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CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES MAJOR (BA) the Christian Ministries Major at Sterling College Challenges Students Practically As Well As Intellectually Theology and Ministry This department offers courses in biblical, theological, and philosophical studies, as well as in practical ministry. Students may earn degrees in both Theological Studies and in Christian Ministries. THEOLOGICAL STUDIES MAJOR (BA) The major in Theological Studies seeks to provide a broad-based understanding of biblical, theological, and philosophical concepts. Stu- dents who desire to pursue seminary training and other graduate degrees are highly recommended to pursue this course of study. Core Requirements: {TM230 Introduction to New Testament Greek I and 3 credits {TM232 Introduction to New Testament Greek II 3 credits OR {TM203 Learning to Read Hebrew I and 3 credits {TM204 Learning to Read Hebrew II 3 credits TM281 Church History and Missions I 3 credits TM282 Church History and Missions II 3 credits TM286 Research Methods 1 credit TM348 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 credits TM392 Service Component 1 credit TM471 Apologetics 3 credits TM484 Contemporary Christian Thought 3 credits TM499 Senior Thesis 2 credits Subtotal: 25 credits Electives: Any additional four TM Department courses apart from the General Education requirements Subtotal: 12 credits Specialization: (choose one) Biblical Studies Language: Greek Reading I and Greek Reading II or 6 credits Hebrew Exegesis and an Advanced OT elective 6 credits New Testament Elective (200 level or above) 3 credits Old Testament Elective (200 level or above) 3 credits Subtotal: 12 credits Philosophy TM231 Logic 3 credits TM238 History of Philosophy 3 credits TM470 Philosophy of Christian Thought 3 credits TM439 Ethics 3 credits Subtotal: 12 credits Total: 49 credits THEOLOGICAL STUDIES MINOR A minor is also available in Theological Studies. Because this minor is specifically designed for each individual, no specific course list is required. The minor consists of any six TM courses apart from the General Education courses required for graduation, totaling at least 18 credits. Interested students should contact the Theology and Ministry department’s chair for the planning of the minor. No more than three courses for this minor may be transferred in. The approved plan for the minor must be filed with the Registrar’s office at the time of declaration. CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES MAJOR (BA) The Christian Ministries major at Sterling College challenges students practically as well as intellectually. The CM major is not only an exercise in academic rigor, it also explores our living faith in Jesus Christ and provides students with opportunities to serve. As a result, stu- dents in this program receive more than just a quality education; they embark upon four years of discipleship, experiencing growth in their personal devotional life and develop the skills necessary to serve as leaders. Five areas of concentration are available to the Christian Ministries major: Youth, Mission, Educational Leadership, Worship Leadership, and Urban Ministry. Students exiting this program will be prepared to assume leadership roles in churches, Christian schools, worship ministry, youth ministry, camps, para-church ministries, missions, missionary organizations, and Christian publishing companies, as well as pursue various avenues of graduate study. The training and placement of tomorrow’s Christian leaders lies at the heart of the CM major and is the ultimate goal of the program. Core Requirements: TM214 Biblical Prophecy or TM217 Wisdom Literature & Poetry 3 credits TM245 Homiletics 3 credits TM247 Instructional Bible Study 3 credits TM254 Spiritual Formation 3 credits TM272 Jesus or TM277 Paul 3 credits TM282 Church History and Missions II 3 credits TM286 Research Methods 1 credit TM348 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 credits TM360 Internship in Christian Ministries 2-3 credits TM392 Service Component 1 credit TM439 Ethics 3 credits TM466 Senior Project: Curriculum Design or TM499 Senior Thesis 2 credits Subtotal: 30-31 core credits Specialization Areas - Students must choose at least one of the following: Youth Concentration. ES253 Recreational Leadership 3 credits CT263 Interpersonal Communication 3 credits TM321 Adolescent Culture & the Gospel 3 credits TM325 Theology of Family Life 3 credits TM340 Gender and Ethnic Issues in Ministry 3 credits TM357 Youth and Family Ministry 3 credits Subtotal: 18 credits Educational Leadership Concentration (formerly Christian Education): CT365 Gendered/Intercultural Communication 3 credits TM120 Introduction to Christian Education 2 credits TM279 Leadership & Administration 3 credits TM340 Gender & Ethnic Issues in Ministry 3 credits TM356 Children’s Ministry 2 credits TM357 Youth and Family Ministry 3 credits Subtotal: 16 credits Mission (or Cross-Cultural) Concentration: TM107 Cross Cultural Ministry (Missions trip required) 3 credits TM263 Theology of Religions 3 credits HG272 International Relations 3 credits TM279 Leadership & Administration 3 credits TM284 Introduction to Missions 3 credits TM327 Doctrine of the Holy Spirit 3 credits Any language course including Greek I or Hebrew I 3 credit Subtotal: 21 credits Worship Leadership Concentration: MU111 Music Theory I 3 credits MU333 Conducting 2 credits Private lessons or classes (1 semester Instrumental & 1 semester Vocal) 2 credits TM260 Contemporary Trends in Worship 3 credits TM321 Adolescent Culture and the Gospel 3 credits TM327 Doctrine of the Holy Spirit 3 credits TM328 Biblical Foundations & Theology of Worship 3 credits Subtotal: 19 credits Urban Ministry Concentration: TM107 Cross Cultural Ministry 3 credits TM209 Urban Entry 3 credits TM252 Urban Leadership 3 credits TM322 Urban Ministry 3 credits TM340 Gender & Ethnic Issues in Ministry 3 credits TM358 Global Urbanization 3 credits Subtotal: 18 credits Total: 46-51 credits CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES MINOR A minor is also available in Christian Ministries. Because this minor is specifically designed for each individual, no specific course list is required. The minor consists of any six courses from the CM Core or concentration listings, apart from the General Education courses, totalling at least 18 hours. Interested students should contact the department’s chair for the planning of the minor. No more than three courses for this minor may be transferred in. The approved plan for the minor must be filed with the Registrar’s office at the time of decla- ration. FAMILY STUDIES MINOR Family Studies is offered as a minor and provides students with an in-depth understanding of the family as a central unit in society. This minor proves useful to students who hope to develop and nurture their own nuclear family units and/or who wish to work in family ser- vices as volunteers or professionals. Departmental approval required. Core Requirements: BS225 Developmental Psychology 3 credits TM325 Theology of Family Life 3 credits Subtotal: 6 credits Electives - Choose twelve (12) credits from the following: BU201 Microeconomics 3 credits CT263 Interpersonal Communications 3 credits TM321 Adolescent Culture & the Gospel 3 credits TM357 Youth and Family Ministry 3 credits TM394 Directed Readings (to explore a topic related to family) 3 credits TM439 Ethics 3 credits Subtotal: 12 credits Total: 18 credits Theology and Ministry Course Descriptions: TM102 Introduction to the Old Testament 3 credits This course examines the major themes of the Hebrew and Aramaic Scriptures through the study of selected passages, ranging from Genesis to Malachi. It provides an overview of the respective covenants of the Old Testament and its different genres. Meets the General Education requirement. (Every semester) TM103 Introduction to the New Testament 3 credits This course examines the major themes of the New Testament through the study of selected passages, ranging from Matthew to Revela- tion. It explores the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the church’s establishment, growth, and contemporary challenges. Meets the General Education requirement. (Every semester) TM107 Cross-Cultural Ministry 1-3 credits This course examines the area of the global interconnectedness of Christian ministry, exploring the challenges of multi-ethnic cultural di- versity. The focus is on preparing students for cross-cultural ministry opportunities, in the United States and abroad. Through a theological and anthropological study of key dimensions of cultural differences, students are enabled to foster international relations and better avoid cross-cultural conflict. (Spring) TM120 Introduction to Christian Education 2 credits This course provides an overview of Christian Education as a mission of the church. Foundations are laid for further study in the field and the student is encouraged to examine a variety of vocational options open to Christian educators. (Spring, odd) TM203 Learning to Read Hebrew I 3 credits Introduces students to the grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of Biblical Hebrew. Students will begin to read elementary texts from the He- brew Old Testament scriptures. (Fall, even) TM204 Learning to Read Hebrew II 3 credits A continuation of the work started in Learning to Read Hebrew I, developing further skills in grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of Biblical Hebrew. Students will read a variety of Hebrew texts from the Old Testament. (Spring, odd) TM209 Urban Entry 3 credits Through a variety of teaching methods, this course prepares students for internships with the Denver Urban Semester by raising students’ awareness of urban realities, their inner responses to these realities, and models of Christian response to urban issues. (Spring) TM214 Biblical Prophecy 3 credits
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