Contemporary Christian ministries explores practical forms of service in church and para-church ministries. The minor allows you to develop knowledge and skills in another area of interest while preparing for ministry.
Highlights
- The contemporary Christian ministries minor introduces you to the core concepts and understandings of the major, emphasizing the importance of practical involvement in ministry.
Career opportunities
By providing an environment of study that integrates learning with service, the contemporary Christian ministries minor will prepare you for service and employment in a broad range of ministries and service-oriented organizations.
Program director
Tim Neufeld, D.Min.
Associate Professor of Contemporary Christian Ministries
Course listing
Required Courses (13 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MIN-200 | Perspectives on Contemporary Christian Ministries | 1 |
| MIN-360 | The Church in an Urban World | 3 |
| MIN-379 | Spiritual Formation | 2 |
| MIN-383 | Introduction to Youth Ministry | 3 |
| MIN-482 | Contemporary Ministries Practicum | 2 |
Electives
Select a minimum of 7 units from the electives provided in the major.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BLIT-310-349 | Biblical Literature | 3-4 |
| COM-360 | Digital Video Production | 3 |
| COM-400 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COM-420 | Conflict Management and Resolution | 3 |
| COM-430 | Group Dynamics and Leadership | 3 |
| THTR-355 | Creative Drama | 3 |
| MGT-355 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGT-362 | Nonprofit Management | 3 |
| MIN-340 | Theology, Culture and U2 | 2 |
| MIN-358 | Creative Communication in Ministry | 2 |
| MIN-375 | Discipleship and Evangelism | 2 |
| MIN-378 | Introduction to Worship Ministries | 3 |
| MIN-382 | Introduction to Children’s Ministries | 3 |
| MIN-386 | Youth Ministries Methods | 3 |
| MIN-390 | Introduction to Preaching | 2 |
| MIN-470 | Pastoral Ministries | 3 |
| MIN-475 | Urban Los Angeles Immersion | 1 |
| MUS-400 | Music in the Church | 3 |
| PSY-350 | Child Development | 3 |
| PSY-355 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| PSY-440 | Counseling | 4 |
| REL-418 | Culture, Religion and the Church | 3 |
| REL-452 | Christianity in the Non-Western World | 3 |
| REL-460 | Religions of the World | 3 |
| SOC-350 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
| THEO-365 | Current Perspectives on Missions | 3 |
| THEO-425 | Theological Ethics and the Environment | 3 |
| THEO-430 | Contemporary Theologies | 3 |
| THEO-445 | Biblical Theologies of Mission | 3 |
| THEO-465 | Theological Ethics of Conflict and Peacemaking | 3 |