The University of Mobile is preparing students for ministry with an emphasis on practical skills through the new Center for Christian Calling, formerly the School of Christian Studies.
The new name is part of an initiative to expand the university’s foundation of biblical, theological and historical studies with an increased focus on practical, hands-on skills.
Douglas Wilson, dean of the Center for Christian Calling, said experienced leading pastors in Alabama Baptist churches and across the Southern Baptist Convention, including University of Mobile and Christian Studies alumni, will serve as visiting faculty members or adjunct instructors for university courses and conferences.
The name change includes a change in structure. Beginning in July 2021 when the changes go into effect, the Center for Christian Calling will be composed of four programs:
- Theology, for students called to a teaching ministry
- Intercultural Studies, for students called to domestic and international cross-cultural ministry
- Christian Ministry, for students called to pastoral and staff-related church ministry
- Graduate Studies, for students pursuing master’s and advanced degrees and training in the areas of biblical studies, theological studies and worship leadership (in collaboration with UM’s Alabama School of the Arts).
Degrees offered include Bachelor of Science in Christian ministry, Bachelor of Arts in intercultural studies, Bachelor of Arts in theological studies, Master of Arts in biblical and theological studies and Master of Arts in worship leadership and theology. For more information, go to umobile.edu/christiancalling.
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