The Global and Urban Ministry (GUM) minor serves students in all majors. It will equip you to understand the theological and contextual realities of the world today, which are heavily urban and multiethnic. Through this minor, the School of Theology strives to develop global Christians who will participate in God’s transformation of the world.
Benefits
This program offers a minor and an internship. The internship is a five-credit experience that engages you in some kind of fieldwork that is framed by personal and academic reflection. Students work in a variety of contexts, from international mission organizations to local, community-based social service agencies.
Courses and Degree Requirements
A few of the courses in the Global and Urban Ministry minor include Holistic Ministry, Living in Another Culture, and Community Economic Development. Review all the Global and Urban Ministry minor courses and requirements.
To earn the Global and Urban Ministry minor, you are required to take a minimum of 30 credits, including 15 upper-division credits.
To apply to the Christian Theology major or one of our minors, please follow these instructions.
Theology-Related Internships
Undergraduate students in the School of Theology have worked in churches, parachurch organizations, ministries, and nonprofit organizations.
To find information about possible theology-related internships and employment opportunities, there are many resources available to students, including:
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SPU’s internship and job-posting system, Handshake, is updated weekly with ministry, church, and service positions. Students and employers regularly make use of this site.
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