Part One: Required Core: Integrating Faith and Practice (18 credits, required)
These six courses invite students to explore how the classical practices of the church shape congregational life, personal vocation, and public witness in diverse cultural and professional contexts. The courses explore the Openseminary church-practices framework (Theologia, Koinonia, Kerygma, Leitourgia, Diakonia, Paideia) while increasing flexibility and creating space for additional focused study.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THEO 580 | Doing Theology in Context (Theologia) | 3 |
| INTG 580 | Creating Community (Koinonia) | 3 |
| PRMN 580 | Embodying the Good News (Kerygma) | 3 |
| PRMN 581 | Loving to Know (Leitourgia) | 3 |
| CHHM 580 | Serving with Empathy (Diakonia) | 3 |
| SFRM 580 | Growing in Faith (Paideia) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Part Two: Concentration Options (18 credits)
1. Biblical Studies Concentration
This concentration deepens students’ capacity to interpret Scripture for preaching, teaching, and congregational formation. Representative courses include:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIBL 513 | Biblical Interpretation for Ministry (hermeneutics for ministry contexts) | 3 |
| BIBL 581 | Reading the Text 1: Old Testament | 3 |
| BIBL 582 | Reading the Text 2: New Testament | 3 |
| BIBL 583 | Digital and Lexical Tools for Exegesis (original-language tools and research methods) | 3 |
| BIBL 584 | Bible Exegesis (practice in detailed text work) | 3 |
| PRMN 586 | Teaching the Faith (pedagogy for congregational and educational settings) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
2. Theological Studies Concentration
This concentration focuses on systematic, historical, and constructive theology in service of preaching, teaching, and leadership. Representative courses include:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THLE 581 | Doing Theology 1 | 3 |
| THLE 582 | Doing Theology 2 | 3 |
| CHHM 510 | Church in Mission Through History | 3 |
| PRMN 520 | Introduction to Homiletics | 3 |
| INTG 581 | Integrative Ministry Paper | 3 |
| PRMN 583 | Integrative Ministry Project Proposal | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Students complete 18 credits, culminating in integrative written and project-based work that connects theological study to concrete ministry practice.
3. Church Ministry Concentration
This concentration integrates practical theology with leadership, innovation, and community engagement. Designed for pastors and church leaders seeking deep formation in congregational leadership, worship, evangelism, and pastoral care. Representative courses include:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INTG 524 | Church Renewal, Evangelism | 3 |
| PRMN 540 | Organizational Management and Leadership | 3 |
| PRMN 635 | Online Tools for Ministry | 3 |
| INTG 531 | Theology and Practice of Worship | 3 |
| PRMN 510 | Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling | 3 |
| Elective | Approved Contextual or Ministry-Related Course | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
4. Innovation in Ministry Concentration
Ideal for leaders called to start new ministries, experiment with fresh expressions of church, or lead change in existing organizations. Representative courses include:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PRMN 501 | Reimagining Ministry | 3 |
| PRMN 502 | Entrepreneurial Leadership | 3 |
| PRMN 635 | Online Tools for Ministry | 3 |
| INTG 625 | Christian Community Development | 3 |
| PRMN 510 | Two electives in innovation, leadership, or contextual ministry | 6 |
| Total Credits | 18 |