PROGRAM
OF STUDY
(Concentration
in Christian
Education)
Objectives
This
program of study will provide a major in ministry with a
concentration in Christian education.
Upon completion of the program, the student should
have a thorough understanding of the pastoral nature and
educational mission of the ministry, which will help
prepare the student for administering effective Christian
education in the local church.
Course
Requirements
In
order to graduate with a Master of Ministry Degree (M.Min.), the student must
have satisfactorily completed the following requirements:
1.
Pre-requisite:
Bachelor
degree (or equivalent) in related/approved field
2.
A minimum of 36
Credits for program completion
3.
A minimum overall Grade
Point Average (GPA) of 2.0
4.
All financial obligations
settled with
VBC
5.
Recommendation
by the faculty for graduation
The
following courses of study are required:
Philosophy
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Comparative
Religions
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Apologetics
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Biblical
Philosophy of Ministry
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Theology
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Paul's
Missionary Journeys
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Theology
of Man
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Pastoral Ministry
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Ministry
Management
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Homiletics
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Ministry, Church & Law
I
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Pastoral Theology
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Ministry, Church & Law
II
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Christian
Counseling
Christian
Education
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Christian
Ed Admin.
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Principles
of Teaching |
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Curriculum Analysis
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Staff
Relations
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Philosophy of Church Min.
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Independent
Research*
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*
Independent Research may be substituted with equivalent course credits
upon approval
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