TMST 8017 Ecclesial Ministry
This course explores the theology, history, and spirituality of ministry in the church. The emphasis will be on the ecclesial foundations for ministry and the relationship between ministry and the mission of all the baptized. The course will examine current issues in the theology and practice of ministry as well as the implications of ministry for the faith and practice of the minister.
Course overview
- Department
- Theology and Ministry
- School
- STM
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Periodically
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- The Church or Permission of Instructor
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.62 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.79 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Margaret Guider | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 7 of 8 |
| Spring 2025 | Richard Lennan | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 7–9 hrs/week | 3 of 5 |
| Spring 2024 | Margaret Guider | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 9 of 10 |
| Spring 2023 | Richard Lennan | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 5 of 6 |
| Spring 2022 | Margaret Guider | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 15 of 18 |