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177 | COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2017-2018 │SEMINARY & SCHOOL OF MINISTRY
Course of Study
30
Degree Core
12
MIN 9431
Personal Spiritual Transformation
3
RES 9400
Doctoral Research Methods
3
RES 9995
Dissertation: Project Proposal
3
RES 9996
Dissertation: Project Defense
3
Concentration and Electives
18
All students choose one of the following concentrations. See the details below.
Bible Exposition
Chaplaincy
Global Studies
Member Care
Ministry Leadership
Concentration Options
All Doctor of Ministry students choose to concentrate in one of the following areas: Bible Exposition, Chaplaincy, Global
Studies, Member Care or Ministry Leadership.
Bible Exposition Concentration
The Bible Exposition concentration helps students increase their ability to interpret and communicate the text of scripture in
a way that is biblically and theologically astute while remaining relevant and practical. Pastors, teachers, and others involved
in the ministry of God's Word will find this program takes their skills to the next level of effectiveness.
Concentration Requirements
18
Choose three courses from BIB or HOM.
9
Choose three courses from any department.
9
ChaplaincyConcentration
The Chaplaincy concentration is designed for those with significant experience in one or more of the eight functional areas
of chaplain ministry. This concentration advances students’ knowledge of current developments in chaplaincy, deepens
their understanding of God’s call on their lives, and enables them to attain higher levels of ministry competence. Students
who are serving in the armed forces may transfer in up to six semester hours from their chaplaincy training.
Concentration Requirements
18
CHP 9100
Strategic Leadership for Chaplains
3
Choose three courses from CHP.
9
Choose two courses from any department.
6
(May be met by officer training transfer courses)
Global Studies Concentration
The Global Studies concentration is designed for those with significant experience in cross-cultural ministry. This
concentration builds on students’ previous studies and ministry experiences in order to attain higher levels of competency.
It advances their knowledge of the foundations of and current developments in missions, deepens their understanding of
God’s purposes, acknowledges personal calling and purpose in God’s mission, improves skills for achieving assigned
responsibilities, and develops personal and moral integrity.
Concentration Requirements
18
GLS 9531
Missiological Reflections
3
Choose two courses from GLS.
6
Choose three courses from any department.
9