Ministry
Minor in Ministry
21 to 23 semester hours
Track for students preparing for Christian religious vocations:
Required courses:
- REL 101 Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament)
- REL 102 Christian Scripture (New Testament)
- REL 130 Faith, Life, and Service
- REL 221 Christian Faith, Peace, and Justice or REL 231 Women and Religion
- REL 222 Internship in Ministry
Two of the following:
- HIST/REL 204 Religion in America
- REL 237 Meditation: Theory and Practice
- PHIL 102 Introduction to Ethics
- ANTH 120 Cultural Anthropology
- ANTH 244 Anthropology of Ritual and Symbol
Track for students from non-Christian or no religious tradition:
Required courses:
- REL 101 Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) and/or REL 102 Christian Scripture (New Testament)
- REL 130 Faith, Life, and Service
- AS/REL 212 Asian Religions or AS/REL 275 Buddhism
- REL 222 Internship in Ministry or REL 277 Studies in Religion
Remaining hours for the minor may be chosen from:
- ANTH 120 Cultural Anthropology
- REL 202 Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
- REL 213 Islam
- REL 221 Christian Faith, Peace, and Justice
- REL 231 Women and Religion
- REL 232 African-American Religion
Note: Other courses appropriate for the major and/or to the career plans of the student may be chosen and substituted for the above with the approval of the director. Directed inquiries and teaching assistantships are available on an individual basis.
Carpenter Preparation for Ministry Program
This unique program provides a bridge between the intellectual rigor of the classroom and the living of faith in the world. The program is not only for those students preparing for a religious vocation, but for those with any major or career plans who are interested in integrating faith and life. Both internships and volunteer opportunities are also available.
Carpenter Quest Program
Conducted by the chaplain as part of the Carpenter Preparation for Ministry Program, this unique program helps students integrate religious commitment, intellectual development, and service. The program includes two years of spiritual direction, academic courses, and enrichment activities that support individual efforts to make sense of life, learning, and faith. Students may apply to Quest during, or after completing, their freshman year.