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Formation for faithful work

Theology that becomes faithful service.

Life Seminary forms students to interpret Scripture, lead with wisdom, care for people, and serve Christ in churches, ministries, workplaces, and communities.

Ministry competencies

Prepared for the work of ministry.

Every theological pathway develops integrated biblical, doctrinal, spiritual, and practical competencies through the School of Theology and Ministry.

01

Interpret Scripture

Read biblical texts in literary, historical, canonical, and theological context and communicate their meaning faithfully.

02

Think Theologically

Bring Christian doctrine, ethics, and the historic witness of the church into thoughtful engagement with ministry questions.

03

Preach & Teach

Prepare clear, biblically grounded communication for congregations, classrooms, small groups, and public witness.

04

Care for People

Practice attentive, compassionate, theologically informed care in pastoral, counseling, and discipleship settings.

05

Lead Communities

Serve teams and congregations with integrity, discernment, collaborative wisdom, and responsible stewardship.

06

Participate in Mission

Engage cultures with humility, proclaim the gospel clearly, and serve the global church with intercultural awareness.

Formation in context

Learn where you are called to serve.

01

Learn

Engage Scripture, theology, church history, and ministry practice through the published degree plan.

02

Reflect

Connect theological convictions with your spiritual life, calling, community, and ministry context.

03

Demonstrate

Demonstrate theological understanding and ministry competencies against published degree outcomes through Competency-Based Ministry Assessment.

04

Serve

Carry learning into faithful leadership, teaching, care, worship, mission, and Christian witness.

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