“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”
                                                         Psalm 111:10

These words encircle the official seal of the University of Mobile, and they are at the heart of the UM School of Christian Studies.

“In its Biblical context, the ‘fear of the Lord’ means more than just reverence and awe. It’s another way of saying ‘God’s word’ – His written word – the Bible,” says Dr. Cecil Taylor, Dean of the School of Christian Studies. “The beginning of wisdom is the word of God -- it’s the foundation of truth. For the students and faculty in the School of Christian Studies. We read other books to consider them; we read the Bible to believe it.”

That bold commitment to the trustworthiness of the Bible underlies a rigorous academic program that offers you seminary-level courses such as apologetics, Biblical archaeology, Hebrew or Greek. You learn from professors seasoned through years of pastoral ministry, whose concern for your intellectual development is balanced with a concern for your spiritual growth. Our faculty will challenge you to “love the Lord with all your mind” as you grow into an evangelical scholar.

Wherever God is calling you to serve, the School of Christian Studies will prepare you to serve Him with your best talents. The Theology Major aims to prepare students for ministry and equips them for further study in seminary.

Fast Facts

• Quality biblical, theological and practical training.
• College credit for University-supervised cross-cultural missions events.
  
• On-the-job experience along with academic study.
  
• Job-placement assistance to students and graduates.
  
• Curriculum offerings often found only in seminaries.
  
• Faculty blend impeccable academic credentials with a bold commitment to the trustworthiness of the Bible and to the Baptist Faith and Message of 2000.
  
• Choice of B.A. or B.S. degrees in Theology and worship leadership.
  
• Opportunity for both Hebrew and Greek language training.
  
• Opportunity for graduates to earn advanced degrees in biblical and theological study or in counseling without having to move to another institution.
• Adjunct professors who are practicing the disciplines they teach as practical courses.

Research Seminar Introduction to The Bible Christian Worldview Spiritual Formations Seminar Old Testament Introduction New Testament Introduction Ministry Skills Seminar History of Christian Thought Mission and Message of Jesus Christian Theology Senior Project Seminar Ethics in Ministry and Practicum	Elementary Greek Greek Exegesis Elementary Hebrew Missiology I Missiology II Cross-cultural Missions Homiletics Practical Ministries The Youth Minister Context of Youth Ministry

Bachelor of Arts in Theology Bachelor of Science in Theology

Theology

Pastoral Ministries Youth Ministries Missions Marriage and Family Counseling (master’s) Biblical/Theological Studies (master’s)

For further information, contact 

Dr. Cecil R. Taylor
Dean of the School of Christian Studies
5735 College Parkway
Mobile, AL 36613-2842
1-800-WIN-RAMS 
or by email at: ctaylor@mail.umobile.edu