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199 | COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2018-2019 │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
Member Care
Ministry Leadership
Missiological Studies
Concentration Options
All Doctor of Ministry students choose to concentrate in one of the following areas: Bible Exposition, Chaplaincy, Member
Care, Ministry Leadership, or Missiological Studies.
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
Chaplaincy Concentration
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)
Member Care Concentration
The Member Care concentration equips professionals who have demonstrated skill in providing ministerial and/or
therapeutic care for missionaries. This concentration uses multi-disciplinary training tools to equip students as a Mission
Support Services Specialist serving in an organizational setting or as a Clinical Counseling Specialist (requires licensure)
focusing on clinical needs of missionaries in the global arena.
Concentration Requirements
18
CNC 9474
Clinical Applications in Missionary Care
3
CNC 9541
Missionary Care for Career Transitions
3
CNC 9571
Single and Family Issues in Missions
3
CNC 9740
Organizational Missionary Care Services
3
Choose two courses from any department.
6
Ministry Leadership Concentration
The Ministry Leadership concentration is designed to develop students’ knowledge, theoretical clarity, and competence in
the profession and practice of ministry through lifelong learning in leadership. This concentration is a popular option for
pastors and church staff as well as those involved in other organizations.
Concentration Requirements
18
Choose three courses from MIN.
9
Choose three courses from any department.
9