CERT. OF GRAD STUDIES IN PASTORAL ADMINISTRATION

This program offers a basic understanding of what it is to be human from a Christian perspective and the theological issues of sin and grace. Engages a person in reflection, knowing about ways of prayer, helps a person identify a personal spirituality, and practices of spiritual discipline. Encourages administrators to adopt behaviors of listening, collaborating, conflict resolution, speaking, organizing, and inviting others (particularly staff and volunteers) into decision making processes. Addresses practical issues of finance, building oversight, personnel law and justice, and concepts of building a budget that reflect the theology and mission of the congregation.

Requires one year practicum that links the participant with peers and a mentor on a specific area of personal or professional growth in context of administration and leadership in a congregational or church-related, non-profit setting.

Degree Requirements

STMM 500 Christian Anthropology (3)

STMM 561 Contemporary Christian Spirituality and Prayer (3)

STMM 553 Pastoral Care Skills (3)

STMM 554 Fostering Communities of Faith (3)

STMA 546 Theology of Pastoral Leadership I (3)

STMA 547 Pastoral Administration (3)

STMM 555 Personal Identity and Pastoral Call (3)

Selective in Finance, Human Resources, Church
Related Law, or a Polity Course (3)

MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED ........................................ 24

For Students from Business/Other Background - Needing Theological Grounding:

STMM 500 Christian Anthropology (3)

STMM 561 Contemporary Christian Spirituality and Prayer (3)

STMM 553 Pastoral Care Skills (3)

STMM 554 Fostering Communities of Faith (3)

STMA 546 Theology of Pastoral Leadership I (3)

STMM 556 Professional Identity and Pastoral Call (3)

2 elective courses:

STMA 547 Pastoral Administration, or a polity course from STM; or finance, human resources, church related law from other departments in the university

MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 24

For Students who have earned Master’s in Theology and Need Administration and Leadership Grounding:

STMM 500 Can be waived if completed in previous degree

STMM 561 Can be waived if completed in previous degree

STMM 553 Can be waived if completed in previous degree

STMM 554 Can be waived if completed in previous degree

STMA 546 Theology of Pastoral Leadership I (3)

STMM 556 Professional Identity and Pastoral Call (3)

Up to 3 elective courses:

STMA 547 Pastoral Administration, or a polity course from STM; or finance, human resources, church related law from other departments in the university

MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED ........................................ 15