foundational philosophy, principles, and basic
programming of effective children’s ministry in the church. Explores the
call to children’s ministry, and fundamental issues of culture and child
and family psychology are studied.
CMIN 206 Introduction to Youth Ministry (3)
An examination of the foundational philosophy, principles, and basic
programming of effective youth ministry in the church. Explores the call
to youth ministry, and youth culture and adolescent and family
psychology are studied.
CMIN 210 Discipleship: Spiritual Leadership (3)
A course emphasizing a biblical theology of spiritual formation and the
role of a mentor. Includes the study and practice of Christian
disciplines such as fasting, prayer, reflection, Bible study, and
community. Students move toward greater effectiveness as Spirit-filled
leaders. PRE-REQ: CMIN 110
CMIN 220 Introduction to Christian Education (3)
A broad overview of Christian education, which includes a survey of
Christian education, its aims and scope, agencies, materials, and
methods.
CMIN 225 Discipling Children (3)
This course will overview the philosophy and purpose of childhood
discipleship in the church. Attention will be given to equipping
students in the practices of ministering to and teaching children,
including an introduction to ministry to families. PRE-REQ: CMIN 110,
CMIN 205, and CMIN 210.
CMIN 226 Discipling Youth (3)
A course covering every aspect of discipleship training used in local
church youth ministry. Includes a survey of the venues traditionally
available for spiritual formation in a church youth program, as well as
innovative and cutting-edge venues, methods, and models. Emphasis will
be placed on developing small groups and other ways of building
authentic Christian community among teenagers. Curriculum development,
planning, and resources will be discussed. PRE-REQ: CMIN 110, 206, and
210.
CMIN 230 Hermeneutics (3)
Biblical hermeneutics, the science and art of biblical interpretation,
provides the foundational principles necessary to accurately discover
the meaning of a biblical text. Special attention is given to the
general principles which apply to Scripture as a whole and to the
specific principles which deal with certain types (genres) of biblical
material. Students are introduced to various scholarly tools for
exegesis and learn how to evaluate the usefulness of a text and identify
authors’ presuppositions. Includes a survey of the history of
interpretation.
CMIN/SOCI 240 Introduction to Christian Counseling (3)
An introduction to the field of pastoral counseling. Students become
familiar with the basic theories and methods of counseling and the
ethical issues related to counseling in a pastoral role.
CMIN/SOCI 244: Christian Marriage & Family I: Premarital Counseling
(3)
This course will introduce the various approaches to working with people
regarding marriage and family issues from a biblical philosophical view
of family. The importance of the pastor’s relationship to his own
marriage and family as he teaches and models a healthy Christian family
lifestyle in the church will also be considered. Special attention will
be given to the various tools and inventories for helping to identify
pre-marital and martial problems.
CMIN/SOCI 254: Christian Marriage & Family II: Family Issues (3)
This course introduces various family systems, theological and social
perspectives, ethical and legal matters, gender issues, communication,
cultural differences, and divorce and remarriage in the church.
CMIN 255 History & Polity of the Assemblies of God (3)
A study of the history and development of the Assemblies of God
Fellowship. Special emphasis is given to missions and government
structures of the General Council and Oregon Ministry Network. This
study includes the history and development of Assemblies of God
missions, the biblical and theological basis for missions, the call and
qualification for missionary work, and the indigenous principles that
guide the US and world missions enterprise of the Assemblies of God.
CMIN/SOCI 260 Cross-Cultural Communication (3)
Findings from the fields of communication, psychology, sociology,
linguistics, and anthropology are combined with the study of
characteristics of various cultures to provide the student with a basis
for effective communication in all cultures. Comparative work highlights
cultural similarities and differences. PRE-REQ: SOCI 101.
CMIN 265 Introduction to Missions (3)
An introductory course in missions around the globe. Special attention
will be given to biblical and theological foundations, history, and
contemporary trends in missions.
CMIN 310 Contemporary Worship Leading (3)
Gives practical instruction and practice in leading public worship. The
course will include study of Scripture texts for corporate worship, the
personal life of the worship leader, principles of leadership,
assembling and leading the worship team, directing the flow of worship,
understanding worship styles and forms, and other concepts pertinent to
the leading of worship. Special attention is given to creativity and the
arts in worship.
CMIN 320 Christian Education Administration (3)
A practical and philosophical approach to leading the educational,
discipling program of a church. Students will examine the elements of
curriculum development, program organization, needs assessment,
evaluating teaching and learning, educational cycle planning, and team
development, growth, and maintenance. Includes discussion of advanced
philosophy of ministry and the elements of discipling plans for various
ages and maturity levels.
CMIN 330 Advanced Hermeneutics (3)
Building on CMIN 230 Hermeneutics, this course is a continuation of the
work to develop skills in the science and art of interpreting Scripture.
Attention is given to the interpretation principles specific to
parables, apocalyptic literature, and “difficult passages.” Students are
introduced to resources in original biblical languages. PRE-REQ: CMIN
230.
CMIN 340 Homiletics (3)
An advanced course of devotional speaking with emphasis on sermon
construction and delivery. Historic and contemporary preaching trends
are examined. PRE-REQ: COMM 210.
CMIN 350 Pastoral Leadership Functions (3)
This course includes the philosophy and practics of general pastoral
ministry.
CMIN 355 Essentials of Christian Management (3)
The course will examine those principles of administration and
leadership fundamental to all management responsibilities, related to
the work of the local church.
CMIN 360 Church Planting and Growth (3)
The biblical principles and patterns for successful church planting and
growth and their effective application in the postmodern US. Students
will consider innovative strategies to develop holistic ministries that
meet physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of a community.
Various cultural issues are considered. Students will develop the
ability to diagnose and deal with growth-retarding factors, develop
networks, identify and utilize facilities and community resources, staff
well, and more. In addition, personal and family issues unique to church
planting are discussed.
CMIN 365 Theology of Missions (3)
A survey of the biblical foundations for Christian missions. Both Old
and New Testament passages will be studied to examine the biblical
foundation for proclaiming the gospel around the world.
CMIN/SOCI 370 Grief and Crisis Counseling (3)
Theories and practices of crisis intervention. Emphasis is placed on the
application of spiritual formation and pastoral care principles to life
crisis situations which are likely to be encountered by those one leads.
Special attention will be given to grief, divorce, economic, and family
crises. Responses and rituals of different cultures are considered.
Social institutions offering support services are discussed.
PRE-REQ: CMIN 210.
CMIN 391, 392, 393 Special Topics (1, 2, 3)
A study of a special topic related to Christian Ministries. May be
repeated for credit.
CMIN 440 Advanced Homiletics (3)
A one-year class. This senior-level preaching practicum focuses on the
development and delivery of relevant expository sermons. The course is
designed to help the student increase effectiveness in moving from
exegesis to exposition and delivery. Variety in form is explored.
Students are required to preach outside of class three times each
quarter. PRE-REQ: CMIN 340
CMIN 443 Legal Issues in Ministry (3)
A comprehensive study of American law pertaining to churches and other
Christian ministries for ministers, administrators, and ministerial
students. The course addresses contemporary legal questions with
accurate, up-to-date answers.
CMIN 450 Strategic Leadership of Christian Ministries (3)
This course examines strategic and master planning concepts in a local
church or other Christian ministry setting. Vision and mission
objectives that enhance the effectiveness are emphasized.
CMIN/GNED 480 Teaching Assistant (3)
Enrollment is restricted to seniors who have applied and been selected
based on their accumulated GPA and ministry potential. Students will be
assigned to a professor for the academic year and participate as the
professor’s assistant in one class each quarter. The student will gain
guided experience in evaluation of student work, managing class records,
and leading classroom discussions and small groups. In addition, the
teaching assistant will present two sessions of teaching each quarter,
using the professor’s notes and visuals but preparing extensively in
guided research for each session. Ideal for students who sense a call to
teaching ministry, this experience will build the student’s ability to
communicate in a classroom setting as well as introduce the other duties
associated with teaching. Sponsoring professors will be full-time
faculty.
CMIN 490 Internship (3 credits over 2 quarters)
Students will enroll for the internship in their junior or senior year
for two consecutive quarters, equating a total of at least 16 weeks with
at least 45 hours of ministry experience. Each student will work in a
variety of church-related situations or other approved ministry setting.
Assignments will be made with consideration given to the student’s
gifts, abilities, and growth needs. The student will serve under the
supervision of an experienced pastor, specialty pastor (youth, children,
etc.) or other Christian leader. In addition, they will complete
assigned readings and submit reports and evaluations of their
experiences. Grading will include consideration of the supervising
pastor’s evaluation of the student’s service, strengths, and areas for
continued growth.
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