The Ministry Studies minor focuses on professional preparation for work in local church or church-related settings. The minor balances current theory and best practices with scholarship and application. Students in the Ministry Studies minor engage in experiential learning and research that equips them to work in a variety of local church or church-related positions and with various age levels and ministries or to enter seminary in preparation for ordained ministry.
Major Learning Outcomes (MLOs)
By the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Integrate administrative and pastoral duties to address the multiple, diverse needs of a congregation.
- Compare and contrast the multiple branches of Christian practice and theologies
- Design administrative plans for church ministry and events that reflect an understanding of that ministry’s unique goals, mission and needs.
GRADUATE OUTCOMES
100% acceptance rate in theological school/seminary
100% placement rate in church education/faith formation and youth ministry positions
100% placement rate for church professionals in youth ministry, lay ministry, or director
of Christian education
Seminaries and graduate schools attended by our graduates include:
Andover-Newton Theological School
Chicago Theological Seminary
Christian Theological School (Disciples of Christ)
Concordia Theological Seminary
Eden Theological Seminary
Harvard University
Lancaster Theological Seminary
Loyola University
Methodist Theological School in Ohio
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
United Theological Seminary of Dayton
University of Chicago
University of Dayton
University of Denver
Yale Divinity School
