This course integrates learning from biblical, theological, and ministry studies into a capstone paper or research thesis that expresses one’s theology of ministry. This three-unit course is conducted as an independent study under the guidance of the professor as the capstone course for the Master of Pastoral Studies degree.

Prerequisite: Student must be within six units of completing the Master’s program and must pass a summative exam. Students who wish to write a thesis for the MPS degree should choose CM549 Christian Ministry Thesis.