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Servant Leadership (Minor)

Turn your natural management skills into a fulfilling career with the formal study of servant leadership. This minor program explores McMurry University’s Christian roots and teaches a wide range of skills that will equip you for a faith-focused job in human resources, nonprofit, government, business and beyond. Capable leaders are essential for every avenue of business development and ministry, so you’ll graduate with the spectrum of career options available to you. You’ll combine the study of sociology and psychology with real-world experience to lead by example in encouraging and empowering others to succeed.

Sociology and Criminology

Philosophy (Minor)

Philosophy has been known traditionally as the queen of the sciences since it explores ultimate questions that other disciplines take for granted, such as “What is ‘the good’?” “Does God exist?” “What constitutes a just state?”. The study of philosophy enhances students’ capacity for critical analysis, stimulates independent thinking and promotes sound reasoning based upon knowledge, moral reasoning and religious insight. The study of philosophy is exceptional preparation for law, medicine, business and other professional programs. McMurry University offers a minor in philosophy.

Greek (Minor)

Following the fourth century conquest of Alexander the Great, Greek became the common language of the eastern Mediterranean world. It is not surprising, then, that all the texts that would become the New Testament were composed originally in Greek. A solid mastery of Greek will afford unique insight into these texts and will contribute to a solid foundation for any career in Christian service. Students at McMurry University can also fulfill their foreign language requirement by studying Greek; many who do so choose to minor in Greek. You can combine a minor in Greek with virtually any major.

Ethics (Minor)

Ethics is the study of mores and morality. The McMurry University Department of Religion and Philosophy offers a minor in ethics that can be combined with degrees in religion, philosophy, Christian ministry, interfaith studies and other related disciplines. Our courses require students to engage in critical thinking as they study classical and contemporary texts that bear directly on the question of how to lead a good life. Our program enriches a career in ministry, law, education, healthcare, business and more by providing the skill to address the ethical challenges of living responsibly in the 21st century.

Christian Ministry (Minor)

McMurry University provides a high-quality education for students interested in Christian ministry. Our department of religion and philosophy offers a theological education firmly based in historic Christianity that is simultaneously relevant to the needs of the modern world. Earning a Bachelor of Arts in Christian ministry or a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Christian ministry prepares students for the pastoral joys and challenges of faith in a diverse, dynamic culture. In addition, graduates find that they are extremely well prepared for seminary studies.

Religion and Philosophy

Theatre Arts Education

Does your love for theatre extend to sharing its creativity and powerful experiences with young people? If you see yourself inspiring students to love learning and express themselves through the theatre arts, McMurry University offers the ideal environment. Our theatre arts education program equips you with a broad foundation of skill sets, pedagogical techniques and understanding to spark discovery in others and propel your own success and fulfillment. You’ll learn to develop students’ confidence and communication skills from masterful, dedicated faculty members. Equally important, you’ll develop the management skills required to launch, nurture and grow theatre programs. Your educational underpinnings include theories of learning, oral and written communication, the inclusive classroom, and professional development internships. As a theatre arts educator, you’ll launch well-prepared future thespians and well-rounded individuals with a deeper view of humanity.

English Language Arts and Reading Grades 7-12

English language arts and reading grades 7-12 will prepare you to be an effective English teacher in middle and high school classrooms. English language arts and reading focuses on planning and implementing instructional practices that help students learn and understand English language and literature. By sharing your skill and enthusiasm for the English language and the wide variety of texts and literary styles, you’ll help 7th to 12th graders broaden their language and reading skills and be ready for college and career success.