Jesus said that the greatest commandment is to love God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength (Mark 12:30). We equip each student for answering his/her service calling by cultivating a Heart for God, a Head for Gospel-integrated knowledge, and Hands for serving others.
COMMUNITY
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AREAS OF STUDY
Undergraduate Programs:
Christian Ministry (BS) (On Campus or Online)
Intercultural Studies (BA) (On Campus)
Theological Studies (BA) (On Campus)
Graduate Programs:
Master of Arts in Biblical & Theological Studies (Online) – for Christians called to lead in teaching & preaching ministries
Master of Arts in Worship Leadership & Theology*– for Christians called to lead in worship ministry
*This program is in cooperation with UM’s Alabama School of the Arts
Students gain hands-on ministry experience through ministry teams, ministry internships and mission engagement
Faculty members serve as advisors and mentors for ministry students
Partnerships include instructors and guest speakers from Alabama Baptist churches and local ministries, as well as Southern Baptist agencies
Students may gain advanced seminary standing through our partnership with New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
STORIES FROM THE SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN STUDIES
“A call to ministry is a call to preparation. The University of Mobile’s mission as a Christ-centered academic community is to prepare graduates to fulfill their professional calling with a Great Commission mindset. The School of Christian Studies collaborates with other schools and colleges within the university to help prepare each student for his or her life calling as a Kingdom professional.”
Dr. Doug Wilson, PhD
Executive Director of the Center for Christian Calling
Professor of Biblical Studies
CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN CALLING
The University of Mobile Center for Christian Calling exists to help students pursue God's calling for their lives. It serves as a liaison between the university and churches, coordinates internships for students in the School of Christian Studies, and links students from across the university with a variety of opportunities for ministry, from local service to international missions.
OUR FACULTY
Dr. Doug Wilson, Executive Director of the Center for Christian Calling, Professor of Biblical Studies
Serves as an Old Testament Bible translator for the New Tyndale Version
Dr. Jay Robertson, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology
Serves as Pastor of Vision at Crawford Baptist Church and sponsors our Theta Alpha Kappa honor society
Dr. Robert Olsen, Associate Professor of Historical Theology
Serves on the Honor Program faculty and sponsors our Theological Fellowship
Dr. Endel Lee, Visiting Associate Professor of Christian Ministry
Is a retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral with the Chaplain Corps and a ministry leader with the North American Mission Board