Pre-Ministry Studies Global Academy

Lifework with a Calling

Why Pre-Ministry Studies Global?

Pre-Ministry Studies Global Academy is a broad program that introduces students to general principles of missional leadership in both traditional and non-traditional ministry practices in global contexts. 

Students learn how to assess a person's faith development in a contextualized setting and learn how to offer spiritual care to people from various faith backgrounds. 

The courses survey missional practices from personal, spiritual, theological, relational, and congregational perspectives by exploring the best practices of missional leaders and communities globally. A practicum exposes the student to the integration of missional practices in everyday living. 

Core courses

Livingstone Signature Series - 9 credit hours

What is the mission of God in our world and what is my role in it?
How do I grow spiritually, help other Christians to grow spiritually, and join other believers in engaging my community?
How do I share my faith in a dialogical, non-confrontational way?

Major courses

Missional Context Core - 3 credit hours

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How can a missional perspective shape our understanding of African history and its relevance today?
How can a missional perspective shape our understanding of Asian history and its relevance today?
How can a missional perspective shape our understanding of Latin history and its relevance today?
How can a missional perspective shape our understanding of Western history and its relevance today?

Ministry Studies Core - 3 credit hours

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How can I develop an effective personal disciplemaking strategy?
How can theological principles guide effective missional church planting strategies?

Global Theology Core - 12 credit hours

How do communities express Christian faith through local culture?
What does it mean to be a Christian moral person in today’s world?
How does Scripture shape our understanding of race, ethnicity, and unity?
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How does evangelical theology engage with African experience?
How does evangelical theology engage with African-American experience?
How does evangelical theology engage with Asian experience?
How does evangelical theology engage with Latin American experience?
How does evangelical theology engage with Postmodern experience?

General education courses

General Education Requirements - 3 credit hours

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Critical and analytical reading and thinking skills
Personal writing as a missional communication skill
Essay writing for academic and professional purposes