Share the Gospel in any profession you choose. This highly-customizable minor provides additional specialization in several ministry areas of interest.
Our flexible ministry minor is easily added to any number of majors offered at Northwestern. Through this minor, our vision is to prepare volunteer or bi-vocational ministers to understand their calling and lead others to become fully dedicated followers of Jesus. We seek to equip them to study and teach the Bible in small groups, youth groups, and one-on-one relationships.
Since fifty percent of this major can be used to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements through courses such as Biblical Interpretation for Study, Relationships, Human Sexuality, and Ministry in a Globalized World, most students only need to complete an additional 9 credits in order to complete this minor. Christian Service credits and Ministry Internships can also be completed as a part of this minor.
Northwestern has a really good mission and purpose to educate us in the ways of God, but also offers education that focuses on the profession you are going into, whether that's ministries or communications or business. We have an opportunity and a platform to preach Jesus through our lives.
What will I learn?
You will learn to teach Scripture, relate well to others, and build disciples wherever God sends you to minister.
MIN 3205
Human Sexuality
This course will examine biblical and theological foundations, as well as social science research, for human sexuality. A holistic view of human sexuality will be explored through the examination of sociological, biological, psychological and spiritual aspects of human nature and behavior. Biblical principles are discovered and applied to the development of individual sexual values and sexual discipline. The role of the church in supporting healthy sexuality will be considered.
MIN 3207
Ministry in a Globalized World
This course prepares students to understand the impact of globalization on present day ministry. Students will be equipped to investigate diverse social and cultural contexts and develop strategies to minister effectively in an era of cultural, religious, and ethical diversity.
MIN 3206
Relationships
This course will examine biblical and theological foundations, social science research and relationship models for healthy relationships. Focus will be given to the process of relationships: identity formation, friendship, dating, courtship, engagement and marriage. Additional issues including singleness, intimacy, forgiveness, gender issues, communication skills, conflict resolution, relational integrity, cultural awareness and financial planning will be addressed.
MIN 3218
Teaching Methods in Ministry
A theoretical and practical approach to giving students experience in the development and practice- teaching of biblical lessons. The course will address contemporary methods, scope and sequence and curriculum analysis and evaluation, with special attention to the effect of gender and culture on the teaching/ learning process.
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