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Ray Seilhamer, Gary House, Gary Newton, David Rahn History of Christian Ministry Education at Huntington When Huntington University was founded as Central College in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, the College offered a three-year Bible course called “Preachers Normal” for ministerial candidates. In 1909, the program was expanded to the Theological Department which included Greek, Hebrew, homiletics, general church history, and related courses. In 1940, the Theological Department was reorganized as the Huntington College Theological Seminary, which then granted the Bachelor of Divinity degree to its seminary graduates. In 1972, the Graduate School of Christian Ministries replaced the Seminary and offered the master of Christian ministry degree for those planning to be ordained for the Christian ministry and subsequently, the master of educational ministry for those interested in educational ministry in churches and parachurch organizations. A third program in youth ministry was begun in 1995, and the degree designations were changed to master of arts in the various Christian ministries. The designation of the master of arts in Christian ministries was changed in 1998 to more accurately reflect the intended focus of the degree; it is now called the master of arts in pastoral ministries. A fourth program, the master of arts in counseling ministries, was added to the curriculum in the fall semester, 2003. In 2005, the master of arts in educational ministries was changed to master of arts in discipling ministries to help reflect the changing needs of those in ministry. Statement of Purpose The Graduate School of Christian Ministries exists to prepare men and women for leadership in the disciple-making priority of the church. The Graduate School enjoys a distinctive affiliation with the United Brethren in Christ church that helps the School serve all whose passion is the priority of the Great Commission; a distinctive affiliation with the University that helps the Graduate School to serve all who value faith-integrated critical thinking; and a distinctive affiliation with the Link Institute that helps the Graduate School serve all who share the belief that research can be employed to assist cutting-edge ministry. While the programs primarily target the needs of regional professionals, they are also designed with the flexibility to accommodate students seeking immersion in a community of scholars who desire to prepare men and women for ministry that honors God. Accreditation and Affiliation Huntington University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, Phone 800-621-7440). The master of arts in pastoral ministries degree is recognized by the Education Commission of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ as the education standard for ordination. The GSCM and the University’s undergraduate Department of Ministry and Missions maintains a number of strategic affiliations, including the Evangelical Teacher Training Association, National Association of Evangelicals, North American Professors of Christian Education, Wesleyan Urban Coalition, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Network of Youth Ministries, Youth for Christ, Youth Specialties, and Sonlife Ministries. Degrees and Programs The Graduate School of Christian Ministries offers programs leading to the master of arts in pastoral ministries, the master of arts in discipling ministries, the master of arts in youth ministries, the master of arts in youth ministries leadership, the master of arts in counseling ministries and the diploma in pastoral ministries. Master of Arts Programs The master's degree curricula are nontraditional, structured to meet the needs and constraints of persons active in ministry. The content and structure of each degree program is determined by the nature of the ministerial task and is structured to nurture personal integrity as well as professional competence. The curriculum is designed to integrate a biblical and theoretical classroom component with practical field experience as it nurtures knowledge of the discipline and the character and skills of the minister. Effort is made to cultivate and prepare leaders to be faithful, effective, and compassionate ministers in the service of Jesus Christ. Requirements for Graduation Candidates for the master of arts degrees must meet these general requirements:
Plan for Study The most common delivery format for graduate courses is two-by-three. Classes scheduled in the two-by-three format meet for two consecutive days during each of three successive months. The Graduate School offers courses in a tri-semester format. Courses are taught during fall (September to November), winter (January to March), and spring (April to June) semesters. Some courses are offered in more intensive modules and others include a distance-learning component. The Graduate School reserves the right to cancel classes with an enrollment of less than five students and to close classes at a maximum announced enrollment. Areas of Concentration Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries Program Objectives To prepare graduate students for biblical and psychological counseling competency dealing with the emotional, social, and spiritual needs within the Christian community.
Achievement in these areas is measured by classroom interaction, academic papers, case studies, supervised training, personal interviews, the students’ mentoring experiences, and the ministry culmination project. Master of Arts in Discipling Ministries Program Objectives To prepare graduate students to equip, teach, and lead others to grow and serve as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Achievement in these areas is measured by classroom interaction and course projects, examinations, the students’ mentoring experiences, and the culmination project. Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministries Program Objectives To prepare graduate students for healthy and balanced pastoral leadership.
Achievement in these areas is measured by classroom interaction and course projects, accumulated material in the ministry portfolio, the students’ mentoring, and the culmination project. Master of Arts in Youth Ministries Program Objectives To prepare graduate students for faithful and effective youth ministry leadership.
Achievement in these areas is measured by classroom interaction and course projects, accumulated material in the ministry portfolio, the students’ mentoring, and the culmination project. Diploma in Pastoral Ministries The diploma in pastoral ministries program is open to men and women who are at least thirty five years of age and active in ministry, but have not completed a degree in undergraduate studies. While the diploma program does not lead to a degree, students participate in undergraduate and graduate level course work. A total of fifty-two hours of study is required, twenty-five semester hours of undergraduate and graduate level prerequisite courses, seventeen semester hours from the required ministry classes, and ten from elective classes. Continuing Education Program The Graduate School of Christian Ministries provides a program of continuing education to assist the practicing pastor or church leader to become more effective in ministry by making available opportunities to focus on the special needs of the church and its ministry. Seminars, conferences, workshops, and retreats are offered in areas such as preaching, current theological tensions, and personal spiritual renewal. Continuing Education Units (CEU) may be given to participants based on ten contact hours of satisfactory participation in an approved course. The CEU provides a uniform measure of non-credit, post-secondary study, used by professionals in a variety of fields to verify an educational experience that has helped them maintain or improve their skills. A CEU may be sent to other agencies at the students’ request. CEU’s may not be transferred or converted to academic credit. Regular Admission Persons seeking admission to the Graduate School of Christian Ministries must give evidence of a substantial Christian character and of having earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited undergraduate institution. All applicants must submit an application for admission with accompanying essay responses. Transcripts of all academic work completed must be received from the institutions where undergraduate and graduate work was taken. Non-Regular Admission Applicants from a non-accredited institution or graduate school may be granted provisional admission based on an assessment of the students’ abilities to succeed and on evaluations of prior course work. Graduate students not wishing to pursue a master’s degree may register for non-credit as an auditor. A senior in the final semester of the baccalaureate degree may register for a maximum of two graduate courses with the approval of the graduate dean. Graduate courses may not be used to meet undergraduate degree requirements. Special Admission Experienced men and women who do not hold a baccalaureate degree, but who demonstrate substantial Christian character, may be admitted to specific courses as special students. Not more than two special students may register for any course. Credits earned as a special student may not be applied toward a master’s degree. Transfer Students Up to sixteen semester hours of previously earned graduate credit that satisfies specific course requirements may be transferred into the Graduate School of Christian Ministries. Students who have been admitted to the Graduate School of Christian Ministries who wish to take courses at other graduate institutions must receive prior approval from the Dean of the Graduate School of Christian Ministries before enrolling in a course to ensure that credits will be transferred. (Note: Up to fourteen semester hours of previously earned graduate credit that satisfies specific course requirements, or courses in master of arts in youth ministries and the master of arts in youth ministries leadership may be transferred into the Graduate School.) Second Master’s Degree Students who wish to complete a second master’s degree in a different field within the Graduate School of Christian Ministries may be permitted to count up to seventeen hours of the Core toward the second degree. Spouses Spouses of students enrolled in the Graduate School are welcome to participate in all student activities, including classes in which their spouses are enrolled. Classification of Students Graduate students are those enrolled in the Graduate School of Christian Ministries who have completed a recognized baccalaureate degree. Special graduate students are those who do not meet regular admission requirements or who do not wish to take graduate courses for credit. Full-time Students who are enrolled in at least nine hours of courses in any academic semester are considered full-time students. Part-time Students who are enrolled in fewer that nine hours in any academic semester are considered part-time students. Auditors Non-regularly admitted students and regular students may enroll as auditors, provided they register and pay fees. No academic credit is granted. The work load for auditing a class is established by the professor. Academic Policies in the Graduate School Grading System The Graduate School uses a traditional grading system based on a four point scale. The grades are interpreted as follows, with grade points as shown: A – Excellent Achievement 4.0 B – Commendable Achievement 3.0 C – Satisfactory Achievement 2.0 D – Unsatisfactory Achievement 1.0 F – Failure to Achieve 0.0 Course grades between A and F may be assigned with a +/- to which 0.33 points for each credit are added or subtracted in calculating a grade point average. Grades of Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory may be assigned in selected courses but do not affect the gpa. An Incomplete may be assigned which must be removed to avoid its becoming an F. A record of Audit is posted for those satisfactorily completing an audited course. A record of Withdrawn is posted after a student withdraws from a course. The Incomplete An Incomplete (I) is given when some portion of a course requirement essential to receiving credit for the course has not been completed. The I must be removed by midterm of the following semester. Failure to fulfill this requirement in the time allowed will result in an F. A grade of Incomplete in regular courses is given only under the most compelling circumstances. Lack of adequate time to complete course requirements is ordinarily not sufficient cause to grant an I unless there has been a serious illness or other extenuating circumstances which directly affect the completion of requirements. Requests for an Incomplete are to be initiated by the students, supported by the course instructors and must be approved by the dean of the graduate school before the end of the semester. Any Incomplete carried into a semester and completed in that semester becomes a part of the cumulative record reviewed at the end of that semester. If a grade is reported which replaces an I prior to the beginning of the semester, the registrar will compute the grade index and show the work as having been completed. Repeating a Course Students must repeat courses in which they have received an unsatisfactory grade of D. With the permission of the dean of the graduate school, they may also repeat courses in which they have received a grade of C or above. When repeating a course, students will register for the course as a repeat course and will be charged tuition as with any other course. Should students be unable to schedule a required course to be repeated before graduation, it may be necessary to arrange to take the course by tutorial instruction, which will incur additional charges. Although both grade entries become part of the permanent record, only the repeat course counts as credit toward graduation and is used in computing the cumulative grade point average. Grade Reports and Transcripts Final semester grades are submitted by the instructor to the Office of the Registrar and are reported to the students and the advisors by that office. Final grades are released to the students only by the registrar, provided the students have met all financial obligations for the semester. Students in good standing who have met all financial obligations may obtain student copies of their complete transcripts without charge. Requested official copies bearing the seal and signature of the registrar are sent directly to the designated employer, agency, or graduate school only at the written request of the students. Federal law requires that students submit a written request that bears the students’ signatures. Student Records and Privacy When students are enrolled at an institution of higher learning, a substantial amount of personal information and educational data is collected, maintained, used and disseminated. The University recognizes and desires to protect the rights of privacy of students over the age of eighteen, providing access to their educational data, and the right to challenge the contents of their records for inaccurate or misleading information. In general only those persons directly involved in the educational process have access to the students’ records unless the students give written permission to release the information. The University maintains a complete policy statement in accord with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, obtainable from the Office of the Registrar. Academic Honesty The academic community places high value on intellectual honesty. Representation of work as one’s own, but taken from another source by plagiarism or cheating, is a serious offense and will result in failure for the paper or exam and, in some circumstances, failure for the course and recommendation for dismissal from the Graduate School of Christian Ministries. Plagiarism is the use of ideas, information, or wording of another without proper acknowledgment, leaving the false impression that the material is original with the students. Students will be held responsible for knowing the difference between legitimate and illegitimate use of source material. Probation Any regularly enrolled students whose cumulative gpa falls below 2.0 will be placed on academic probation. To be removed from probation, students must complete an additional six hours with a cumulative gpa of 2.0 or higher. If sufficient progress has not been made to remove the probation, continuation at the Graduate School of Christian Ministries will be reviewed. Class Attendance Students are expected to attend all class sessions. Students should not absent themselves from class without clearance from their respective professors. Work missed by late entrance or absence must be completed to the satisfaction of the instructor. Each faculty member is responsible for granting excuses for up to nine hours of class time. Faculty members have the ability to grant exception for extenuating circumstances up to one-third of the class. More than 14 hours missed by the students will result in the students failing the course. Registration and Advising Registration for entering students is open until two weeks prior to the first meeting day for a class and can be completed in person, by mail, or by phone. For continuing students, registration for the fall semester is in July, registration for the winter semester is in November, and the registration for the spring semester is in March. Although faculty advisors attempt to provide the best available information, the students are ultimately responsible for course selection and construction of their program. It is the students’ responsibility to see that program requirements are met and that the courses for the intended area of concentration are taken in proper sequence. Registration is complete when all registration forms have been filled out and signed, submitted to the registrar, and financial arrangements are completed. Continuing Registration Continuing registration may be required by some financial aid programs. To maintain continuing status, students must continue to register for each succeeding semester in the degree program in which the students have enrolled. Dropping and Adding Students may drop a course or add a course through the first day of the 2 x 3 but may petition to withdraw from a course with a grade of W through the third day. Students who drop or withdraw from a class will be charged tuition and fees based on the amount of time spent in class. Students who register for a class but do not attend will be charged based on the number of times the class has met on the date they officially withdraw. The regular registration period for a class ends two weeks prior to the first meeting day for that class. Withdrawal Procedures Students who wish to withdraw from a course may do so by securing a class withdrawal form from the Graduate School Office and by obtaining the signature of the advisor or the graduate dean. Students who officially withdraw from class before the end of the third day of class will receive a grade of W. After the third day, or if the students do not officially withdraw, a grade of F will be assigned. If students do not complete the arrangements for withdrawal, their record will show unofficial withdrawal with courses assigned an automatic grade of F, and they are not entitled to honorable dismissal. Financial Costs and Assistance Every effort is made to keep costs to a minimum. Because of the generosity of friends and alumni of the University and the supporting denomination, Graduate School tuition is substantially reduced. All members of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ who enroll in the GSCM are eligible to receive a further grant in the amount of thirty-three percent of graduate tuition. Tuition and Fees Tuition per Hour $280 Application Fee $ 20 Audit Charge per Credit Hour $145 Tutoring per Credit Hour $260 Ministry Mentor Fee per Semester $ 80 Time Extension Fee $130 Senior Adult (over 55) per course $130 Refund Policies Students who officially withdraw or who reduce their course credit load may be entitled to a refund of the tuition according to the following schedule. Prior to the beginning of classes, full tuition is refunded. For withdrawals after the official beginning of classes, the date used to compute any refund is the official date of withdrawal. Any financial assistance to the students is prorated. Students who have been dismissed may not appeal for refund of tuition. For Regular 2 X 3 Classes First Class Day 80% After First Day No Refund Students who are considering a reduction of their status from full-time to part-time or who are planning to withdraw during the semester should discuss those plans with the dean of the graduate school since most financial assistance is based on the number of hours enrolled and may be reduced in accordance with the number of hours maintained. Students receiving Federal Title IV Student Financial Assistance may be entitled to a refund in accordance with the Federal Refund Policy or the Federal Statutory Pro Rata Refund Policy. All refund distributions will be made according to federal laws and regulations. Students with questions regarding these policies should contact the Office of Business and Finance. Payment of Student Accounts Prior to the beginning of classes, an official billing is sent to each student for the subsequent semester. Billed expenses are due by August 10 for the fall semester, December 10 for the winter semester, and March 10 for the spring semester. It is expected that the bill will be paid in full by the beginning of the semester. Students may make advance payments to the University that will be held in trust on their accounts prior to receiving billings for the coming term. Students unable to pay in full may choose to arrange private financing for educational expenses through one of several private lenders. The Office of Financial Aid is able to provide information about such lenders. Arrangements should be completed several weeks prior to enrollment. Clearance To Attend Class Until all financial obligations are met, registration is not complete. Students will not be able to attend classes until financial arrangements have been made. Unpaid Student Accounts Students delinquent in the settlement of any of their accounts with the University forfeit University privileges, including class attendance. Students whose accounts are not paid in full or are not otherwise provided for are not issued grade reports or permitted to register for a new class. Graduation cannot take place and no transcripts of credit will be issued until all financial obligations have been cleared. A service charge of 1.5 % or $30, whichever is greater, is added to any unpaid balance in the student account as of the last working day of each month. Graduate Student Assistantship A limited number of graduate assistantships are available as tuition grants. Student Loan Programs Federal Stafford Loans are made by students’ local banks and other local agencies in amounts ranging to $7500 for graduate students. Subsidized Stafford Loans are government subsidized for students whereby no interest accrues to the students while they are attending classes full-time. Repayment begins six months after the students cease to be full-time. Unsubsidized Stafford Loans are government loans whereby the interest begins immediately. Federal Perkins Loans are made through the University from federal monies on the basis of students’ financial needs and availability of funds. Loans range from $500 to $3000 per year or $15,000 for the completion of students’ degrees. Repayment begins nine months after graduation or less than half-time enrollment with a repayment schedule over 10 years at 5% interest and minimum monthly payments of $40. Cancellation benefits are available for full-time teaching service in classes for handicapped or in schools with high concentration of pupils from low-income families. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Novus charges may be made to complete payment on students’ accounts up to the limit of the charge card amount. Veterans Veterans’ Benefits provided by government agencies may be used at Huntington. The University is approved for educational training of veterans and their families under US Code Title 38, Section 1775. Applications and certifications for veterans programs are handled through the Office of the Registrar. Vocational Rehabilitation Grants are under the provision of Public Law 565, in which the federal and state governments jointly provide funds for grants to students who have a physical or mental impairment which constitutes a vocational handicap. The State Vocational Rehabilitation Division determines the grants which may be applied to tuition and certain fees. The Office of Financial Aid will complete the requested Financial Aid Communications form. Lectureships Friends of the GSCM established the Ronald A. Hoffman Lectureship in 1981, to bring to campus men and women who have distinguished themselves in service to the church to lecture in the areas of preaching, leadership, pastoral care, evangelism, youth and educational ministries. The Myers Funeral Home Lectureship was established in 2004. The purpose of this lectureship is to help caregivers within the church and community deal with death, dying, and grief issues. The Core Curriculum: Courses, Values and Expectations The Core Curriculum of the Graduate School helps students in all programs attain the understanding and skills necessary for effective leadership and biblical faithfulness while integrating important ministry values. The Ministry Core and Biblical Core courses include Philosophical Foundations of Ministry, Historical Foundations of Ministry, Equipping Strategies, Ministry Assessment, Ministry Mentor, Ministry Culmination Project, Hermeneutics, New Testament Foundations, Old Testament Foundations, Theological Foundations, Biblical and Theological Foundations of Discipleship, and Biblical Theology. Additionally, the following five overarching values are woven throughout the program such that each course explicitly identifies objectives that are addressed in the scope of the course: (a) leadership, (b) spiritual formation, (c) biblical and theological foundations, (d) interpersonal relationships, and (e) ministry management. Students will also be expected to pass proficiency exams in each of the following three areas during their academic program: (a) New Testament, (b) Old Testament, and (c) Theology or take the corresponding courses. The proficiency exam requirement can also be satisfied by demonstrating that a corresponding course was taken at the undergraduate level with at least a B- grade. Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries The master of arts in counseling ministries degree program requires the completion of 48 semester hours, including 11 hours in Basic Ministry Core, 12 hours in Bible and Theology Core, 18 hours in Counseling Core and seven hours of counseling electives. Ministry Core 11 hours MC 505 Philosophical Foundations of Ministry MC 507 Ministry Mentor MC 527 Ministry Assessment MC 607 Equipping Strategies MC 650 Ministry Culmination Project I MC 651 Ministry Culmination Project II Bible and Theology Core 12 hours BC 502 Hermeneutics BC 512 Biblical Theology BC 610 Old Testament Foundations BC 625 New Testament Foundations Prerequisites: BC 630 Theological Foundations* *Students must demonstrate proficiency in this area by one of the following ways: 1) having a course at the undergraduate level with at least a B- grade; 2) pass the competencey test given by the graduate school; 3) take the class, which will add hours to the counseling program. Counseling Core 18 hours CM 600 Ethics, Counseling and the Law CM 615 Counseling Practicum CM 620 Psychological Testing for Counselors CM 625 Theories and Principles of Counseling CM 630 Marriage and Family Counseling FM 561 Biblical and Theological Foundations of the Family FM 562 Building Strong Families Electives 7 hours Electives may be chosen from the following. CM 640 Sexuality and Christian Counseling CM 645 Counseling with Addicted Persons CM 650 Counseling Through Groups CM 655 Mental Health and Aging CM 660 Counseling Adolescents CM 670 Counseling Children DM 521 Human Development and Spiritual Formation FM 564 Family Centered Church Programming PF 698 Clinical Pastoral Education PM 580 Pastoral Counseling Master of Arts in Discipling Ministries The master of arts in discipling ministries degree program requires the completion of 48 semester hours, including nine hours in Ministry Core, 12 hours in Bible, History and Theology Core, 15 hours in the Discipling Core and the students may obtain a specialization with 12 hours in one of the following areas of specialization. Ministry Core 9 hours MC 505 Philosophical Foundations of Ministry MC 507 Ministry Mentor MC 527 Ministry Assessment MC 650 Ministry Culmination Project I MC 651 Ministry Culmination Project II Bible, History and Theology Core 12 hours BC 502 Hermeneutics BC 510 Historical Foundations BC 512 Biblical Theology BC 515 Biblical and Theological Foundations of Discipleship Prerequisites: BC 610 Old Testament Foundations* BC 625 New Testament Foundations* BC 630 Theological Foundations* *Students must demonstrate proficiency in this area by one of the following ways: 1) having a course at the undergraduate level with at least a B- grade; 2) pass the competencey test given by the graduate school; 3) take the class, which will add hours to the discipling ministries program. Discipling Ministries Core 15 hours DM 521 Human Development and Spiritual Formation DM 525 Teaching and Learning Strategies DM 531 Curriculum Design for Disciple-Making DM 541 Small Group Strategies for Disciple-Making EV 531 Strategies of Evangelism Specializations 12 hours Twelve hours in one of the following specializations must be taken in the corresponding area to earn a specialization in that area. Children’s Ministry CM 670 Counseling Children DM 515 Outreach to Unchurched Children DM 520 Church Ministry to Children FM 561 Biblical & Theological Foundations of the Family FM 564 Family-Centered Church Programming Youth Ministry Courses to fulfill this specialization are being developed at the time of this publication. Students will take four courses out of six to fulfill the youth ministry specialization. Contact the Graduate School Office for additional information. Family Ministry CM 630 Marriage and Family Counseling FM 561 Biblical and Theological Foundations of the Family FM 562 Building Strong Families FM 564 Family Centered Church Programming Elective chosen from any other ministry program Adult Leadership LD 530 Principles of Leadership LD 545 Conflict Management LD 577 Leading the Change Process MC 607 Equipping Strategies Elective chosen from any other ministry program College Student Development CM 625 Theories and Principles of Counseling DM 510 Student Development Strategies | ||||||||||||||
