The Goshen College theological studies and Christian ministries (TSCM) minor is designed for students interested in a vocation in the church as a pastor or lay leader. Wherever your path may lead you, be it teaching, writing, music or entrepreneurship, you will find that the TSCM minor will help you focus on your convictions and provide a community of fellow students who are passionate about worship and service. The program validates with academic credit the experiences that you gain while at GC, whether it’s working with campus ministries as a worship assistant, serving as a ministry leader (ML) for your peers, or spending a summer with the Ministry Inquiry Program to work with a congregation of your choice.
Your classes will give you a biblical, historical and theological foundation to become a competent ministerial leader and prepare you to share the Good News of God’s desire for shalom with people from varied backgrounds. You’ll grow toward spiritual and personal maturity and be challenged to clarify your pastoral identity. Besides taking courses such as Jesus and The Gospels, Christian Theologies and Congregational Ministries at GC, you will be able, if you wish, to take a course or two at the Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart as part of your GC tuition.
A conference minister reflecting on a congregation’s search committee process where a number of potentially good pastors were passed over blurted out to me, “I would like to tell them ‘pastors don’t grow on trees!’” I laughed, but later it got me to thinking of where pastors do grow.
In addition to finding a path back to God in Goshen, Hedrick also developed a fondness for the American Midwest. So after the 25-year-old Pennsylvania native finished her graduate work at the Wake Forest University School of Divinity, walking away with a Master’s of Divinity degree and a calling to the ministry, she decided that she wanted to return to the Midwest.
Goshen College’s new Study-Service Theology Term (SSTT) is currently seeking 20 high school applicants for a two-week study tour in Guatemala in June 2017. Students will be provided with the opportunity to explore their understandings of Jesus’ life and mission in light of contemporary challenges and their own sense of calling.
of alumni agree that Bible, religion and philosophy faculty are genuinely interested in their students
of Bible, religion and philosophy graduates are employed within one year of graduation
of Bible, religion and philosophy alumni are satisfied or very satisfied with their undergraduate education
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Ammon Allen-Doucot was a 2016 Bible and religion graduate from Hartford, Connecticut. He was active in Social Reform Club, PAX Club, Ultimate Frisbee Club and worked at the Campus Center for Young Children.
Ammon's story"I love walking alongside students while they are on this quest for authentic meaning and -- for some -- honest faith. I truly see my teaching, especially at a place like Goshen College, as my calling."
Keith's storyChad Bauman graduated in 1995 with a Bible and religion degree. The doctor of philosophy and professor of Bible and religion received an unexpected invitation: a private audience with Pope Francis.
Chad's storyAfter taking four years off after high school, Leanna Teodosio '14 visited the GC campus and learned about the core values. Right away, she knew she was in the right place--so much so that she stayed an extra year.
Leanna's storyNathan Vader graduated in 2013 with an English writing major and a theater and Bible, religion and philosophy minor. On the side, he edited for the campus newspaper, The Record, authored a book, acted and directed plays.
Nathan's storyRegina Shands Stoltzfus
Professor of Peace Justice & Conflict Studies
Director of PJCS
Keith Graber Miller
Professor of Bible
Religion & Philosophy
