Minor in Ministry or Chaplaincy!
Pending final approval, we are excited to offer a new Minor program giving cadets and students the chance to explore the work of Ministry and Chaplaincy. Through this program, students will have the opportunity to take a variety of exciting courses in Ministry, Philosophy, Literature, History, and more as they grow in their understanding of the impact and opportunities of religion in the world today.
Minor in Ministry or Chaplaincy!
Pending final approval, we are excited to offer a new Minor program giving cadets and students the chance to explore the work of Ministry and Chaplaincy. Through this program, students will have the opportunity to take a variety of exciting courses in Ministry, Philosophy, Literature, History, and more as they grow in their understanding of the impact and opportunities of religion in the world today.
To Complete a Chaplaincy Minor
Students must complete:
Ministry 101: Models of Ministry
Ministry 302: Chaplaincy Practicum
Ministry 303: Pastoral Counseling
2 Applicable Elective Courses
Electives Currently Offered:
- a. MINS 207 Holy Land in Scripture, History, and Politics
- b. MINS 208 World Religions
- c. MINS 209 Missions: Global Missional Engagement
- d. MINS 210 Ministry Special Topic
- e. MINS 401 Independent Study in Ministry
- f. MINS 303 Pastoral Counseling *This course or other substitute approved by Department Head of English, Fine Arts, and Communications as suitable is REQUIRED for Chaplaincy minors.
- g. PSYC 319 Psychological Resiliency (can be substituted for MINS 402 with permission of the department head)
- h. ENG 211 Mythology
- i. ENG 212 Bible as Literature
- j. PHIL 290 Ethics
- k. PHIL 302 Philosophy of Religion
- l. PHIL 410 Humanity in Crisis: The Problems of Good and Evil
- m. HIST 302 Islamic Conquest
- n. HIST 361 Early Islamic History
- o. PSCI 348 Theories of Peace and War
- p. PCSI 492 Religion in Politics
- q. LDR 433 The Bible on Leadership
- r. A special topics course or independent study (any department) approved by the Department Head of English, Fine Arts, and Communications as suitable for the Ministry/Chaplaincy Minor.
Study Abroad
In 2022, Chaplain Aaron Meadows led students on the first study-abroad trip for the new Pre-Ministry/Chaplaincy Focus program offered to students. These cadets had the amazing opportunity to travel all around Israel learning about culturally and religiously significant sights and places – and seeing them firsthand. Students then engaged in interesting readings and exciting discussions to enrich their experience and grow their knowledge.
Travel to the Holy Land March 9-19 2023
March 9-19 2023 (partially over Spring Break) – 3 HR Credit
Explore Israel and the West Bank, experience history, faith, and politics, and have the adventure of a lifetime! Cost is $4600 and includes airfare, in-country expenses, and course credit.
Journey to Ecuador May 19-29 2023
May 19-29 2023 – 3 HR Credit
Learn about indigenous cultures, serve and connect in local communities, and see the impact of mission work across the globe. Cost is $2,400 and $2,000 for those not seeking course credit, which includes airfare, in-country expenses, missions materials, and more.