School of Theology & Ministry
Degree Opportunities
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
- Master of Arts - Theology
Majors
- Missions
- Christian Education
- Youth Ministry
- Philosophy
- Theology & Ministry
- Children's Ministry
Faculty
Faculty in the SNU School of Theology & Ministry combine strong churchmanship with the best academic training. All are graduates of Nazarene colleges or seminary, and most hold doctorates from prestigious institutions such as Claremont, Fuller, and Vanderbilt. They have pastored large and small churches and served as missionaries, children's and youth leaders and district superintendents. There are collectively, 94 years pastoral experience, 27 years missionary experience and 119 years teaching experience. Most importantly, they serve as personal role models for students entering the ministry.
- Dr. Hal Cauthron, Chair, Professor of New Testament
- Dr. Howard Culbertson, Garner Chair of Missions
- Dr. Steve Green, W.N. King Chair of Biblical and Theological Studies
- Dr. Tim Crutcher, Assistant Professor, Theology & Church History
- Doug Forsberg, Assistant Professor, Christian Education/Spiritual Formation
- Dr. Marty Michelson, Associate Professor, Old Testament
- Dr. Brint Montgomery, Associate Professor, Philosophy
- Dr. Doug Samples, Associate Professor; Director of Ministerial Internship Program
- Dr. Jirair Tashjian, Professor of New Testament
Student Opportunities
The SNU School of Theology & Ministry emphasizes a strong academic base flanked by real-world opportunities in witnessing, urban and compassionate ministries, preaching, etc. A special ministerial internship program links religion students' academic experience with practical ministry opportunities at the local church level.
Students are also encouraged to incorporate summer ministries training, practicum's and field study as part of their programs. Work and witness trips are also sponsored each year, as well as the annual work and witness trip to Mexico.
Missions
The SNU School of Theology & Ministry is home to the Garner Chair of Missions - the first endowed chair of Missions in Nazarene higher education.
Students interested in pursuing a career in missions study will enjoy a wide variety of missions courses, and a highly-trained faculty with experience as career and short-term missionaries. Courses include, but are not limited to cultural anthropology, primitive religions, intercultural communications, international relations, theology of Christian missions, and the modern missions movement.
A Call to Ministry
The SNU School of Theology & Ministry is committed not only to academic excellence and equipping students for leadership in the Church, but to guiding students through the process of confirming their calls to ministry. The faculty help students discern calls by addressing questions, uncertainties and hopes.
Ordination & Seminary
The degree programs offered by SNU meet the Church of the Nazarene's ordination requirements. In addition, all academic credits are transferable to all seminaries, however, individual seminaries decide which courses apply to their own specific degree programs.