Theology Minor Programs

A minor in Christian Worldview Studies can equip you with the knowledge to integrate a Christian worldview into your personal, academic and vocational pursuits. Those who complete this minor can deepen their understanding of the Christian worldview by assessing pre-modern, modern and post-modern worldviews. You will be taught to live out moral convictions in a pluralistic society, deepen your passion for the Christian community and become an advocate of justice and human flourishing.

A Philosophy minor introduces you to philosophical studies in the key areas of knowledge and reality, ethics and philosophy of religion. The program complements foundational teachings addressed in Christian worldview by teaching you the competencies necessary to engage in ethical and philosophical discourse. As a Philosophy minor, you will be taught to analyze and assess ideas and ethical systems, as well as express those understandings to others.

A Media and Production Ministry minor is designed to teach you a basic understanding of the Bible and theology along with skill and knowledge of standard media and technology used in contemporary worship services. This minor is for those who have a calling to serve and lead within a worship ministry context. You can gain the knowledge and skills for leadership opportunities in worship media and production ministries.

A minor in Worship Ministry offers you a basic understanding of the Bible, theology, music and technology used in contemporary worship services. This minor is designed for those who have a calling to serve and lead within a worship ministry context. You can gain the knowledge and skills to serve as a worship pastor in a broad variety of ministry opportunities.

A minor in Short-Term Missions provides you with basic biblical understandings and the ability to communicate the gospel effectively within cross-cultural contexts. Coursework surveys the Bible as a whole, introduces principles and practices for global and local missions and culminates in a mission experience. This minor is designed for those who want to understand how to share the Christian faith in word and deed within various cross-cultural contexts while gaining hands-on experience through short-term mission experiences in local and international contexts.

A Spiritual Formation and Discipleship minor can provide you with knowledge and dispositions needed to cultivate spiritual formation and discipleship skills, giving you the opportunity to advance in your faith and further develop your Christian character. As a Spiritual Formation and Discipleship minor, you can gain additional insight into Christian life by completing coursework in biblical studies, character formation, evangelism and discipleship, along with studying history and theories of spiritual formation.

A minor in Biblical Studies can provide you with basic knowledge of the Bible and ability to interpret Scripture effectively. Coursework surveys the Bible, introduces principles and practices for sound interpretation and applies interpretive skills to major divisions of the Bible. This minor is designed for those in any major who want to understand the Bible more fully and learn to interpret it faithfully.

If you’re looking for the opportunity to progress toward a career in ministry, a Christian Ministry minor can put you on the right track. This minor can prepare you for pastoral leadership in your church or other Christian ministries. This pre-seminary track can also provide you with a pathway to the Master of Divinity degree. You will have the opportunity to develop a well-rounded theological education through studying personal and professional formation, as well as develop your ministerial abilities and ethics. You will complete lab-based experiences that are designed to strengthen your pastoral identity, spiritual formation, and relational and ministerial skills.

A Christian Studies minor offers you a basic understanding of the Bible and theology. You will be taught ethical knowledge while exploring the virtues and habits that shape Christian character and morality. This minor complements foundational teachings introduced in the Christian worldview foundational course, with an emphasis on discipline and character development.

As you pursue a Christian Theology minor, you can gain a basic understanding of theology and church history. Along with exploring Christian theology and its applications, you will complete coursework that covers all major doctrines while engaging in historical development, contextual diversity and practical applications of theology. If you seek to deepen your theological reasoning, you should consider this minor.