Minor in Ministry or Chaplaincy!
Pending final approval, we are excited to offer a new Minor program giving cadets and students the chance to explore the work of Ministry and Chaplaincy. Through this program, students will have the opportunity to take a variety of exciting courses in Ministry, Philosophy, Literature, History, and more as they grow in their understanding of the impact and opportunities of religion in the world today.
To Complete a Ministry Minor:
Students must complete:
Ministry 101: Models of Ministry
Ministry 301: Ministry Practicum
3 Applicable Elective Courses
To Complete a Chaplaincy Minor:
Students must complete:
Ministry 101: Models of Ministry
Ministry 302: Chaplaincy Practicum
Ministry 303: Pastoral Counseling
2 Applicable Elective Courses
Electives Currently Offered:
- a. MINS 207 Holy Land in Scripture, History, and Politics
- b. MINS 208 World Religions
- c. MINS 209 Missions: Global Missional Engagement
- d. MINS 210 Ministry Special Topic
- e. MINS 401 Independent Study in Ministry
- f. MINS 303 Pastoral Counseling *This course or other substitute approved by Department Head of English, Fine Arts, and Communications as suitable is REQUIRED for Chaplaincy minors.
- g. PSYC 319 Psychological Resiliency (can be substituted for MINS 402 with permission of the department head)
- h. ENG 211 Mythology
- i. ENG 212 Bible as Literature
- j. PHIL 290 Ethics
- k. PHIL 302 Philosophy of Religion
- l. PHIL 410 Humanity in Crisis: The Problems of Good and Evil
- m. HIST 302 Islamic Conquest
- n. HIST 361 Early Islamic History
- o. PSCI 348 Theories of Peace and War
- p. PCSI 492 Religion in Politics
- q. LDR 433 The Bible on Leadership
- r. A special topics course or independent study (any department) approved by the Department Head of English, Fine Arts, and Communications as suitable for the Ministry/Chaplaincy Minor.
Study Abroad:
In 2022, Chaplain Aaron Meadows led students on the first study-abroad trip for the new Pre-Ministry/Chaplaincy Focus program offered to students. These cadets had the amazing opportunity to travel all around Israel learning about culturally and religiously significant sights and places – and seeing them firsthand. Students then engaged in interesting readings and exciting discussions to enrich their experience and grow their knowledge.
Upcoming Trips:
- Travel to the Holy Land – March 9-19 2023 (partially over Spring Break) – 3 HR Credit
- Explore Israel and the West Bank, experience history, faith, and politics, and have the adventure of a lifetime! Cost is $4600 and includes airfare, in-country expenses, and course credit. Learn more and sign up at this link: https://citadel.abroadoffice.net/internal-program-description-Holy-Land-Course-Spring-Break-2023-214478-0.html
- Journey to Ecuador – May 19-29 2023 – 3 HR Credit
- Learn about indigenous cultures, serve and connect in local communities, and see the impact of mission work across the globe. Cost is $2,400 and $2,000 for those not seeking course credit, which includes airfare, in-country expenses, missions materials, and more.