Division of Biblical Studies

Department of Christian Ministry

Courses:

CMN 1632 WILD Adventure Program- Two hours
An intensive multi-day experience available to incoming first-year and transfer students accepted into the Wilderness Impact on Leadership and Discipleship (WILD) Program. The focus is upon group living and interpersonal dynamics designed to enhance personal spiritual growth through participation in outdoor pursuit activities such as backpacking, canoeing, rock climbing, and rappelling. Significant time is spent on the JBU challenge course leading up to a 7-day trip into a pristine backcountry location ( e.g., the Boundary Waters, the Rocky Mountains, the Smoky Mountains). Additional fee associated with this course.

Offered fall semester

CMN 2213 Foundations and Practice of Christian Ministry - Three hours
A course designed to help students gain a basic understanding of the nature of fulltime Christian service in a variety of arenas. Class activities assist students in understanding the gifts, abilities, and personality God has given them so they can better serve in His Kingdom.
Prerequisite: sophomore standing

Offered fall semester

CMN 2223 Challenge Course Programs and Management - Three hours
Historical, theoretical and experiential understanding of program and management practices associated with the use of adventure initiatives and challenge courses as an educational medium with a variety of populations. Introduction to technical skill development, facilitation strategies, processing techniques, safety procedures, equipment management, program design, evaluation methods, and applications to specific client groups. Use of challenge course programs for ministry in camp and adventure settings is emphasized.

Offered spring semester

CMN 2263 Discipleship and Evangelism - Three hours
A consideration of the Biblical and practical application of discipleship and evangelism. The social, cultural, community, and ontological ramifications of discipleship and evangelism are considered, as well as a critique of current issues, worldview, and the needs of the 21st-century world.

Offered each semester

CMN 2283 Camping and Outdoor Recreation Skills - Three hours
Advanced training in skills essential for an effective camp/recreation career. Students are exposed to outdoor recreational activities, such as riflery, archery, low and high ropes course, backpacking, hiking, swimming, canoeing, and horseback riding. A fee is associated with this course.

Offered upon sufficient request

CMN 2642 Outdoor Leadership: Paddlesports - Two hours
Instruction to prepare students for leadership roles in conducting canoeing experiences in camps, adventure programs, and other wilderness settings. Students gain and demonstrate an understanding of necessary canoeing equipment, trip planning and organization, instruction of basic canoeing strokes, implementation of safety procedures, canoe expeditioning skills and group management on canoe expeditions, stewardship practices in wilderness settings, and ministry opportunities through outdoor adventure pursuits. Field trips required. Additional fee associated with this course.
Open to Outdoor Leadership Ministries majors or minors or by instructor permission only.
Prerequisite: CMN 2383

Offered upon sufficient request

CMN 2652 Outdoor Leadership: Back Packing - Two hours
Instruction to prepare students for leadership roles in conducting backpacking experiences in camps, adventure programs, and other wilderness settings. Students gain understanding of backpacking equipment, trip planning and organization, instruction of basic camping skills, implementation of safety procedures, group management on backpacking trips, stewardship practices in wilderness settings, and
ministry opportunities through outdoor adventure pursuits. Field trips required.
Additional fee associated with this course. Open to Outdoor Leadership Ministries majors or minors or by instructor permission only.
Prerequisite: CMN 2383

Offered upon sufficient request

CMN 2662 Outdoor Leadership: Top Rope Rock Climbing - Two hours
Instruction to prepare students for leadership roles in conducting beginning top rope rock climbing experiences in camps, adventure programs, and other wilderness settings. Emphasis is placed upon site selection, instructor qualifications, assessment of participant skills, proper use and care of equipment, belaying technique, correct use of anchors, climbing site management, stewardship practices in wilderness settings, and ministry opportunities through outdoor adventure pursuits. Field trips required.
Additional fee associated with this course. Open to Outdoor Leadership Ministries majors or minors or by instructor permission only. Prerequisite: CMN 2383

Offered upon sufficient request

CMN 3112 Horsemanship - Two hours
Instruction in teaching horse care, handling, and riding techniques to participants of different ages. Safety, stable management, and ministry opportunities through involvement in the “Right Lead” program at New Life Ranch are addressed. Field trips are required.
Credit available to students other than Outdoor Leadership Ministries majors and minors only by permission of instructor. A fee is associated with this course.
Prerequisite: CMN 2383

Offered upon sufficient request

CMN 3153 Philosophy and Methods of Outdoor Education - Three hours
An examination of effective teaching techniques and administrative programming practices for outdoor experiential education. This course emphasizes development and selection of curriculum and activities appropriate for use in extending the academic classroom to the outdoors. Content is also designed to prepare prospective outdoor education professionals to teach about the outdoor environment in nonformal educational settings. Opportunities to develop, lead and evaluate outdoor education experiences are incorporated.

Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)

CMN 3213 Camp Leadership and Management - Three hours
An introduction to the philosophy of Christian camping and its place in the spiritual, emotional, and educational development of the person. Attention is given to administration and organization of camp life from counselor training to food purchasing. The local camp New Life Ranch hosts the course and serves as a model for observation and learning.

Offered spring semester

CMN 3253 Foundations and Practice of Children’s Ministry - Three hours
Preparation for ministry to children: (1) Globally, to address concerns such as HIV/AIDS, child laborers, child labor, children of war, sexually exploited children, and street children; (2) Professionally, to explore issues of leadership, including safety and liability concerns, children’s ministry models, children with special needs, and job options; and (3) Biblically, to examine faith and spiritual development in children from the theological and historical standpoints of four different Christian traditions.
Prerequisite or corequisite: BBL 34_3 or 36_3

Offered fall semester

CMN 3263 Discipleship Development and Outdoor Ministry - Three hours
Programming philosophy, theories, and principles for designing, conducting, and evaluating camp and adventure programs focused upon disciplining a variety of clientele in various types of Christian residential and wilderness programs. Field trip required.

Offered fall semester (even-numbered years)

CMN 3313 Foundations and Practice of Youth Ministry - Three hours
A study of the basic principles of effective youth ministry. The class focuses on formulating theological, theoretical, and practical models for doing youth ministry, whether in a local church or para-church settings. Credit available only to Youth Ministry majors and minors.
Prerequisites: CMN 2213 and CMN 2313

Offered fall semester

CMN 3323 Youth Ministry Organization and Planning - Three hours
An opportunity for students to develop organizational and planning skills helpful in youth ministry. Building on foundations established in CMN 3313, students examine various approaches to organizing and carrying out youth programs.
Open to Youth Ministry majors and minors only.
Prerequisites: CMN 2213, CMN 2313, and CMN 3313

Offered spring semester

CMN 3373 Leadership for Outdoor Adventure Pursuits - Three hours
Examination of the implementation of Christian focused outdoor pursuits programs, planning and leadership components, outdoor adventure-based administrative techniques, leadership competencies, therapeutic/adaptive considerations, and risk management. Field trip required.
Prerequisites: CMN 2373 and CMN 2383

Offered upon sufficient request

CMN 3434 Wilderness Leadership - Four hours
The Wilderness Education Association’s Wilderness Steward Program. The course involves a full semester of classroom instruction, weekend outings, and an extended expedition of approximately 10 days in a wilderness environment, to provide opportunity for students to develop skills in such outdoor pursuit activities as paddlesports, rockclimbing, and/or winterskills. The focus is on WEA’s leadership philosophy and skills in basic backpacking, leadership skills, decision making, group
dynamics, and communications. The goal is to develop professional Christian leaders who are equipped to use wilderness experiences in the spiritual development of others and who are able to take themselves or a group on wilderness outings which are safe for participants and for the environment in which they travel. Students who successfully complete all phases of the course will be considered for the WEA Wilderness Steward Program certificate. An additional fee is associated with this course.
Prerequisite: CMN 2383

Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)

CMN 3443 Leading Short-Term Missions Trips - Three hours
An opportunity for students to learn about the process of planning, preparing for leading, and debriefing the short-term mission experience. Participation in the Ireland Mission Trip is required.

Offered summer

CMN 3453 Nurturing Spiritual Development in Children - Three hours
An exploration of effective means of nurturing spiritual development in the young. Students are challenged to explore today’s definitions of children’s spirituality, to examine biblical and theological foundations of children’s spirituality, and to understand current theories on children’s spiritual development.

Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)

CMN 3693 Instruction in Outdoor Pursuits - Three hours
Experience in assisting an instructor in one of the outdoor leadership courses. Through the establishment and fulfillment of a learning contract, these student assistants progress through various levels of responsibility in accordance with the instructor’s guidance and course needs.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor

Offered each semester

CMN 4113 Wilderness First Responder - Three hours
Standards of practice for outdoor professionals providing emergency medical care in remote areas. Consideration of prolonged transport times, severe environments, and the use of portable and improvised equipment. Topics include wilderness trauma and illness, search and rescue operations, and environmental emergencies. Upon successful completion of practical and written exams students will receive a two-year Wilderness First Responder certificate from Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS and a two year American Heart Association Adult Heartsaver CPR certification.
An additional fee is associated with this course.

Offered summer term upon sufficient request

CMN 4413 Spiritual Formation in Christian Education - Three hours
A study of theoretical models of spiritual development from an evangelical perspective which gives due consideration to the biblical-theological data. Students study various age groupings for analysis in spiritual development concerns. Implications for Christian Education strategies are discussed.

Offered each semester

CMN 4433 Senior Seminar in Youth Ministry - Three hours
A capstone course in Youth Ministry in which students strive (1) to integrate their previous academic and internship experiences, (2) to complete a professional portfolio of their education, experiences, and work-samples, and (3) to demonstrate competence in their discipline—how to assess needs, find answers, and provide help, information, or advice appropriately; continue personal and professional growth; refine their knowledge base; and increase capacity for personal reflection.
Prerequisite: completion of internship

Offered spring semester

CMN 4443 Critical Concerns with Adolescents - Three hours
An examination of some of the critical issues facing counselors, youth leaders, social workers, and educators by means of journal reviews, interviews, and computer searches. Students research topics such as teenage suicide, substance abuse, pregnancy and abortion, gangs, sexual/physical abuse, and divorce. (Same as FAM 4443)

Offered spring semester

CMN 4463 Senior Seminar in Children & Family Ministry - Three hours
A capstone course in Children and Family Ministry in which students integrate their previous academic and internship experiences, demonstrate competence in their discipline, and create a professional vita reflecting their work, academic accomplishments, and leadership experiences. Students conduct significant research, investigating specific questions posed by social service organizations, churches, or ministry agencies, culminating in a public symposium in which the participants present their findings.
Prerequisite: completion of internship

Offered spring semester

CMN 4481, 4482, 4483 Selected Topics - One to three hours
Topics are chosen from some areas of Christian Education. The student may also do an independent study and research under the supervision of the instructor.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor

Offered upon sufficient request

CMN 4493 Foundations and Practice of Adult and Family Ministries -
Three hours
A presentation of theoretical and biblical foundations and practical information in the overlapping areas of adult education and family ministry. Adult education content includes adult development, teaching strategies, adult learning theory, and instructional learning designed for adults in Christian settings. Family ministry emphases include biblical and theological foundations, and theory and research from the social sciences concerning families. Primary emphasis is placed on helping churches become communities that strengthen families through nurturing interactive faith and providing support during times of crisis.

Offered spring semester (odd-numbered years)

CMN 4511, 4512, 4513 Independent Study in Christian Ministry - One to three hours
Supervised exploration of topics of special interest. The course consists of large assignments of reading, regular consultation with the supervising professor, and written analysis of readings. Prerequisites: 15 hours of Christian Ministries and consent of the Christian Ministries department

Offered upon sufficient request

CMN 4534 Expedition Leadership - Four hours
The Wilderness Education Association’s National Standard Program for the Outdoor Leadership Certification. The NSP involves a full semester of classroom instruction, weekend outings, and a three-week expedition in a wilderness environment. The extended wilderness experiences focus on WEA’s leadership philosophy and their 18-point curriculum. The goal is to develop professional Christian leaders who are equipped to use wilderness experiences in the spiritual development of others and who are capable of planning, organizing, and leading a safe and an environmentally sound wilderness expedition as a setting for outdoor ministry. Students who successfully complete all phases of the course will be considered for WEA Outdoor Leadership Certification. Additional fee associated with this course.
Prerequisite: CMN 2383

Offered spring semester (even-numbered years)

CMN 4544 National Outdoor Leadership School Course - Four to twelve hours
An opportunity to enhance students' professional skills within a wilderness adventure environment. Courses vary in length. Offered in cooperation with the National Outdoor Leadership School. Additional fee associated with this course.
Prerequisite: CMN 2383

Offered each semester, as arranged with OLM advisor

CMN 4554 Outward Bound School Course - Four to twelve hours
An opportunity to enhance students' personal qualities through wilderness adventure. Courses vary in length. Offered in cooperation with an Outward Bound School.
Additional fee associated with this course.
Prerequisite: CMN 2383

Offered each semester, as arranged with OLM advisor

CMN 4611, 4612, 4614 Internship in Christian Ministry - One to four hours
Participation in an approved and supervised ministry activity. Credit is available only to majors and minors within the Division of Biblical Studies. Enrollment may be repeated as necessary to fulfill specified requirements. Grading: ‘S’ or ‘U’. Offered each semester CMN 4619 Internship in Youth Ministry Nine hours A seven-month appointment in which the student serves under a qualified professional in an approved setting. Enrollment is limited to Youth Ministry majors. Grading: ‘S’ or ‘U’.

Offered fall semester

CMN 4651, 4652, 4653, 4654 Internship in Outdoor Leadership
Ministries - One to four hours
Practical experience working under a qualified professional in the area of camp and recreation programs and/or outdoor education. Enrollment may be repeated as needed to fulfill the necessary requirement. Grading: ‘S’ or ‘U’.

Offered each semester