Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment

Graduating students (in M Core programs) will, at a beginning level, be able to:

1. Demonstrate ability to interpret Scripture for contemporary settings. (Biblical Formation)
2. Communicate knowledge of Christian theology for catechesis and apologetics, with particular attention to the Wesleyan-holiness tradition. (Theological Formation)
3. Conduct social and cultural analysis for the interpretation of the gospel in contemporary settings. (World and Witness Formation)
4. Practice a Wesleyan understanding of personal and social holiness. (Spiritual Formation)

Graduates of the M.Div. degree will be able to:

1. Demonstrate ability to interpret Scripture for contemporary settings at a developing level. (Corresponds to Masters Core Goal #1 – Scripture)
2. Communicate knowledge of Christian theology for catechesis and apologetics, with particular attention to the Wesleyan-holiness tradition at a developing level. (Corresponds to Masters Core Goal #2 – Theology)
3. Conduct social and cultural analysis for the interpretation of the gospel in contemporary settings at a developing level. (Corresponds to Masters Core Goal #3 – Worldview & Witness)
4. Practice a Wesleyan understanding of personal and social holiness at a developing level. (Corresponds to Masters Core Goal #4 – Formation)
5. Apply practical skills in a ministry specialization of Christian service at a developing level. 

Graduates of the Master of Arts [Biblical Studies] degree will be able to:

1. Integrate literary, historical, and hermeneutical tools into a holistic study of passages of various lengths and genres in a methodologically reflective manner.
2. Analyze the text in the original languages.
3. Assess, appropriate, and present insights from their interpretation for their contemporary contexts. 

Graduates of the Master of Arts with a specialization in Intercultural Studies degree will be able to:

1. Articulate an understanding of forces that contribute to contemporary sociocultural diversity and complexity using social science resources.
2. Demonstrate intercultural competency through the integration of interdisciplinary course materials with field learning experiences.
3. Articulate an understanding of major theological themes and issues of mission today and their implications for the identity and ministry of the church.

Graduates of the Master of Arts [Theological Studies] degree will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of the essential content, historical development, and philosophical and ethical dimensions of Christian theology.
2. Apply Christian theology to contemporary issues and Christian life and ministry.
3. Analyze theological viewpoints and contemporary issues from the Wesleyan theological perspective

Graduates of the Master of Arts in Christian Ministries degree will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of and practice in the Christian disciplines including the works of service, with particular attention to a Wesleyan understanding of the means of grace.
2. Demonstrate a fundamental grounding in theological studies and be able to locate their specialized vocation in the larger context of the Christian heritage and calling.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of contextual and cultural dynamics related to human and ecclesial needs, modes and models of response, and relevant resources specific to settings in ministry.
4. Demonstrate specific competencies related to their areas of ministry that enable them to contribute more effectively to their faith communities and institutions.
5. Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the values inherent to learning community in which critical and constructive insight is valued and the content and dynamic aspects of specialized ministries assessed in a collegial manner.

Graduates of the Master of Arts in Leadership degree will be able to:

1. Integrate biblical, historical, theological, missiological, and social science perspectives into a cohesive understanding of Wesleyan leadership.
2. Demonstrate increased capacity within a holistic systems approach to leadership. 

Graduates of the Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling degree will be able to:

1. Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge of individual and systemic counseling models at an accomplished level, including an ability to articulate the theoretical foundations upon which these models are built.
2. Skills: Demonstrate mastery of counseling skills in individual and systemic approaches at an accomplished level.
3. Ethical/cultural competency: Practice professional behavior that maintains appropriate boundaries, conforms to ethical standards, and reflects respect and sensitivity for persons from diverse backgrounds.
4. Integration: Practice theological/theoretical integration, which is demonstrated in a maturing Biblically grounded theological understanding of God and persons-in-relationship.
5. Professional Identity: Identify themselves as a professional counselor with a specialization in marriage and family counseling

Graduates of the Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling degree will be able to:

1. Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge of individual counseling models at an accomplished level, including an ability to articulate the theoretical foundations upon which these models are built.
2. Skills: Demonstrate mastery of counseling skills in individual approaches at an accomplished level.
3. Ethical/cultural competency: Practice professional behavior that maintains appropriate boundaries, conforms to ethical standards, and reflects respect and sensitivity for persons from diverse backgrounds.
4. Integration: Practice theological/theoretical integration, which is demonstrated in a maturing Biblically grounded theological understanding of God and persons-in-relationship.
5. Professional Identity: Identify themselves as a professional counselor with a specialization clinical mental health counseling.

Graduates of the Master of Arts in Ministry degree will be able to:

1. Articulate a practical theology of ministry, grounded in the biblical narrative and orthodox theology with attention to the student’s specialized ministry track, informed by insights from human sciences, church tradition, and experience.
2. Demonstrate competency in ministry practices of leading, preaching/teaching, and equipping congregations.

Graduates of the Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling degree will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of major theories of pastoral care and counseling and life cycle development.
2. Demonstrate the ability to integrate theological tenets with psychological knowledge and skills in offering pastoral care and counseling.
3. Demonstrate pastoral counseling knowledge and skills in a variety of multicultural and diverse settings.
4. Identify themselves as pastoral counselors.

Graduates of the Master of Biblical and Theological Foundations degree will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to apply Scripture and the resources of Christian theology (with attention to the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition) at a developing level for contemporary settings and issues in the practice of ministry.

Students graduating from this program will be able to meet the following outcomes form the Masters Core (MCore):

1. Demonstrate ability to interpret Scripture for contemporary settings. (Biblical Formation)
2. Communicate knowledge of Christian Theology for catechesis and apologetics, with particular attention to the Wesleyan-holiness tradition. (Theological Formation)
3. Conduct social and cultural analysis for the interpretation of the gospel in contemporary settings. (World and Witness Formation)
4. Practice a Wesleyan understanding of personal and social holiness. (Spiritual Formation)

Graduates of the Doctor of Ministry degree will be able to:

1. Practice Christian dispositions and habits in community for faithful living.
2. Integrate leadership vision, ethic, and practice contextualized to their ministry setting.
3. Reflect biblically, theologically, and culturally as a lifelong learner and leader in ministry

Graduates of the Master of Theology degree will be able to:

1. Exhibit substantive knowledge and understanding of normative literature in the field of study (such as theology, exegesis, and social scientific studies related to the field).
2. Demonstrate advanced or specialized knowledge in either linguistic specialty (biblical and modern research language in biblical studies) or in a chosen area of concentration (in intercultural studies or theological studies).
3. Demonstrate the ability to do focused research in one’s field of study

Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy degree will be able to:

1. Have acquired advanced specialized knowledge of the discipline, research methods, and interpretive theories of the discipline of study (such as biblical studies or missiology).
2. Demonstrate a comprehensive and integrative knowledge of the appropriate literatures of the area of study, including applicable linguistic skills.
3. Demonstrate research ability by engaging in original research around an appropriate question, problem, or opportunity in the discipline of study.
4. Exhibit ability to do critical reflection on the vocation of theological scholarship in its dimensions of learning, teaching, and research in the interdisciplinary context of ecclesial and academic communities.