Christ College Course Descriptions

CCI 001-008: Seminar in Ministry

Students are required to register for seminars during the semesters they are not taking a CCI course (103, 203, 303 or 403). Specific seminars will be held for each church work vocation (pre-seminary, DCE, teacher, parish music or pre-deaconess) exploring areas of interest and concerns that pertain specifically to the ministerial vocation students are pursuing.

CCI 103: Introduction to Ministry

This course explores Christian vocations including the different possibilities for fulltime professional church work in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. The role of pastors, teachers, directors of Christian education and directors of parish music will be examined in the context of the church-at-large and local congregations. The professional and personal growth and formation of the future church worker will be described and fostered.

CCI 203: Church Polity and Organizational Structure

This course will explore the history of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and how that history has affected the structure and governance of the church. The polity of the synod in relation to its congregations will be studied so that students will view the structure of synod, including its congregations, circuits, districts and national office, as a system that enables the church to carry out its mission effectively.

CCI 303: Teaching the Faith

This course explores the proper distinction of Law and Gospel and its application in Christian education and ministry. Faith development and classroom management will be considered as applications of Law and Gospel. Creation and evaluation of curricula, Bible studies and other materials will also be seen as applications of Law and Gospel.

CCI 403: The Role of the Christian Professional

This course will prepare students for their lives as full-time church work professionals. The following topics will enhance the personal and professional lives of the future church work professional: developing a family budget; the personal and spiritual life of the called worker; the call process; income tax and social security; retirement and investment planning; and Christian professionalism and ethics.