Courses of Study - William Jewell College

Courses of Study –
Christian Related Vocations Program
4. Awareness of growing sense of moral
responsibility, both personal and social.
5. Awareness of the world and its complexities,
especially as they relate to the Christian mission.
Information Base
1. A fundamental understanding of the tools
and methods of biblical interpretation.
2. A basic grasp of biblical history and the
Christian heritage.
3. An awareness of the theological and biblical
resources that shape Christian ethics.
4. Familiarity with the historical, philosophical, and
literary developments of Western civilization.
5. Awareness of non-Christian and non-Western
religious traditions.
6. A basic competence in New Testament Greek
syntax, grammar, and reading skills.
7. Some basic “hands on” experience in
ministry (through the Christian-Related
Vocations program).
II. Subjects in pre-seminary study
By combining their study in the religion department
with a complementary area of study at William
Jewell, students will be better prepared for the significant
learning experiences of seminary and for the
field of service to which they have been called. The
religion major normally requires a minimum of eight
four-hour courses. This requirement leaves enough
hours to pursue another area of study to provide a
solid liberal arts base for seminary study.
Possible combinations are:
Pastoral Ministry – religion + literature or history
Church Music – religion + music
Church Recreation – religion + physical education
Evangelism – religion + communication
Mission Field – religion + foreign language
Christian Counseling – religion + psychology
Denominational Service – religion + business
III. General Information
1. All pre-seminary students should have the
chair of the department of religion or a professor
of that department serve as an academic advisor
throughout their course of study. When a
major other than religion is chosen, a joint
program of advising will be undertaken with a
member of the department of major study
advising in academic matters pertaining to the
major. The double major (religion plus another
area) is strongly recommended.
2. Students desiring continuation of their
Christian-Related Vocation scholarship are
advised to see the director of the Christian-
Related Vocation program at each fall
registration period.
201. Introduction to Ministry Skills. 1 cr. hr. This
course is designed to acquaint new ministry students
with the basic skills involved in Christian ministry.
The course leads students to consider the person of
the minister and the role of the individual in
Christian community. Students will participate in a
ministry-related service event to put into action the
skills learned in class. Students are encouraged to
begin a program of personal spiritual formation,
which is essential for effective Christian ministry.
This course is required of all students receiving the
CRV scholarship. Elective credit only.
203. Ministry Internship. 2 cr. hrs. This course is
designed to give students practical experience in
ministry-related vocations and provide support and
encouragement for students in these ministry settings.
The course is required for all students receiving
the CRV scholarship and may be repeated for a
second semester. Prerequisite: successful completion
of REL 110. Elective credit only.
204. Campus Ministry Internship. 0.5 cr. hr. This
course is designed to give students practical experience
in ministry to their peers within a structure of
support and teaching in the field of pastoral care.
This course is required for all students involved in
the Christian Student Ministries’ Shepherd Ministry.
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. May be
repeated. Elective credit only.
205-211. Issues in Ministry. 1 cr. hr. ea. These
courses are designed to acquaint students with issues
and skills related to ministry in the contemporary
church. These issues will be studied from both practical
and theoretical viewpoints. CRV 203 is the recommended
pre- or co-requisite course for CRV 205-
211. Elective credit only.
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