Christian Missions
The Christian Missions major is designed to prepare future missionaries for effective cross-cultural ministry. It seeks to develop understanding of the biblical nature and purpose of missions as well as the biblical, historical and current function of missions. Graduates from this major are able to communicate the unchanging truth of the Bible in other cultural contexts in order to develop fruitful disciples for the Lord in growing indigenous churches.
Curriculum Highlights
- Freshman
- Old Testament Messages
- New Testament Messages
- Sophomore
- Biblical Themes
- Methods of Mentoring
- Survey of Missions
- Junior
- Old & New Testament Prophecy
- Principles & Methods of Missions
- The Gospel & Acts
- The Letters
- Practical Missionary Skills
- Pulpit Speech I & II
- Senior
- Descriptive Linguistics
- The Biblical Minister
- Field Methods in Linguistics
- Cross-Cultural Discipleship
- Current Issues in Missions
- World Religions
For further details see complete major information:
Christian Missions Personal Opportunity Profile
You may also contact Admissions (1.800.BJ.AND.ME) to receive a printed copy of this information.
Key Courses
Principles and Methods of Missions The course is divided into two semesters. The first semester centers on the preparation side of missions. The course is designed to walk the student from the initial stages of the call to the ministry to the beginning of on-the-field ministry. The second semester focuses on the ministry itself: demographics, cross-cultural communication, contacting people, winning the lost in a different culture, starting a church, training the converts, and turning the work over to the nationals. Special emphasis is given to church planting and evaluating ministries and peoples. The top mission boards consider these courses vital to missionary success.
Survey of Missions This course introduces each student to the breadth of missions. The course begins with the Biblical view of missions. Special attention is given to the kinds of ministries and current trends. The course also includes discussions on pertinent historical aspects of missions—successes and failures of the past. Special attention is given to biographical study of great missionaries from the past, focusing on their ministries and devotion to the Lord. Finally, the course concludes with the functions of missions: boards, churches, recruiting, and objectives.
Christian Masterworks You will study the lives and read the works of influential thinkers, analyzing by the Bible their writings, significance, and contributions to Christian thought.
Career Opportunities
The School of Religion extension office and the Office of Missions will assist you in finding positions for Christian service. We work with students to help them select a mission board, and a number of mission board recruiters come to the campus each year. Pastors, camp directors, mission board directors, and other recruiters often visit the campus to find personnel for their ministries.