Master of Practical Theology - MPTh

Degree Requirements

Practical Theology (PRT)

REL-501	Formation in Christian Practices	1
REL-502	Formation through Spiritual Direction	1
REL-555	Practical Theology of Ministry	3
REL-569	Pastoral Care	3
WOR-535	Leading Worship Renewal: Moving from Passive to Participatory Worship	3
CED-630	Christian Education of Children and Families	3
CED-635	Christian Education of Youth and Families	3
REL-601	Transition from Academy to Church	2
REL-602	Coached Ministry Apprenticeship	1 to 3
REL-620	Mentoring, Spiritual Direction, and Discipleship	2 to 3
REL-625	Corporate Spiritual Formation	2 to 3
REL-640	Multi-Ethnic Ministry	2
REL-665	Advanced Homiletics	3
REL-669	Strategic Pastoral Counseling	3
REL-675	Mission and Church Health	2
REL-680	Pastoral Leadership	3
REL-695	Ministry Masters Capstone	1

REL-602 must be taken during the fall and spring semesters of the second year.

REL-620 must be taken for 3 credits.

REL-625 must be taken for 2 credits.

Religions and Ministerial Studies (RMS)

BIBL-500	The Bible as Christian Scripture	3
BIL-520	Hermeneutics for Ministry	3
BIL-525	Theologies of the Old and New Testament	3
BIL-	Bible Elective	3
CHST-500	Global Christian History	3
REL-531	American Christianity	2
THEO-500	Introduction to Christian Theology	3
REL-590	Philosophy for Ministry	2
THE-	Historical Theology/Christian History Elective	3
THE-	Systematic Theology Elective	3