Nov 23, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

The School of Ministry



Jonathan Grenz, Ph.D., Dean

Faculty

Professors

  • Karelynne Ayayo, Th.D.
  • Paul Copan, Ph.D.
  • Bryan Froehle, Ph.D.
  • Jonathan Grenz, Ph.D.
  • E. Randolph Richards, Ph.D.

Associate Professors

  • Bernard Cueto, Ph.D.
  • Ryan Gladwin, Ph.D.
  • Paul Gould, Ph.D.
  • Mike Griffin, Ph.D.
  • Kyle Faircloth, Ph.D.
  • Nathan Lane, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors

  • Wanjiru Gitau, Ph.D.
  • Jesse Grenz, Ph.D.
  • Brandon Rickabaugh, Ph.D.
  • Brian Shockey, Ph.D.

Instructors

  • Mark Kaprive, M.A.

 

The mission of the School of Ministry is to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for effective Christian ministry.

A successful graduate of the School of Ministry will:

  • Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of the biblical, theological, historical, and practical dimensions of the Christian faith.
  • Demonstrate the skills to provide Christian leadership in a specific area of the church’s ministry.
  • Display the character necessary for effective Christian ministry.

Note: School of Ministry majors are required to complete BIB 1003 - Exploring the Bible .

SOM Traditional Core Requirements

Please refer to the major or concentration for program-specific requirements.

Required Core Courses for School of Ministry Majors (Traditional)  

Programs of Study in the School of Ministry

Majors 

Minors

Certificates