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Religion Program

Program Coordinator, Eric Vail

Faculty

C. Jeanne Serrão, PhD

Eric M. Vail, PhD

Rick L. Williamson, PhD

Program Objectives

• Analyze the intellectual content of the biblical and theological heritage of the Wesleyan holiness tradition within the global expanse of the Christian church.
• Demonstrate growing competence for entering the practice of Christian ministry and enhancing life's relationships by a command of biblical and theological concepts for preaching, teaching, and life application.
• Exemplify Christian character through personal and corporate formation.
• Evaluate diverse expressions of the Church within the context of professional ministry and lifelong involvement in the mission of God, whatever one's calling.