Master of Theology Ministry Emphases – Ministry Emphasis Course Internship Artifacts Emphasis Description Requirements Requirements Adult This emphasis is EML102 Crafted in consultation with the Assessment after teaching a Bible Education designed to equip EML425 EML Department lesson to a class of adults, using a students for ministry with EML103/104 OR EML103 or EML450 evaluation form Edwards adults in a local church or EML450 AND parachurch context. Thesis or RS102 topic in Adult Ministry. 15 hours Courses focus on Plus 6 hours from total EML205 foundational adult learning theory and EML435 practice, the ability to EML438 EML445 create and lead transformational EML705 ministries to adults, and EML710 EML715 understanding generational, gender, and classes as cultural differences that approved by EML Department affect learning. Ministry Emphasis Course Internship Artifacts Emphasis Description Requirements Requirements Apologetics This emphasis focuses on 9 in Crafted in consultation with the Thesis, RS102 paper or other acquiring the knowledge apologetics in Theological Studies Department. significant research paper on a topic in Svigel and skills necessary for consultation with apologetics, defending the Theological AND 9 hours Christianity against its Studies A practical ministry artifact total various opponents. In so Department demonstrating competence in doing, it equips students apologetics. to respond effectively to intellectual challenges to their faith in a variety of ministerial settings.
Master of Theology – Ministry Emphases Ministry Emphasis Emphasis Description Course Requirements Internship Requirements Artifacts Adult Education Edwards 15 hours total This emphasis is designed to equip students for ministry with adults in a local church or parachurch context. Courses focus on foundational adult learning theory and practice, the ability to create and lead transformational ministries to adults, and understanding generational, gender, and cultural differences that affect learning. EML102 EML425 EML103/104 OR EML450 Plus 6 hours from EML205 EML435 EML438 EML445 EML705 EML710 EML715 classes as approved by EML Department Crafted in consultation with the EML Department Assessment after teaching a Bible lesson to a class of adults, using a EML103 or EML450 evaluation form AND Thesis or RS102 topic in Adult Ministry. Ministry Emphasis Emphasis Description Course Requirements Internship Requirements Artifacts Apologetics Svigel 9 hours total This emphasis focuses on acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary for defending Christianity against its various opponents. In so doing, it equips students to respond effectively to intellectual challenges to their faith in a variety of ministerial settings. 9 in apologetics in consultation with the Theological Studies Department Crafted in consultation with the Theological Studies Department. Thesis, RS102 paper or other significant research paper on a topic in apologetics, AND A practical ministry artifact demonstrating competence in apologetics.