Department of Religion and Philosophy

Faculty:

Robert Brandt, Ph.D.

Kent Eby, Ph.D.

Timothy P. Erdel, Ph.D.

Keith Koteskey, M. Div.

Terence D. Linhart, Ph.D.

David R. McCabe, Ph.D.

Chad V. Meister, Ph.D.

Cristian F. Mihut, Ph.D.

Majors:

Christian Ministries

• Biblical Studies
• Christian Ministries
• Children’s Ministries
• Sports Ministries
• TESOL
• Youth Ministries

Intercultural Studies

Pastoral Ministries

Philosophy

Worship Arts

Graduate Programs:

Master of Arts in Ministry

Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministries

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Department Mission:

The mission of our department is to help you grow in these ways:

1. Develop a style of service and ministry that cares for the full range of human needs.
2. Be equipped for immediate ministry vocations in churches, para-church organizations, etc., by balancing biblical and theological education with the practical skills necessary for ministry.
3. Have the necessary foundation on which to pursue theological education at the graduate level.
4. Develop skills in interpersonal relationships that reflect biblical values.
5. Learn how to study the Bible and to relate its message to today’s world.
6. Be acquainted with the major philosophies and religious systems of the world.
7. Be especially prepared for ministry within the Missionary Church or the student’s own denomination, with an awareness of the Body of Christ.

Department Distinctives:

Students who have a double major that includes Philosophy would not have to take PHIL 250 Introduction to Philosophy because the upper level courses required for the Philosophy major satisfy the content of PHIL 250.