Practical Ministry

This intensive course provides a foundation to understand and effectively address HIV/AIDS. A clear and unique science-based reframing of HIV/AIDS as “a fragile virus and a preventable infection” provides faith […]

This is an introductory course to Pastoral Counseling. The student becomes familiar with the broad scope of pastoral counseling: what it is; how the pastoral/ministerial identity affects its practice; how […]

Worship is the signal activity of corporate meaningful activity in the church. The corporate gathering of the cultus-praise and worship of God – both directs the congregation’s attention toward the […]

This study of the polity and practice of the African Methodist Episcopal church prepares the student for informed and effective leadership at the local and connectional level.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the Christian educational task of the Church. It includes an examination of the biblical, theological, and social foundations pertinent to the […]

The enhancement of preaching skills in a structured learning situation is the purpose of this course. The student will be aided in the development of a mature pulpit presence and […]

This course is designed to: 1) help students discover the interconnectedness of context, theology, language, and the seminary curriculum with ministry that is faithful to the gospel; 2) introduce students […]

The course will present a church and ministry community and economic development models that highlight the “call” of the church to serve as a sacred space in which broken persons […]

Study of fundamental principles of sermon construction and delivery, involving practical demonstrations of these principles by each student.