2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

Pre-Ministerial


Given the special challenges of the practice of ministry, students who plan to enter a church ministry should plan to undertake professional education in a theological seminary or divinity school. The best preparation for such professional education is an undergraduate education with breadth in the liberal arts, including significant work in the study of religion and philosophy and in the social sciences. A collection of five especially relevant courses is recommended by the Religious Studies Department and the Office of the Chaplain. These include Religions of the World and How to Study Them (RLST 2000 ), a biblical studies course (RLST 2210  or RLST 2220 ), a course in Christian thought (RLST 3110  or RLST 3120 ), a relevant internship (RLST 4850 ), and one other course to be recommended by the Department of Religious Studies in accordance with the student’s interests. Students interested in church ministry are encouraged to minor in Christian Studies. In addition, students considering a ministerial career should consult the College Chaplain as early as possible.