On-Campus
The School of Theology and Ministry exists to strengthen the global church by equipping women and men for a lifetime of transformational service. Whether you have a clear sense of God’s calling or are discerning where God is leading you, the School of Theology and Ministry is here to prepare you for faithful service to the Church and the world.
How can we help you discern God's call?
We offer ten specialized ministry majors, all built around core areas of spiritual formation, practical ministry, and biblical and theological studies. We also offer fifteen minors to complement your major in another department or your ministry degree, and three master’s degrees. Whatever major or minor you choose, your professors will be right beside you as you discern God’s calling and prepare to serve Christ and his people.
What practical ministry opportunities are available for students who want to serve?
Our students represent many Christian denominations and cultural backgrounds, creating a rich community that is united in our commitment to Christ. Our faculty are professors and pastors, experts in our academic areas and also active in ministry. The School of Theology and Ministry is also the home of Examen, Fusion, Never Too Young, Summer Ministry Teams, the Called Collective, the Imaginarium, and the Strengthening Ministry with Children Coordination Program, all of which provide unique opportunities for our students to learn, lead, and grow.
Charlie Alcock
Assistant Professor | MA
Charlie Alcock is invested in the lives of students and how their lives impact those around them, above them, and below them. He teaches classes that walk students through the ministry program each year, focusing on calling, equipping and sustaining students to be future leaders and pastors. Charlie received his Bachelor's Degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and his Masters of Arts from Azusa Pacific University, before coming back to his Alma Mater to connect with students as a professor and mentor. Charlie is the Executive Director of Youth Ministry Events, which seeks to give students the opportunity to plan conferences for teenagers, such as Never To Young and Fusion, and sends students all over the country to help with summer camps during the Summer. Charlie recently released a book, Full Circle, that discusses youth ministry that both starts and ends with the foundation of Jesus.
