General Information
In the Keeran School of Bible and Ministry, concentrations offer foundational training in a variety of ministry areas to students who major in Bible and Ministry (or take minors in Ministry).
Minors within the Keeran School of Bible and Ministry provide KCU students an opportunity to broaden their skills in various areas of Christian service and church life. The mission of Kentucky Christian University calls for the participation of all Christians in providing leadership in the Church and in the world. These minors recognize the value of professional church leadership and the necessity of the ministry of all believers.
Concentrations Listing
Total Program Hours Each: 9
Campus Ministry
This course introduces the principles and methods of contemporary campus ministry. Students will research current university campus culture, study foundational principles of campus ministry and emerging adulthood, and outline various practices for engaging the university campus and the local church (Prerequisite: CMM 102) (Offered On Demand)
Discipleship
A study in the scriptural mandates of becoming a disciple of Jesus with emphasis on personal disciplines and discipling others (Prerequisite: CMM 201 or Instructor permission.) (Offered Spring Even Semesters)
Non-Profit Financial Management
An overview of financial tools and rules that will enable church and other not-for-profit leaders to be more effective administrators and decision makers. Topics to be covered include but are not limited to financial statement interpretation, budgeting, charitable giving rules and ministerial compensation issues. (Offered On Demand)
Campus Ministry
This course introduces the principles and methods of contemporary campus ministry. Students will research current university campus culture, study foundational principles of campus ministry and emerging adulthood, and outline various practices for engaging the university campus and the local church (Prerequisite: CMM 102) (Offered On Demand)
Discipleship
A study in the scriptural mandates of becoming a disciple of Jesus with emphasis on personal disciplines and discipling others (Prerequisite: CMM 201 or Instructor permission.) (Offered Spring Even Semesters)
Non-Profit Financial Management
An overview of financial tools and rules that will enable church and other not-for-profit leaders to be more effective administrators and decision makers. Topics to be covered include but are not limited to financial statement interpretation, budgeting, charitable giving rules and ministerial compensation issues. (Offered On Demand)
Conflict Management in Ministry
A study of modeling the New Testament church and dealing appropriately with conflicts that arise in ministry situations (Prerequisites: CMM 201 or instructor permission.)
Discipleship
A study in the scriptural mandates of becoming a disciple of Jesus with emphasis on personal disciplines and discipling others (Prerequisite: CMM 201 or Instructor permission.) (Offered Spring Even Semesters)
Leadership
A study of biblical principles of leadership and the effective use of leadership principles and skills in the local church and other settings (Prerequisite: CMM 201 or Instructor permission.)
Conflict Management in Ministry
A study of modeling the New Testament church and dealing appropriately with conflicts that arise in ministry situations (Prerequisites: CMM 201 or instructor permission.)
Discipleship
A study in the scriptural mandates of becoming a disciple of Jesus with emphasis on personal disciplines and discipling others (Prerequisite: CMM 201 or Instructor permission.) (Offered Spring Even Semesters)
Leadership
A study of biblical principles of leadership and the effective use of leadership principles and skills in the local church and other settings (Prerequisite: CMM 201 or Instructor permission.)
Global Cultures
A comparison and critique of global cultures using a global values model. The purpose is to help students understand, describe, and compare dominant world cultures. This increased awareness of global cultural similarities and dissimilarities supports effective intercultural interaction. (Offered Every Fall)
Major World Religions
A descriptive analysis of the primary features of the major world religions. Special emphasis will be given to their comparison and encounter with Christianity and their significance for Christianity. (Offered Every Fall)
World Evangelism
This course is designed to educate individual Christians, small groups and local congregations in domestic contexts about the motivations, methodologies, and resources effective in reaching diverse cultures for Christ. (Offered Every Fall)
Global Cultures
A comparison and critique of global cultures using a global values model. The purpose is to help students understand, describe, and compare dominant world cultures. This increased awareness of global cultural similarities and dissimilarities supports effective intercultural interaction. (Offered Every Fall)
Major World Religions
A descriptive analysis of the primary features of the major world religions. Special emphasis will be given to their comparison and encounter with Christianity and their significance for Christianity. (Offered Every Fall)
World Evangelism
This course is designed to educate individual Christians, small groups and local congregations in domestic contexts about the motivations, methodologies, and resources effective in reaching diverse cultures for Christ. (Offered Every Fall)
Advanced Pastoral Care
An advanced seminar focusing on the philosophy and practice of pastoral care, giving special attention to ministry in traumatic and crisis situations (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110, CMM 102, CMM 201, or Instructor Permission). (Offered Fall Even Semesters)
Ethics and Medicine (Bioethics)
This course examines the theological and moral implications of the status of human persons as beings created in the image of God as implicated in ethical reflection related to the practice of medicine and related to the rise and proliferation of varied social applications of biotechnology. (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110, and 60 hours) (Offered Every Fall)
Theology and Wellness or Providence and Suffering
Choose between BTH 421 Theology and Wellnes or BTH 412 Providence and Suffering
Advanced Pastoral Care
An advanced seminar focusing on the philosophy and practice of pastoral care, giving special attention to ministry in traumatic and crisis situations (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110, CMM 102, CMM 201, or Instructor Permission). (Offered Fall Even Semesters)
Ethics and Medicine (Bioethics)
This course examines the theological and moral implications of the status of human persons as beings created in the image of God as implicated in ethical reflection related to the practice of medicine and related to the rise and proliferation of varied social applications of biotechnology. (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110, and 60 hours) (Offered Every Fall)
Theology and Wellness or Providence and Suffering
Choose between BTH 421 Theology and Wellnes or BTH 412 Providence and Suffering
Advanced Preaching
An advanced course which builds on basic skills in preaching and explores a variety of sermonic approaches, including inductive and narrative. (Prerequisites: COM 101, CMP 240.) (Offered Spring Odd Semesters)
Contemporary Preaching
An advanced seminar focusing on homiletical theory and practice. Attention is given to current and emerging approaches in sermon development and to developing messages that are theologically sound and culturally sensitive (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110, CMP 240, COM 101.) (Offered Spring Even Semesters)
Expository Preaching
Expository preaching presents a method of Biblical preaching which encourages writing series of sermons from both the Old Testament and New Testament, study plans for developing these series, and development of a yearlong sermon plan. (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110, COM 101 and CMP 240.) (Offered Every Fall)
Advanced Preaching
An advanced course which builds on basic skills in preaching and explores a variety of sermonic approaches, including inductive and narrative. (Prerequisites: COM 101, CMP 240.) (Offered Spring Odd Semesters)
Contemporary Preaching
An advanced seminar focusing on homiletical theory and practice. Attention is given to current and emerging approaches in sermon development and to developing messages that are theologically sound and culturally sensitive (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110, CMP 240, COM 101.) (Offered Spring Even Semesters)
Expository Preaching
Expository preaching presents a method of Biblical preaching which encourages writing series of sermons from both the Old Testament and New Testament, study plans for developing these series, and development of a yearlong sermon plan. (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110, COM 101 and CMP 240.) (Offered Every Fall)
Creative Bible Teaching
This course explores creative and practical methods for teaching the Bible to individuals of all ages. Various teaching techniques are researched, discussed and presented in class by the students. Special studies in leading discussions and presentations. (Offered Every Spring) (Prerequisite: CMY 201.)
Discipleship
A study in the scriptural mandates of becoming a disciple of Jesus with emphasis on personal disciplines and discipling others (Prerequisite: CMM 201 or Instructor permission.) (Offered Spring Even Semesters)
Small Group Ministry
A course examining the needs of women through the family life cycle and in contemporary society. Emphasis will also be on the use of small groups to facilitate effective ministry to women and others within the local church. (Prerequisite: CMY 201.) (Offered On Demand)
Creative Bible Teaching
This course explores creative and practical methods for teaching the Bible to individuals of all ages. Various teaching techniques are researched, discussed and presented in class by the students. Special studies in leading discussions and presentations. (Offered Every Spring) (Prerequisite: CMY 201.)
Discipleship
A study in the scriptural mandates of becoming a disciple of Jesus with emphasis on personal disciplines and discipling others (Prerequisite: CMM 201 or Instructor permission.) (Offered Spring Even Semesters)
Small Group Ministry
A course examining the needs of women through the family life cycle and in contemporary society. Emphasis will also be on the use of small groups to facilitate effective ministry to women and others within the local church. (Prerequisite: CMY 201.) (Offered On Demand)
Children’s Ministry or Family Life Ministries
Choose between CMY 332 Children’s Ministry or CMY 342 Family Life Ministries
Creative Bible Teaching
This course explores creative and practical methods for teaching the Bible to individuals of all ages. Various teaching techniques are researched, discussed and presented in class by the students. Special studies in leading discussions and presentations. (Offered Every Spring) (Prerequisite: CMY 201.)
Introduction to Youth Ministry
This course introduces the principles and methods of contemporary youth work. Students will research current youth culture, study foundational principles of youth ministry and outline various practices for reaching teenagers in the local church. (Prerequisite: CMM 102.) (Offered Every Fall)
Children’s Ministry or Family Life Ministries
Choose between CMY 332 Children’s Ministry or CMY 342 Family Life Ministries
Creative Bible Teaching
This course explores creative and practical methods for teaching the Bible to individuals of all ages. Various teaching techniques are researched, discussed and presented in class by the students. Special studies in leading discussions and presentations. (Offered Every Spring) (Prerequisite: CMY 201.)
Introduction to Youth Ministry
This course introduces the principles and methods of contemporary youth work. Students will research current youth culture, study foundational principles of youth ministry and outline various practices for reaching teenagers in the local church. (Prerequisite: CMM 102.) (Offered Every Fall)
Additional Course Notes
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Bible and Ministry degree are required to complete an approved 42 hours of electives.
Any course credit earned from a school accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by SACS, of the Dept. of Education, CHEA, prior learning credit, certificate credit, and CLEP exams.
Lifelong Friends
“At KCU, you have the opportunity to make lifelong friends with other faculty, staff and students. I know for me, these friendships will continue into eternity as these will be some of my treasures stored in heaven.”
Dr. Mitch Marshall, KCU Professor
