Christian Ministry Division Courses
Course Numbering System
All courses are designated by an Alpha designation and three digit number.
• The alpha designation indicates the discipline area of the course;
• The first numeric digit indicates level;
• The second numeric digit indicates a thematic group;
• The third digit indicates sequence within the group.
Levels (First Numeric Digit)
1 Introductory courses (no prerequisites)
2 Introductory courses (may have prerequisites)
3 Relatively specialized courses (may have level 1 or 2 courses as prerequisites)
4 Highly specialized courses (have prerequisites and include independent studies and senior practica)
Courses offered within the Winnipeg Theological Cooperative are identified in the course descriptions by University of Winnipeg numbering
system (e.g. TBIST 7259)
Courses with MIN precursor are designed for the professional degree accredited by Association of Biblical Higher Education. A limited number may be transferred into a university college degree program, and in some cases, credit may not be held for both a MIN course and an REL course when the content is similar. Please contact the Registrar for more information.
MIN 103 Spiritual Formation (3) (CFOT only) (A)
This course deals with selected disciplines and rhythms of the spiritual life in ecumenical and historical perspective. (formerly 3.103)
MIN 105 Introduction to the Ministry of Christian Education (3) (A)
This course is designed to introduce foundational concepts and practices in Christian education and discipleship. It is directed toward enabling participants to understand basic issues and correlations between developmental theory, the process of discipleship and the nature of the teaching learning process. (formerly 3.105)
MIN 112 Introduction to Christian Education (2) (A)
This course is designed to acquaint students with the principles of the teaching-learning process, and to gain an understanding of the teaching ministry of the church. It will assist the student in understanding appropriate methods of teaching for different ages within the church, and to develop skills in teaching those groups. Attention will also be given to a critical assessment of those teaching materials used within the Salvation Army.
MIN 120 The Salvation Army and its Mission (3) (A)
This course is designed to explore the unique ways The Salvation Army has understood its mission in light of the gospel. The unique blending of evangelism and social ministry will be featured, along with ways that the Movement’s structure facilitates that mission. (formerly 3.120)
MIN 140 Introduction to Officership (3) (A)
This course is designed to introduce candidates to the vocation of Salvation Army officership. It will develop some of the biblical foundations of officership; create an understanding of its place in the context of The Salvation Army; and outline some of the tasks undertaken by officers. The student will gain an essential framework for understanding Salvation Army history and the doctrines of the Salvation Army, along with the essentials of an officer’s covenant. The course will include a practical component. (formerly 3.140)
MIN 200/201/300/301/400/401 Christian Service Practicum (1) (O)
Each 48 hour practicum requires students to be engaged in an approved position of ministry. In addition, students attend a faculty-led seminar related to their type of service. Supervision
will be provided by persons from both the field and faculty. Prerequisite (or taken concurrently): MIN 207. (Normally 30 credit hours completed with a grade of C or higher).
MIN 181/281 Field Seminar I
The overall objective of field education is to assist cadets in developing skills associated with officership in The Salvation Army. This practicum provides an orientation to the city of Winnipeg as a context for mission. Cadets will learn to observe and evaluate the strengths and needs of community, and through theological reflection begin to form an understanding of their role as leaders. (formerly 3.181) (CFOT only)
MIN 182/282 Field Seminar II
The overall objective of field education is to assist cadets in developing ministry skills associated with officership in The Salvation Army. Cadets will be placed in a faith based practicum with a social service emphasis with a focus on faith based response to community needs. Practice and reflection will assist cadets in beginning to form an understanding of integrated mission. (formerly 3.182) (CFOT only)
MIN 183/283 Field Seminar III
The overall objective of field education is to assist cadets in developing skills associated with officership in The Salvation Army. This practicum provides a summer internship as a context for mission. Cadets will be given opportunity for ministry experience in all areas of Corps Ministry including, but not limited to Community Services and Thrift Stores. (formerly 3.183) (CFOT only)
MIN 240 Pastoral Theology (3) (O)
Exploration of the whole concept of the pastoral ministry with emphasis upon the call to ministry, the “shepherding” role of the pastor, pastoral ethics, and the pastor’s personal life. (formerly 3.240)
MIN 241 Worship Foundations (3) (A)
The study of public worship in light of the biblical story with an emphasis on the practical relationship of worship to theology and ecclesiastical organization. (formerly 3.241)
MIN 242 Introduction to Chaplaincy/Spiritual Care (3) (A)
Issues considered will include the contexts of spiritual care delivery, basic practices and procedures in spiritual care, theological foundations for spiritual care and the multi-cultural, multi-faith context of spiritual care. Students who have successfully completed one unit of Supervised Clinical Pastoral Education, may be granted equivalency for this course. (formerly 3.242)
MIN 243 Homiletics I (3) (A)
This course will assist the student in developing those skills involved in interpreting Biblical texts for the purpose of preaching, of creating sermons from those texts, and learning to preach those sermons. (formerly 3.243)
MIN 244 Introduction to Pastoral Care (3) (A)
This course will help to develop foundational skills that are necessary to the pastoral ministry of a Salvation Army officer, within both the corps and community context. While emphasis will be given to the theoretical elements of pastoral care, students will be given opportunity to learn those skills in a ministry placement. (formerly 3.244) (CFOT only)
Min 245 Pastoral Care in Times of Crisis (3) (O)
The course material will focus on a holistic pastoral care model as it relates to various kinds of trauma that people experience in crisis situations. The course will deal with critical incident stress management and pastoral care in crises such as suicide, grief, post traumatic stress disorder, spiritual crisis, and abuse. (formerly 3.245)
MIN 246 The Practice of Chaplaincy (3) (A)
This course will provide a detailed study of the practice of chaplaincy. Among the topics considered will be the philosophy of chaplaincy, record-keeping, ethical issues, self-care and self-awareness. Prerequisite: MIN 242. (formerly 3.246)
MIN 247 Chaplaincy Elective (3) (B)
Students will focus on one of the following areas of chaplaincy: (A) Correctional Chaplaincy, (B) Hospital Chaplaincy, (C) Long Term Care Chaplaincy, and (D) Social Services Chaplaincy. Prerequisite: MIN 242. (formerly 3.247)
MIN 248 Pastoral Counselling (3) (A)
This course will focus on skill development related to pastoral counseling. Among the topics considered will be empathic attunement, assessment, active listening, responding, theological assessment and counseling theories. Prerequisite: MIN 242. (formerly 3.248)
MIN 249 Chaplaincy/Spiritual Care Practicum (6) (A)
A 400 hour chaplaincy/spiritual care practicum with a qualified supervisor. Prerequisite: MIN 242. (formerly 3.249)
MIN 268 Organizational Leadership (3) (A)
This course will assist students in understanding the unique organizational and program features of The Salvation Army. It will present both the resources and accountability that are inherent in the Army’s mission, whether at the Divisional, Territorial or International level. Theories and models of leadership will be explored. (formerly 3.268).
MIN 303 Crisis Intervention (3) (O)
A study of counseling skills used in the process of helping persons in crisis situations. Focus is placed on causes of individual and community problems, and methods of intervention. Students will examine a number of crisis situations in which this specialized type of short-term intervention is applicable. Prerequisite: SWK 230. (Cross-listed as SWK 454) (formerly 4.331)
MIN 304 Selected Topics in Christian Ministries (3) (O)
Special courses as announced by faculty. Prerequisites may be required. May be repeated for credit provided the topics of study are different. (formerly 3.304)
MIN 343 Homiletics II (3) (A)
Emphasis will be given to preaching from the various literary forms of the Bible—narrative, psalms, proverbs, parables and epistles. Students will be given opportunity to preach in class and receive constructive evaluation. Pre-requisite MIN 243. (formerly 3.343)
MIN 344 Professional Ethics for Ministry (3) (A)
This course is designed for the officer, minister or lay leader who faces ethical issues in their Christian ministry. The focus is on professional ethics and decision-making skills using the case-study format. (formerly 3.344) (TAPTH 7472)