Bilblical Languages for Missions
Missions
Pre-Seminary Studies
Theological Languages
Theology Major
Youth MInistry
BIBLICAL LANGUAGES FOR TRANSLATION AND MISSIONS
| REL 201 |
Old Testament - 3 (Core) |
| REL 203 |
New Testament - 3 |
| REL 204 |
Biblical Theology - 3 (Core) |
| REL 210 |
The Great Commission - 3 (Core) |
| GRK 201 |
Greek I - 3 (Core) |
| GRK 202 |
Greek II - 3 (Core) |
| ANTH 201 |
Cultural Anthropology -.3 |
| COMM 460 |
Cross Cultural Communication - 3 |
| HEB 301 |
Hebrew I - 3 |
| HEB 302 |
Hebrew II - 3 |
| HEB 303 |
Hebrew III - 3 |
| HEB 304 |
Hebrew IV - 4 |
| REL 316 |
Introduction to World Mission - 3 |
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MISSIONS
| REL 201 |
Old Testament - 3 (Core) |
| REL 203 |
New Testament - 3 |
| REL 204 |
Biblical Theology - 3 (Core) |
| REL 210 |
The Great Commission - 3 (Core) |
| REL 215 |
Friendship Evangelism - 3 |
| ENG 365 |
English: Its Cultural Development - 3 (Core) |
| ANTH 201 |
Cultural Anthropology - 3 (Core) |
| COMM 460 |
Cultural Communications - 3 (Core) |
| GEOG 221 |
The World Via People and Regions - 3 |
| GEOG 248 |
India: People, Cultures, and Traditions - 3 |
| REL 298 |
Faith and Culture - 3 |
| REL 311 |
Church in Mission - 3 |
| REL 316 |
Introduction to World Mission - 3 |
| REL 326 |
World Mission II - 3 |
| REL 410 |
World Religions - 3 |
| Choose two of the following: |
| HIST 241 |
History of Latin America - 3 |
| HIST 246 |
Modern Japan - 3 |
| ANTH 210 |
Cultural Anthropology - 3 |
| GEOG 220 |
Cultural Geography - 3 |
| GEOG 248 |
India - 3 |
| REL 416 |
The Practice of Missions - 3 |
| SPAN 101 |
Beginning Spanish I - 3 |
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THE PRE-SEMINARY STUDIES
Rev. Prof. : Timothy Maschke, D. Min., Ph.D.,
Harry R. and June J. Rouse Professor of Pre-Seminary Studies and Recruitment
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The mission of pre-seminary education is to prepare students for theological studies and pastoral formation at a seminary of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. This preparation ordinarily encompasses biblical knowledge, biblical language competency, and understanding of Lutheran doctrine; competency in communication skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening; skills in critical thinking and philosophical inquiry; acquisition of a global perspective; the understanding of and appreciation for the Lutheran ethos, identity, and ethic; and helping the student to perceive, proclaim, teach and live out the centrality of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the whole world.
Students enrolled in Pre-Seminary Studies will ordinarily follow the established route of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Following the earning of the baccalaureate degree, the Pre-Seminary student will conclude his program at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, or Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne.
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CORE CURRICULUM 48 CRS.
Which includes:
| REL 201 |
Old Testament - 3 |
REL xxx
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Theology Elective - 3 |
| REL 204 |
Biblical Theology - 3
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GRK 201 and GRK 202
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Greek I and Greek II - 3 |
PRE-SEMINARY STUDIES MAJOR
| REL xxx |
Bible elective - 3 |
| REL 221 |
Lutheran Worship - 3 |
| REL xxx |
Theology Elective I - 3 |
| REL xxx |
Theology Elective II - 3 |
| REL 490 |
Senior Seminar I - 3 |
| REL 491 |
Senior Seminar II -3 |
| Advanced Writing elective |
ENG 245 Advanced Writing or
ENG 246 - 3 |
| Communication elective |
COMM 205 Advanced Public Speaking Creative Writing or
ENG 350 Rhetoric - 3 |
| Philosophy/Literature elective |
PHIL xxx Elective or
if Philosophy was taken in the core curriculum,
ENG xxx Elective in Literature - 3 |
| Social Science elective |
PSY 101 General Psychology or
if PSY 101 was taken in the core curriculum,
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology - 3 |
| Total |
30 CRS. |
III. ADDITIONAL MAJOR/MINOR
A Pre-Seminary student should choose another major or minor. The Theological Language minor is required and the Major is recommended (see requirements below.)
IV. Application for Entry into Pre-Seminary Studies
Since the public ministry of Word and Sacrament is an office of the Church of Christ, it demands individuals exhibiting the highest level of talent, personal knowledge, aptitude, skill and Christian character. For this reason the following criteria have been established for acceptance into the PRE-SEMINARY STUDIES of CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN. Application is generally made in the second semester of the sophomore year.
- Successful completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit.
- CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. (Probationary acceptance may be given to students with a CGPA of at least 2.0 if other requirements are met.)
- Evidence of proficiency in English and foreign languages appropriate to the pastoral ministry program.
- Submission of a completed application form, available from the Ministry Office.
- Completion of basic theology courses.
- Exhibition of exemplary Christian life-style.
- Interviews with and written recommendation of the Pastoral Ministry advisor.
Acceptance Procedure
- Notification of acceptance into the program will be made by letter.
- Notification of non-acceptance or probationary acceptance of the applicant is made in a personal interview with the Pre-Seminary Studies advisor. A formal letter of the decision is presented to the applicant during the interview.
- A copy of this letter filed in the applicant's folder in the Ministry Office.
- A student who is refused acceptance into Pre-Seminary Studies may reapply up to two more times. The student, however, may continue in the Pre-Seminary Studies program in either case.
Program Continuation
To maintain good standing in the Pre-Seminary program, a student must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Director Information: Timothy Maschke
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THEOLOGICAL LANGUAGES
| REL 201 |
Old Testament - 3 (Core) |
| REL 204 |
Biblical Theology - 3 (Core) |
| REL xxx |
Thiology Elective - 3 (Core) |
THEOLOGICAL LANGUAGES MINOR - 21 crs
Must include at least 18 credits of languages from the theological languages major in addition to the 3 credits of REL 203 New Testament (in addition to a further 6 language credits needed for the core). Students are encouraged to complete two full years of Greek and two full years of Hebrew. If a student cannot complete the two years of Greek and Hebrew successfully, other language courses from the list below can be used to fulfill the 21 required credits for this minor.
THEOLOGICAL LANGUAGES Major - 33 crs
Two of the language courses below are counted in the core, not in the major
| GER/LAT |
Language Elective I - 3 |
| GER/LAT |
Language Elective II - 3 (second semester of Language Elective I) |
| GRK 201 |
Greek I - 3 |
| GRK 202 |
Greek II - 3 |
| GRK 303 |
Greek III - 3 |
| GRK 304 |
Greek IV 3 |
| HEB 301 |
Hebrew I - 3 |
| HEB 302 |
Hebrew II - 3 |
| HEB 401 |
Hebrew III - 3 |
| HEB 402 |
Hebrew IV - 3 |
| REL 203 |
The New Testament |
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THEOLOGY MINOR AND MAJOR
Church Work Core
| REL 201 |
Old Testament - 3 |
| REL 204 |
Biblical Theology - 3 |
| REL xxx |
Theology Elective - 3 |
Minor
Required in Program
| REL 203 |
New Testament - 3 |
| Theology/Philosophy Elective |
REL 333 What Is Truth? or
REL 347 Law and Gospel in Life of Curch or
REL 404 Luthrn Confessions (for all church-work students) or PHIL 325 Christian Apologetics or
PHIL 334 Christ and Culture - 3 |
| Offic of Church Worker Elective |
REL 312 Office of Professional Church Worker or
ED 411 Professional Ethics (for education students) - 3 |
| Internship Elective |
REL 420 Lay Ministry Internship or
ED xxx Student Teaching (for education students) - 3 |
| Religious Education Elective |
REL 229 Religious Education of Youth and Adults or
REL 233 Communicating Bible Messages or
ED 306 Teaching the Faith or
ED xxx Teaching the Faith for the Christian/Public Educator or
ED 362 Faith Development of Young Child - 3 |
| Comparative Religion Elective |
REL 388 Varieties of Belief (TEE) or
REL 310 Religion in America or
REL 410 World Religions - 3 |
| Total |
Church Work Core + 18 cr. |
Major
Required in addition to the courses required for the minor
| REL xxx |
Theology Elective in Outreach (i.e., evangelism, missions) - 3 |
| REL xxx |
Theology Elective in Bible I (i.e., upper,-level course on biblical book) - 3 |
| REL xxx |
Theology Elective in Bible II (i.e., upper,-level course on biblical book) - 3 |
| REL 221 |
Lutheran Worship - 3 |
| Total |
Theology Minor + 12 cr. |
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YOUTH MINISTRY
Campus Ministry provides opportunities for all students to become
involved in activities that allow them to grow in the Christian faith,
serve their Savior, and share His love with others. You can become
involved by serving in numerous positions within the Campus
Ministry Leadership Team (CMLT).
