Religion and Philosophy
Religion & Church Leadership
The Religion and Church Leadership major is an interdisciplinary degree designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary for successful ministry, lay or professional, in the Christian church. Students will take a core set of classes helping them establish a solid foundation in biblical studies. They will also choose from a variety of electives in religion, providing further background in Bible and Christian history and thought. Along with the Religion classes, students will take courses from other disciplines selected to round out their knowledge of cultural and social dynamics as and of ethics. Finally, students will learn the fundamental skills in communication and management in order to help them develop skills necessary to succeed in leading ministry programs.
CMU has a chapter of Theta Alpha Kappa, a national honor society for Religious Studies and Theology (advisor: Dr. Daryl Jefferies).
Religion and Church Leadership Program Outcomes
Students will be Biblically literate.
- Students will be Biblically literate.
Fundamental Skills
- Students will have fundamental vocational skills necessary to succeed in leading ministry programs.
Theological Analysis and Reflection
- Students will be able to analyze concrete ministry situations and reflect theologically on those situations
Comparative Religion & Philosophy
The Comparative Religion and Philosophy program provides a route for students who are interested in the ideas and practices that have shaped our world. Students will learn about worldviews, ethics, history and ritual practices from around the globe. They will also learn methods for comparing across this religious and philosophical landscape. The major is useful to students who are interested in international business, politics, law, and global travel.
CMU has two pre-law chapters: Phi Alpha Delta is the national pre-law fraternity, and the Pre-Law Club is for upperclassmen who plan to enter the law profession (advisor: Dr. John Carter).
Comparative Religion & Philosophy Program Outcomes
Articulate
- Articulate and support their own positions in written and oral formats.
Evaluate
- Critically evaluate systems of belief and practice.
Engage
- Responsibly and respectfully engage different philosophical and religious worldviews.
Majors and Minors
Major Minor
BA or BS in Religion and Church Leadership BA in Comparative Religion and Philosophy Religion Minor Religion and Church Leadership Minor Philosophy Minor Comparative Religion and Philosophy Minor