MINTS Catalogue 2016
MINTS Catalogue 2016
MINTS Catalogue 2016
Academic Catalog
FOR 2016
MINTS
14401 Old Cutler Road
Miami, FL 33158
www.mints.edu
Phone 786-573-7001 • Fax 305-238-2045
Order of Content
I. INTRODUCTION
II. DECLARATION OF PURPOSE
III. IDENTIFICATION OF GENERAL GOALS
A. MINTS
B. MIAMI
C. MENTORING
D. MINISTERIAL STUDIES
E. MULTI-LINGUAL
F. MULTI-MEDIA
G. MISSIONS
H. MODERATE PRICING SCALE
IV. EDUCATIONAL DELIVERY SYSTEM
V. ACADEMIA
A. AUTHORIZATION OF COURSES
B. DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR ENROLLMENT
C. TRANSFER OF CREDITS
D. TRANSFER EQUIVALENCY
E. TRANSCRIPT REQUEST
F. STUDENT DOCUMENTATION
G. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
H. ACADEMIC ETHICS
I. CLASS CONDUCT
J. EXAMINATIONS
K. GRADING
L. STUDENT CONCERNS
M INTS has developed a unique approach to education for the new millennium, a pattern
that will become more common for schools in the near future. Traditionally schools have
organized a residential campus and invited students to move to their location to study.
MINTS, on the other hand, takes education to the people: in the city, in the suburbs, on islands, and to
countries around the world.
Our distance, or “mission oriented”, education consists of sending not just information but professors to
almost any place in the world where Christians are found. Working through local churches, the
professors and local leaders together develop interested ministry students to serve the local churches. The
education emphasis is on church planting, evangelism, and mentorship in the most necessary skills.
In Miami this means that our “campus” is the city. Classes are taught around town in various study
centers in English, Spanish, and occasionally French. This is the pattern of education tailored to the needs
of the residents is the model we want to develop everywhere in the world.
H O W T O C O N T A C T
U S
www.mints.edu
president@mints.edu
786-573-7001
Internationally, the goal is to plant fully functioning, free-standing seminaries that will be locally owned
and will become an ongoing resource for that region. As students mature they will become the primary
professors for their people.
Planted seminaries are linked together through the MINTS educational system, which provides
curriculum, academic standards, administrative software, and on-site training for local leaders. As the
schools develop they share resources, personnel, and students for the common good of each language
group. We often say, “It has the local name on the door, but MINTS at the core.”
I I . D E C L A R A T I O N O F P U R P O S E
The mandate for MINTS is, “Preparing Christian Leaders for Ministry.” This is accomplished through
“academic and ministerial training of students to be ministers according to the Christian gospel both in
Miami and throughout the world by offering continuing theological education at a variety of academic
levels, via multi-media technology, offering courses in a variety of languages, and in the context of
ministry."
The degree programs of this seminary are designed solely for religious vocation and all degrees are in
Theological Studies.
As we are dedicated to world outreach and training we cooperate with many international organizations
dedicated to similar ends. These include:
I D E N T I F I C A T I O N O F G E N E R A L G O A L S
C. MENTORING will be provided by study center coordinators to all degree students in order to
enhance ministerial and educational excellence.
Each student will be assigned a coordinator whose responsibility will be to help the student
develop an educational and ministerial portfolio. This portfolio will contain the following
information:
1. Birth certificate
2. Social status identification (social security card or passport)
3. High school diploma
4. All post-high school academic diplomas and grades
5. Letter of current church status
6. Ministerial documentation
7. Resume
8. Plan for MINTS participation:
a. Letter of admittance and covalidation
b. Record of payment receipts to local study center kept at local center
c. Record of MINTS grades
d. E-mail Record of MINTS correspondence
e. Study schedule for current year
f. Completion schedule for MINTS program
The mentor and student will meet regularly in order to keep track of the student’s spiritual and
ministerial progress.
F. MULTI-MEDIA resources and technology will be used for the classes as appropriate.
Online courses are available. As deemed necessary, professors and teachers will have their class
information available on the MINTS web page. The following items will be posted:
1. Brief course description
2. Course admission data and form
3. Course attendance requirements
4. Course outline
5. Course work assignments
6. Course reading assignments
7. Examination arrangements
8. Feed-back instructions
G. MISSIONS, both at the local and international level, will constantly be promoted.
One of the mission assignments for students is to teach what they have learned to other students.
Course professors, local coordinators and MINTS support staff will facilitate that process.
Students and graduates are also encouraged to teach outside of their own context.
The MINTS courses in Miami may be taken at one of several city-wide church locations during the
regular academic year. A variety of distance education materials such as videocassette and programmed
textbook courses are available on a limited basis.
V . A C A D E M I A
A. Authorization of Courses
MINTS is registered with the Florida Department of Education. This is not the same as
accreditation. The State of Florida does not accredit schools. Only regional and national
accrediting bodies offer accreditation to private institutions. Registration with the State of
Florida shows that MINTS is qualified and registered to grant religious vocational degrees in the
State of Florida and that it meets the regulations of the State. MINTS receives an annual
verification from the Commission on Independent Education of the State of Florida.
B. Admission
1 To see if you qualify for the study program speak with a local study center coordinator,
an Associate Academic Dean or the Academic Dean of MINTS (hegjkm@aol.com)
2 If you qualify for the study program, fill out admission form (go to www.mints.edu and
to admissions link, then on to forms link). Send to hegjkm@aol.com
3 Going to the same internet address, make copies of reference forms, collect them and
have them sent in to hegjkm@aol.com.
4 Provide photo, national identification, copies of academic titles/degrees, copies of grade
transcripts. These can be scanned and sent to Academic Dean (hegjkm@aol.com) or
given to one of the regional Associate Academic Deans.
5 Wait for the response from MINTS. If there is no response within a week, email
hegjkm@aol.com.
C. Transfer of Credits
The Academic Dean will consider academic credits from other educational institutions. The
recognition of MINTS courses in other educational institutions is the responsibility of each
institution’s Academic Dean. MINTS will accept up to 50% at the Associate level; 75% of
academic credits at the BA level; 25-50% at the MA level. There is no covalidation of credits at
the doctoral level.
D. Transfer/Equivalency
Students should submit academic transcripts and documentation of professional training and/or
ministerial service. Based on this documentation, the Academic Dean will approve
transfer/equivalencies for courses and practicum.
E Transcript Requests
Transcript requests are made through the Associate Academic Dean associated with the local
study center. The Associate Academic Dean will ask MINTS Miami to print the student’s official
transcript.
F. Student Documentation
1. Local study centers are responsible for keeping all class records and final grades. The class
records will indicate marks for attendance, homework, readings, academic writing, final exam
and final grade.
2. Local study centers will archive a copy of the student application, 3 letters of reference, copy
of national identification, a photo, High School diploma, academic grade transcripts, other
post-secondary diplomas, record of MINTS covalidations and other correspondence.
3. Copies of the aforesaid documents are sent to the Associate Academic Dean prior to the
request for student graduation. The AAD will send the student file records to the Academic
Dean in digital form. This process will take time so the student documentation needs to be
given to the AD six weeks prior to graduation.
4. The degree granting institution(s) require copies of the aforesaid documents and records will
be kept of the grades, transcript and graduation information of the students.
G. Academic Requirements
To register for academic credit, the following time requirements apply: one academic credit
constitutes 30 hours of academic work including lectures, assignments, and/or project work.
For every three hour course, the following tasks will be completed for Bachelor and Master
levels:
1. Minimum of 15 hours of class time or interaction time in on-line courses and
correspondence courses.
2. 15 hours of homework outside of class that is reported on in class
3. Reading: 300 pages for BA, 600 pages for MA; book report, class presentation
4. Essay: 10 pages for BA, 15-20 pages for MA
5. An examination on the course content
6. An evaluated assignment or equivalent educational evaluated activities
H. Academic Ethics
MINTS students should submit original academic work for their assignments, essays and exams.
All ideas and communications from sources other than the students must be documented. (See:
MLA Style Citations.) Failure of a student to heed faculty warnings may result in the expulsion
of the student from the course and the MINTS program.
All MINTS board members, professors, staff and students will treat each other in a decent and
orderly manner. Unchanged immoral behavior as defined by the Ten Commandments and
Christian Ethics may result in expulsion from the MINTS program.
Students, staff, professors, board members and supporters of the MINTS program may appeal to
the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the Education Committee concerning academic and
moral ethical responsibilities.
I. Class Conduct
All classes will begin with prayer.
Class attendance is required. 80% attendance is required for classes. Less than 80% attendance
may result in a failing grade. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the professor in case
of absence and to make arrangements for all necessary work.
The professor, after consulting with the Vice President of Academic Affairs, has the authority to
cancel and/or reschedule class.
J. Assignments
Students’ course progress will be evaluated through graded assignments. All final exams must
state clearly at the top of the examination what tools or materials may be used in the exam. Re-
examination may be permitted at the discretion of the course instructor.
Students may complete assignments and take exams in appropriate languages. The professor will
announce the language choices at the beginning of the course and the student will indicate his or
her preference.
K. Grading
Grading Scale
A+ 4.0 97-100
A 4.0 93-96
A- 3.7 90-92
B+ 3.3 87-89
B 3.0 83-86
B- 2.7 80-82
C+ 2.3 77-79
C 2.0 73-76
C- 1.7 70-72
D+ 1.3 67-69
D 1.0 63-66
D- 0.7 60-62
F 59 and under
Required courses in which a student receives an “F” must be retaken in order to fulfill graduation
requirements. To improve a course grade by no more than 15%, the course may be retaken.
The final due date for all course assignments is the last examination day of each trimester. Work
turned in after the trimester deadline may be penalized one percentage point per week up to 20%
at the discretion of the professor. Course assignments more than three months late will not be
accepted.
The deadline for grades is established by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and normally
will be submitted to the Vice President of Academic Affairs within two weeks of the last day of
the trimester.
Only a professor, in consultation with the Vice President of Academic Affairs, can change a
student’s grade.
L. Student Concerns
Students may appeal to the professor concerning the grade given for the course. If the student’s
concern persists after discussion, both the student and the professor will meet with the Vice-
President of Academic Affairs. Following the consultation, the professor will issue the final
grade.
The following process will be used to deal with unresolved grievances involving MINTS
students, faculty and staff:
1. Should a grievance arise, first approach the other individual(s) involved to attempt to
resolve the situation in accordance with Matthew 18:15.
2. If no resolution is reached, discuss the situation with the Vice-President of Academic
Affairs. The Vice-President of Academic Affairs will assist the student in formulating a
plan to resolve the problem. The Vice-President of Academic Affairs will submit a
written report of the plan to the President once the matter has been adopted by the Vice-
President of Academic Affairs and reported to the President.
3. If no resolution is reached, or if the student is not satisfied with the mediation of the
Vice-President of Academic Affairs, the student is encouraged to speak with the
President and then the board.
V I . F O R M A T O F S T U D I E S
V I I . F I N A N C E S
A. Registration Fee
Local study centers may collect registration fees.
B. Course Fees
Course fees are established by the local study centers. MINTS asks that the BA fees not exceed
50.00 USA dollars and that MA fees not exceed $75.00 USA dollars per course. Readers for
master and doctoral thesis may charge up to $100.00 USA dollars. It is preferable that the fees are
less.
D. Payment Schedule
Students will pay full credit fees upon registering for a course. All funds are to be made payable
to the local center.
E. Refund Policy
Course refunds are available upon request and determined according to the date of the request.
Refunds will be issued within 30 days of registered withdrawal. Application fees and registration
fees are non-refundable. Cancellation of all obligations will be made within three (3) working
days.
A. Certificate Programs
1. Certificate in Theological Studies
Program for non-degree seeking student who want to study course in Bible, theology,
ministry, church history and missions. The professor determines the appropriate amount
of home work and assigns grades.
B A C H E L O R A N D M A S T E R L E V E L C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N S
1. Bible 1. Bible
BAB 031 Cultural History of the Old MAB 031 Cultural History of the Old
Testament Testament
BAB 032 Biblical History and Geography MAB 032 Biblical History and
Geography
BAB 11 Old Testament Studies
(Pentateuch) MAB 11 Old Testament Studies
BAB 111 Genesis (Pentateuch)
BAB 112 Exodus MAB 111 Genesis
BAB 113 Leviticus MAB 112 Exodus
BAB 114 Numbers MAB 113 Leviticus
BAB 115 Deuteronomy MAB 114 Numbers
BAB 12 Old Testament Studies MAB 115 Deuteronomy
(History Books) MAB 12 Old Testament Studies
BAB 121 Joshua (History Books)
BAB 122 Judges MAB 121 Joshua
BAB 123 I Samuel MAB 122 Judges
BAB 124 II Samuel MAB 123 I Samuel
BAB 125 I Kings MAB 124 II Samuel
BAB 126 II Kings MAB 125 I Kings
BAB 127 I Chronicles MAB 126 II Kings
BAB 128 II Chronicles MAB 127 I Chronicles
BAB 129 Ezra MAB 128 II Chronicles
BAB 130 Nehemiah MAB 129 Ezra
BAB 131 Esther MAB 130 Nehemiah
BAB 21 Old Testament Studies MAB 131 Esther
(Poetry) MAB 21 Old Testament Studies
BAB 211 Ruth (Poetry)
BAB 212 Job MAB 211 Ruth
BAB 213 Psalms MAB 212 Job
BAB 214 Proverbs MAB 213 Psalms
BAB 215 Ecclesiastes MAB 214 Proverbs
BAB 216 Song of Songs MAB 215 Ecclesiastes
BAB 217 Lamentations MAB 216 Song of Songs
BAB 31 Old Testament Studies MAB 217 Lamentations
(Prophecy) MAB 31 Old Testament Studies
BAB 311 Isaiah (Prophecy)
BAB 312 Jeremiah MAB 311 Isaiah
BAB 313 Ezekiel MAB 312 Jeremiah
BAB 314 Daniel MAB 313 Ezekiel
BAB 315 Hosea MAB 314 Daniel
BAB 316 Joel MAB 315 Hosea
BAB 317 Amos MAB 316 Joel
BAB 318 Obadiah MAB 317 Amos
BAB 319 Jonah MAB 318 Obadiah
BAB 320 Micah MAB 319 Jonah
BAB 321 Nahum MAB 320 Micah
BAB 322 Habakkuk MAB 321 Nahum
BAB 323 Zephaniah MAB 322 Habakkuk
BAB 324 Haggai MAB 323 Zephaniah
BAB 325 Zechariah MAB 324 Haggai
BAB 326 Malachi MAB 325 Zechariah
BAB 32 Old Testament Exegesis MAB 326 Malachi
BAB 33 Inter-testamental Studies MAB 32 Old Testament Exegesis
BAB 41 New Testament Studies MAB 33 Intertestamental Studies
(Gospels) MAB 41 New Testament Studies
BAB 411 Matthew (Gospels)
BAB 412 Mark MAB 411 Matthew
BAB 413 Luke MAB 412 Mark
BAB 414 John MAB 413 Luke
BAB 51 New Testament Studies (Acts) MAB 414 John
BAB 511 Acts MAB 51 New Testament Studies (Acts)
BAB 61 New Testament Studies MAB 511 Acts
(Epistles) MAB 61 New Testament Studies
BAB 611 Romans (Epistles)
BAB 612 1 Corinthians MAB 611 Romans
BAB 613 2 Corinthians MAB 612 I Corinthians
BAB 614 Galatians MAB 613 II Corinthians
BAB 615 Ephesians MAB 614 Galatians
BAB 616 Philippians MAB 615 Ephesians
BAB 617 Colossians MAB 616 Philippians
BAB 618 I Thessalonians MAB 617 Colossians
BAB 619 II Thessalonians MAB 618 I Thessalonians
BAB 620 I Timothy MAB 619 II Thessalonians
BAB 621 II Timothy MAB 620 I Timothy
BAB 622 Titus MAB 621 II Timothy
BAB 623 Philemon MAB 622 Titus
BAB 624 Hebrews MAB 623 Philemon
BAB 625 James MAB 624 Hebrews
BAB 626 I Peter MAB 625 James
BAB 627 II Peter MAB 626 I Peter
BAB 628 I John MAB 627 II Peter
BAB 629 II John MAB 628 I John
BAB 6291 III John MAB 629 II John
BAB 6392 Jude MAB 6291 III John
BAB 63 Pastoral Epistles Studies MAB 6392 Jude
BAB 64 General Epistle Studies MAB 63 Pastoral Epistles Studies
BAB 65 Prison Epistles Studies MAB 64 General Epistles Studies
MAB 65 Prison Epistles Studies
BAB 70 New Testament Studies
(Revelation) MAB 70 New Testament Studies
BAB 71 Introduction to Biblical (Revelation)
Languages MAB 71 Introduction to Biblical
BAB 73 Introduction to Hebrew Languages
BAB 731 Hebrew as an Exegetical Tool MAB 72 Introduction to Hebrew
BAB 732 Intermediate Hebrew MAB 721 Hebrew as an Exegetical Tool
BAB 733 Advanced Hebrew MAB 722 Intermediate Hebrew
BAB 734 Hebrew Exegesis MAB 723 Advanced Hebrew
BAB 72 Introduction to Greek MAB 724 Hebrew Exegesis
BAB 721 Greek as an Exegetical Tool MAB 73 Introduction to Greek
BAB 722 Intermediate Greek MAB 731 Greek as An Exegetical Tool
BAB 723 Advanced Greek MAB 732 Intermediate Greek
BAB 724 Greek Exegesis MAB 733 Advanced Greek
BAB 81 Hermeneutics MAB 734 Greek Exegesis
BAB 811 Studies in Hermeneutics MAB 81 Hermeneutics
BAB 82 English Bible Exegesis MAB 811 Studies in Hermeneutics
BAB 91 Bible Elective MAB 82 English Bible Exegesis
BAB 92 Bible Elective MAB 91 Bible Elective
BAB 101 Elective MAB 92 Bible Elective
BAB 111 Teaching Bible Teachers MAB 101 Elective
BAB 121 Practicum I MAB 111 Teaching Bible Teachers
BAB 122 Practicum I MAB 121 Practicum I
MAB 122 Practicum I
2. Theology 2. Theology
BAM 25 Course Development for the MAM 25 Course Development for the
Internet Internet
BAM 251 Setting Up an On-line MAM 251 Setting Up an On-line
Program Program
BAM 252 Setting Up a Web Page MAM 252 Setting Up a Web Page
BAM 253 Writing an On-Line Course MAM 253 Writing an On-Line Course
BAM 254 Writing a Web Page Course MAM 254 Writing a Web Page Course
BAM 255 Internet Ministry Elective MAM 255 Internet Ministry Elective
BAM 31 Introduction to Counseling MAM 31 Introduction to Counseling
BAM 311 Introduction to Christian MAM 311 Introduction to Christian
Counseling Counseling
BAM 312 History, Theology, MAM 312 History, Theology,
Philosophy, and Ethics of Philosophy, and Ethics of
Christian Counseling Christian Counseling
BAM 313 Counseling Administration MAM 313 Counseling Administration
BAM 314 Character and Spiritual MAM 314 Character and Spiritual
Development of the Development of the
Counselor Counselor
BAM 315 Curriculum and resources for MAM 315 Curriculum and resources for
Christian counseling Christian counseling
BAM 316 Pregnancy Counseling MAM 316 Pregnancy Counseling
BAM 317 Family Counseling MAM 317 Family Counseling
BAM 318 Crisis Counseling MAM 318 Crisis Counseling
BAM 319 Addiction Counseling MAM 319 Addiction Counseling
BAM 3110 Pastoral Counseling MAM 3110 Pastoral Counseling
BAM 3111 Christian Counseling Elective MAM 3111 Christian Counseling Elect.
BAM31112 Elective MAM 3112 Elective
BAM 32 Christian Chaplaincy MAM 32 Christian Chaplaincy
BAM 321 Introduction to Christian MAM 321 Introduction to Christian
Chaplaincy Chaplaincy
BAM 322 History, Theology, Philosophy, MAM 322 History, Theology, Philosophy,
and Ethics of Christian and Ethics of Christian
Chaplaincy Chaplaincy
BAM 323 Chaplaincy Administration MAM 323 Chaplaincy Administration
BAM 324 Character and Spiritual MAM 324 Character and Spiritual
Development of Chaplain Development of Chaplain
BAM 325 Curriculum and Resources for MAM 325 Curriculum and Resources for
Christian Chaplains Christian Chaplains
BAM 326 Skill Training in Chaplaincy MAM 326 Skill Training in Chaplaincy
work I work I
BAM 327 Skill Training in Chaplaincy II MAM 327 Skill Training in Chaplaincy II
BAM 41 Church Group Ministry MAM 41 Church Group Ministry
Administration Administration
BAM 412 Community Group Ministries MAM 412 Community Group Ministries
BAM 413 Discipleship Groups MAM 413 Discipleship Groups
BAM 414 Family Ministries MAM 414 Family Ministries
BAM 415 Women’s Ministries MAM 415 Women’s Ministries
BAM 416 Men’s Ministries MAM 416 Men’s Ministries
BAM 417 Single’s Ministries MAM 417 Single’s Ministries
BAM 418 College group Ministries MAM 418 College Group Ministries
BAM 419 Professional Group MAM 419 Professional Group
Ministries Ministries
BAM 420 Ministry to the Elderly MAM 420 Ministry to the Elderly
BAM 421 Ministry to Special Needs MAM 421 Ministry to Special Needs
Groups Groups.
BAM 422 Group Ministry Elective MAM 422 Group Ministry Elective
BAM 51 Children Ministries MAM 51 Children Ministry
BAM 61 Youth Ministry MAM 61 Youth Ministry
BAM 611 Introduction to Youth MAM 611 Introduction to Youth
Ministry Ministry
BAM 612 History, Theology, MAM 612 History, Theology, Philosophy,
Philosophy, and Ethics of Youth and Ethics of Youth
Ministry Ministry
BAM 613 Youth Ministry MAM 613 Youth Ministry
Administration Administration
BAM 614 Character and Spiritual MAM 614 Character and Spiritual
Development of Youth Ministers Development of Youth Ministers
BAM 615 Curriculum and Resources for MAM 615 Curriculum and Resources for
Youth Ministry Youth Ministry
BAM 616 Skill Training in Youth Ministry MAM 616 Skill Training in Youth Ministry
I I
BAM 617 Youth Ministry Elective MAM 617 Youth Ministry Elective
BAM 81 Philosophy of Christian MAM 81 Philosophy of Christian
Education Education
BAM 820 Pedagogy/Andragogy MAM 820 Pedagogy/Andragogy
BAMA 821 Teaching to Change Lives MAM 821 Teaching to Change Lives
BAM 83 Christian Education in the MAM 83 Christian Education in the
Church Church
BAM 831 Introduction to Christian MAM 831 Introduction to Christian
Education in the Church Education in the Church
BAM 832 History, Theology, MAM 832 History, Theology, Philosophy,
Philosophy, and Ethics of and Ethics of Christian Education
Christian Education in the in the Church
Church MAM 833 Christian Education in the
BAM 833 Christian Education in the Church Administration
Church Administration MAM 834 Character and Spiritual
BAM 834 Character and Spiritual Development of Christian
Development of Christian Educators
Educators MAM 835 Curriculum and Resources for
BAM 835 Curriculum and Resources for Christian Education in the
Christian Education in the Church
Church MAM 836 Skill Training in Christian
BAM 836 Skill Training in Christian Education in the Church I
Education in the Church I MAM 837 Christian Education Elective
BAM 837 Christian Education Elective MAM 85 Ministerial Education
BAM 85 Ministerial Education MAM 851 Introduction to Ministerial
BAM 851 Introduction to Ministerial Education
Education MAM 852 History, Theology, Philosophy
BAM 852 History, Theology, Philosophy and Ethics of Ministerial
and Ethics of Ministerial Education
Education MAM 853 Ministerial Education
BAM 853 Ministerial Education Administration
Administration MAM 854 Character and spiritual
BAM 854 Character and spiritual development of Minister
development of Minister Educators and Students
Educators and Students MAM 855 Curriculum and resources for
BAM 855 Curriculum and resources for Ministerial Education
Ministerial Education MAM 856 Skill Training in Ministerial
BAM 856 Skill Training in Ministerial Education I
Education I MAM 857 Ministerial Education Elective
BAM 856 Ministerial Education Elective MAM 91 Church Officer Training
BAM 91 Church Office Training MAM 911 Church Elder Training
BAM 911 Church Elders Training MAM 912 Church Deacon’s Training
BAM 912 Church Deacon’s Training MAM 913 Church Officer Training
BAM 913 Church Officer Training Elective
Elective MAM 101 The Diaconate in the World
BAM 101 The Diaconate in the World MAM 1012 Christian Social Work
BAM 1012 Christian Social Work MAM 10121 Introduction to Christian Social
BAM 10121 Introduction to Christian Social Work
Work MAM 10122 History, Theology, Philosophy,
BAM 10122 History, Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics of Christian Social
and Ethics of Christian Social Work
Work MAM 10123 Social Work Administration
BAM 10123 Social Work Administration MAM 10124 Character and Spiritual
BAM 10124 Character and Spiritual Development of Social Worker
Development of Social Worker MAM 10125 Curriculum and Resources for
BAM 10125 Curriculum and Resources for Christian Social Work
Christian Social Work MAM 10126 Skill Training in Christian Social
BAM 10126 Skill Training in Christian Social Work I
Work I MAM 10127 Christian Social Work Elective
BAM 10127 Christian Social Work Elective MAM 111 Christian Leadership Studies
BAM 111 Christian Leadership Studies MAM 1111 Introduction to Christian
BAM 1111 Introduction to Christian Leadership
Leadership MAM 1112 History, Theology, Philosophy,
BAM 1112 History, Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics of Christian
and Ethics of Christian Leadership
Leadership MAM 1113 Christian Leaders Administration
BAM 1113 Christian Leaders Administration MAM 1114 Character and Spiritual
BAM 1114 Character and Spiritual Development of Christian
Development of Christian Leaders
Leaders MAM 1115 Curriculum and Resources for
BAM 1115 Curriculum and Resources for Christian Leaders
Christian Leaders MAM 1116 Skill Training in Christian
BAM 1116 Skill Training in Christian Leadership I
Leadership I MAM 1117 Leadership Elective
BAM 1117 Leadership Elective MAM 121 Music Ministry
BAM 121 Music Ministry MAM 1211 Music Ministry Elective
BAM 1211 Music Ministry Elective MAM 131 Ministry and the Arts
BAM 131 Ministry and the Arts MAM 1311 Ministries and the Arts
BAM 1311 Ministries and the Arts Elective
Elective MAM 141 Pastoral Studies (Level 1)
BAM 141 Pastoral Studies (Level 1) MAM 1411 Introduction to Pastoral Studies
BAM 1411 Introduction to Pastoral Studies MAM 1412 History, Theology, Philosophy,
BAM 1412 History, Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics of Pastoral Studies
and Ethics of Pastoral Studies MAM 1413 Pastoral Administration
BAM 1413 Pastoral Administration MAM 1414 Character and Spiritual
BAM 1414 Character and Spiritual Development of the Pastor
Development of the Pastor MAM 1415 Curriculum and Resources for
BAM 1415 Curriculum and Resources for Pastoral Studies
Pastoral Studies MAM 1416 Skill Training in Pastoral
BAM 1416 Skill Training in Pastoral Studies Studies
BAM 142 Reflections on Reality MAM 142 Reflections on Reality
BAM 151 Ministry Elective MAM 151 Ministry Elective
4. History and Missions 4. History and Missions
BAH 01 World History and Culture MAH 01 Bible History
BAH 02 Bible History MAH 02 World History and Culture
BAH 11 Early and Medieval Church MAH 11 Early and Medieval Church
History History
BAH 112 Medieval Church History MAH 112 Medieval Church History
BAH 21 16th Century Church History MAH 21 16th Century Church History
BAH 22 17th Century Church History MAH 31 17th Century Church History
BAH 41 18th Century Church History MAH 41 18th Century Church History
BAH 51 19th Century Church History MAH 51 19th Century Church History
BAH 61 20th Century Church History MAH 61 20th Century Church History
BAH 71 Modern Church History MAH 71 Modern Church History
/Denomination history /Denomination History
BAH 72 The Roman Catholic Church MAH 72 The Roman Catholic Church
and Protestantism and Protestantism
BAH 73 Church Histories in Latin Am. MAH 73 Church History in Latin Am.
BAH 74 Church History regional st. MAH 74 Church History regional sts.
BAH 75 Church History Elective BAH 75 Church History Elective
BAH 81 Church Order/Church Gov MAH 81 Church Order/Church Gov
BAH 90 Introduction to Missiology MAH 90 Introduction to Missiology
BAH 91 History of Global Missions MAH 91 History of Global Missions
BAH 911 History of Mission Works MAH 911 History of Mission Works
BAH 912 Denominational Mission MAH 912 Denominational Mission
History History
BAH 913 Regional Mission History MAH 913 Regional Mission History
BAH 914 Missionary Biographies MAH 914 Missionary Biographies
BAH 915 Ecumenical and Mission Conf. MAH 915 Ecumenical and Mission Conf.
BAH 92 Administration of Missions MAH 92 Administration of Missions
BAH 921 Church and Mission MAH 921 Church and Mission
BAH 922 Missionary and Mission MAH 922 Missionary and Mission
BAH 9221 Character and Spiritual MAH 9221 Character and Spiritual
Development of the Missionary Development of the Missionary
BAH 9222 Missionary Cultural Adaptation MAH 9222 Missionary Cultural Adaptation
BAH 9223 Mission Ministry MAH 9223 Mission Ministry
Administration Administration
B AH 9224 Training for Missions MAH 9224 Training for Missions
BAH 93 Mission Work MAH 93 Mission Work
BAH 931 Domestic Missions MAH 931 Domestic Missions
BAH 932 International Missions MAH 932 International Missions
BAH 933 Reaching Unreached Peoples MAH 933 Reaching Unreached Peoples
BAH 934 Translating the Bible MAH 934 Translating the Bible
BAH 935 Church Planting MAH 935 Church Planting
BAH 935 Literature Distribution MAH 935 Literature Distribution
BAH 936 Community Work MAH 936 Community Work
BAH 936 Elective. Mission Ministries MAH 936 Elective. Mission Ministries
BAH 94 Context and Missions MAH 94 Context and Missions
BAH 941 Cultural Anthropology MAH 941 Cultural Anthropology
BAH 942 World Religions MAH 942 World Religions
BAH 95 Curriculum and Resources MAH 95 Curriculum and Resources
for Missions for Missions
BAH 96 Mission Practicum MAH 96 Mission Practicum
BAH 97 Missiology Elective MAH 97 Missiology Elective
5. Humanities 5. Humanities
BALA00 Write a thesis MALA00 Master Thesis
BALA 01 English MALA 01 English
BALA 11 Computers MALA 11 Computers
BALA 21 Journalism MALA 21 Journalism
BALA 31 Studies in Education MALA 31 Studies in Education
BALA 41 International Languages MALA 41 International Languages
BALA 421 Beginners MALA 421 Beginners
BALA 422 Intermediate Level MALA 422 Intermediate Level
BALA 423 Advanced Level MALA 423 Advanced Level
BALA 424 Special Studies MALA 424 Special Studies
BALA 425 Elective MALA 425 Elective
BALA 51 Communication MALA 51 Communication
BALA 61 Drama MALA 61 Drama
BALA 62 Studies in Music MALA 62 Studies in Music
BALA 71 Leadership Studies MALA 71 Leadership Studies
BALA 81 Philosophy MALA 81 Philosophy
BALA 91 Psychology MALA 91 Psychology
BALA 101 Sociology MALA 101 Sociology
BALA 104 Political Science MALA 104 Political Science
BALA 105 Business MALA 105 Business
BALA 106 Economics MALA 106 Economics
BALA 107 Other Humanities MALA 107 Other Humanities
BALA 108 Distance Education Studies MALA 108 Distance Education Studies
BALA 1081 Philosophy of Distance MALA 1081 Philosophy of Distance
Education Education
BALA 1082 How to Write a MINTS MALA 1082 How to Write a MINTS
Course Course
BALA 1083 How to Establish a MINTS MALA 1083 How to Establish a MINTS
Center Center
BALA 1084 How to Teach a MINTS MALA 1084 How to Teach a MINTS
course course
BALA 1085 How to Academically MALA 1085 How to Academically
Administrate a MINTS Administrate a MINTS
Center Center
BALA 1086 Distance Education Elective MALA 1086 Distance Education Elective
BALA 111 Humanities Elective MALA 111 Humanities Elective
Note: Specialties in the areas of Ministerial Studies, Missions, and Liberal Arts in the MATS can
develop courses according to the following paradigm:
1. Introduction to course
2. History, Theology, Philosophy and Ethics of course
3. Administration and course
4. Character and Spiritual Development
5. Curriculum and Resources
6. Skill Training I
7. Skill Training II
8. Skill Training III
9. Skill Training IV
10. Skill Training V
MINTS may create a major by identifying 10 courses in speciality and 10 general courses:
1. 10 courses in the area of special studies
2. 5 interdisciplinary courses
3. 5 basic courses in Bible, Theology, Ministerial Studies, and History and
Missions
C. Master Level Programs
1. The Master of Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.)
Students seeking the M.A.T.S. degree, will present a 120 credit Bachelor’s degree and
must fulfill 60 academic hours by completing the following:
a. Bible 6 courses (18 hours)
b. Theology 3 courses (9 hours)
c. Ministerial Studies 3 courses (9 hours)
d. History/Missions 2 courses (6 hours)
e. Humanities/Electives 4 courses (12 hours)
All the students will write a master thesis that consists of writing a commentary on a book of the
Bible. The guidelines are in the document, How to write a MINTS course. The thesis will be no
shorter than 75 pages and no longer than 125 pages. Each nation has their program of Project 66.
The choosing of one’s Bible book is coordinated with a master list that is available on writing the
Academic Dean. The thesis can count as a Bible course or as a Humanity course.
The student’s master thesis will be a commentary on a book of the Bible. The commentary may
be written to suit a specific student audience.
e. Oversight
(1) The Doctoral Program Coordinator (DPC) and MINTS Academic Dean
will assign the student to a mentor
(2) The mentor will oversee the student’s development of each
course.
(3) Each course will have a title page, index, preface, student’s instruction, 8
lessons, proper footnoting, questions at end of each lesson, 5,000 page
annotated bibliography, teacher’s manual with answers to questions and
instructions for the distance education teachers.
(4) The mentor will send corrected course to the DPC for approval.
(5) After the Doctoral Program Coordinator’s approval of the 5 th course, the
courses are given by the DPC to a reading committee for final approval.
The reading committee has five weeks to complete its readings and give
final approval.
(6) The DPC presents the student’s work to MINTS board for graduation.
(7) Graduation of D.Min.student can take place in student’s country.
f. Finances
(1) D.Min. students are volunteer teachers in the MINTS distance education
system.
(2) MINTS will be granted the rights to post and use the course materials
developed by the D.Min. student.
f. Duration
The program should not take more than 5 years. In order to continue after
5 years, an extension can be applied for from the Academic Dean.
g. Mentors
Students will be assigned a course mentor by the MINTS Academic Dean
from the following list:
Dr. Jorge Eliecer Altamiranda Redondo, D.Min., Columbia (Spanish)
Dr. Pablo Armero Barranco, D.Min., Ph.D., in Theological Studies, Spain
(Spanish)
Dr. Julio Benítez, MAT; D.Min, Columbia (Spanish)
Dr. Eleazar Bermúdez, D.Min., Venezuela (Spanish)
Dr. Brigido Cabrera, MAT, MINTS, D.Min., Canada, Dominican Republic, USA
(Spanish)
Dr. Jovonni T. Farrington, D.Min., USA (English)
Dr. George Frederick, D.Min., St. Vincent (English)
Dr. Benjamin Hegeman, Ph.D., Benin, Houghton College (Dutch, English,
French)
Dr. Johan Hegeman, Ph.D., the Netherlands (Dutch, English)
Dr. Cornelius Hegeman, Ph.D. in Christian Thought, D.Min., USA (Dutch,
English, Spanish)
Dr. Heberto Ignacio Hernández Hernández, D.Min., Mexico (Spanish)
Dr. Ken Hinkson, D.Min., USA (English)
Dr. Bruce McDowell, D.Min., USA (English, Spanish)
Dr. Jaime Morales, D.Min, Ph.D., Costa Rica (Spanish)
Dr. David Moran, D.Min., USA (English, Spanish)
Dr. Theo Orman, D.Min., Ph.D., in Theological Studies, Aruba (Spanish, Dutch,
Papamiento)
Dr. Ramón Osorio, D.Min., USA (Spanish, English)
Dr. Eric Pennings, D.Min., Canada (English, Spanish)
Dr. Norberto Quesada, D.Min., Ph.D. in Theological Studies, Cuba (Spanish)
Dr. Ismael Quintero, D.Min., Ph.D. in Theological Studies, Columbia (Spanish)
Dr. Richard Ramsay, D.Min., USA (English, Spanish)
Dr. Donald Frank Ritsman, D.Min., USA (English)
Dr. Larry Ruddell, D.Ed., USA (English)
Dr. Susana Sánchez D.Min., Dominican Republic (Spanish)
Dr. David Sills, Ph.D., USA (English, Spanish)
Dr. Roger Smalling, D.Min., USA (English, Spanish)
Dr. Michael Saunders. D.Min. PhD in Theological Studies, USA (English)
Dr. Turgay Ucal, Ph.D. in Theological Studies, Turkey (Turkish).
Dr. Allen Vander Pol. D.Min., USA (English)
Dr. Ramón Olmo Velázquez, D.Min., Ph.D. in Theological Studies, Columbia
(Spanish)
Dr. Julian Zugg, D.Min., Ph.D. in Theological Studies, England,USA (English)
h. Recognition
The D.Min. is a religious degree offered in the State of Florida. According to
current Florida law educational institutions that grant religious degrees need to
abide by the Fair Consumers Practices guidelines given by the State (Florida
Statutes, 1005.04). Institutions need to notify and register with the Commission
for Independent Education of the State of Florida (Chapter 1005, Florida
Statutes). The MINTS doctoral program is not accredited. It is a fraternity of
Christian doctoral level distance education theological course writers and
teachers meeting MINTS educational standards.
i. Enrollment
(1) Contact the Academic Dean of MINTS at hegjkm@aol.com.
(2) Download necessary forms at www.mints.edu .
(3) Provide three reference letters (pastor, educational and friendship.)
(4) Provide copies of grade transcripts for Bachelor and Master degrees.
(5) Provide national identification and picture.
Staff
President Dr. Greg Hauenstein
Vice-President of Academic Affairs Dr. Cornelius Hegeman
English International Coordinator Dr. Julian Zugg
Miami Coordinator Rev. Jared Reed (PhD Candidate)
Africa Coordinator Rev. Jeff Borden (D.Min. Candidate)
Chinese Curriculum Developer Ms Virginia Yip
French Program Coordinator Ms. Jan Stutheid
Turkey Coordinator
Central America Coordinator Dr. Eric Pennings
Far East English Program Coordinator Dr. Allen Vander Pol
Brazil Coordinator Rev. José Aristides
Online Program Coordinator Dr. Jaime Morales
China Coordinator Dr. Biao Chen
Emeritus Dr. Kent Hinkson
Finances Pam Hathaway, CPA. And Mary Sweeney,
CPA
Faculty
Professors of MINTS (D.Min. graduate of MINTS and written five courses)
Lecturers
Rev. Eddy Alemán (USA), M.Div., Hope Seminary; BAT, MINTS
Lic., Marvin Argumedo (El Salvador), BATS, MINTS
Rev. José Apon (Peru), MATS, MINTS
Rev. David Armador (México), MATS, MINTS
Dr. Rickey Armstrong (USA, Malawi), D.D., MINTS; D. Min. candidate, Reformed Theological
Seminary; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A., Ouachita Baptist
University
Dr. Mariano Avila (Mexico, USA), Ph.D. Hermeneutics, Westminster Theological Seminary;
Ph.D. candidate Social Sciences, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico; Th.M.,
Calvin Theological Seminary; M.A. History, Temple University
Rev. Jeff Borden (Africa), D.Min. Candidate, MINTS, ThM, Univ of Stellenbosch, M.Div,
Columbia Seminary.
Rev. Larry Buckman (Brazil), MA., Columbia College; B.S., Philadelphia Biblical University
Rev. Fabio Cano (Colombia), BATS, MINTS
Rev. Cayo Cardenas (Peru), BATS, MINTS
Dr. Félix Caraballo (Dominican Republic), Doctor of Theology, MINTS; MATS, MINTS; BAT,
UNEV
Patrick Carrington (USA), D.Min. candidate, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; M.A.
Counseling Psychology; B.S. Psychology, Miami Christian College
Francisco Caranza (Nicaragua), MATS, MINTS
Rev. Sixto Castillo (Dominican Republic), MATS, SETECA
Rev. Amós Cauhich (México), MATS, MINTS
Norma Chaupiz (Canada), MATS, MINTS,
Rev. Alejandro Cid (USA), MATS, M.Div., MINTS.
Carlos Coffin (Nicaragua), BA
Dr., Rev. Moisés Colop (Guatemala), M.Div., Presbyterian Seminary in Guatemala
Rev. Richard Crane (USA), M.Div.
Rev. Juan Davilla (Colombia), MATS, MINTS
Rev. Huascar de la Cruz (Mexico), M.Div, Calvin Seminary
Rev. Scott Dilon (Peru). M.Div.
Rev. Matthew Dubocq (Colombia, USA), M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Seminary
Rev. Paul Duncan (St. Vincent), MATS, MINTS
Rev. Leonel Espejo (Venezuela), BATS, MINTS
Rev. Andrés Espinoza (Colombia), MATS, MINTS
Rev. Ned Farrington (Ecuador), BA
Rev. Edison Flores (Colombia), BATS, MINTS
Dr. Greg Hauenstein (USA), D.D. MINTS, M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School;
Emmanuel School of Religion; B.A., Florida Bible College
Rev. Bill Huston (USA), M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary; B.A., Biola University
Rev. Javier Gil (Colombia), BATS, MINTS
Rev. Eliezer Gonzalez (Venezuela), MA. Theological Studies, Northern Baptist Theological
Seminary; B.A., Trinity Evangelical Seminary of New York. (visiting prof)
Rev. Juan Ferrer Gonzalez (México), MATS, MINTS; MA Seminario Presbiteriano de México
Rev. Bill Green (Costa Rica), M.Div., Westminster TS.
Rev. David Cruz Gutiérrez (México), Masters., México Presbyterian Seminary
Vivian Gutiérrez (El Salvador), MATS, MINTS
Rafael Jiménez (Dominican Republic) BA
Rev. Fred Jonkman (Ecuador). M.Div, RTS
Rev. Mike Khandjian (USA), D.D., Miami International Seminary; M.Div., Reformed
Theological Seminary; B.A., Belhaven College
Rev. Nicolas Lamme (Costa Rica) M.Div., MARS
Rev. Jaime Leal (Colombia) MATS, MINTS
Rev. Rafael Leal (Colombia), MATS, MINTS
Rev. Ricardo Leal (USA, Colombia), MATS, MINTS
Rev. John Lewis (Grenada), MATS, MINTS; MAT, Colombia International University
Rev. Francisco Limón (México), M.Div. Mexican Presbyterian Seminary
Rev. César Luzardo (Venezuela) BATS, MINTS; Seminario Bautista Venezuala
Rev. Ken MacHarg (global), M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary; B.A.,
Maryville College
Rev. Mark Mailloux (USA, Haiti, French Caribbean), M.Div., Faculté Libre de Théologie
Réformé d’ Aix-en-Provence, University of Paris (Sorbonne); Gordon College; School of
Foreign Service, Georgetown University
Rev. Roberto Amanteo Marcelleti (Venezuela), MATS, MINTS
Dr. Bruce McDowell, D.Min., AUBS
Rev. Carlos Mena (Chile) MATS, MINTS
Rev. Domingo Méndez (Dominican Republic), MATS, MINTS; BAT, UNEV.
Rev. Alex Mercado (Colombia), MATS, MINTS
Dr. Dave Moran (USA), D.Min., Reformed Theological Seminary; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical
Divinity School; B.A., Belhaven College
Rev. Adonis Morales (Colombia), MATS, MINTS
Luis Carlos Moreno (Ecuador). BA.
Rev. Dagaberto Mosquera (Ecuador). MATS, MINTS.
Bélgica Ortiz (Colombia), BATS, MINTS
Rev. Benjamin Ortíz (USA), MAT, MINTS
Rev. Leonel Ortiz (Columbia), MATS, MINTS.
Dr. Ramón Osorio (USA), D.Min., MINTS
Rev. William Ospina (Venezuela), MATS, MINTS
Rev. Juan Fernando Pérez (Dominican Republic) BATS, MINTS
Rev. Sebastian Pérez (Honduras), BATS, MINTS
Pedro Petroski (México), BATS, MINTS
Norma Pinot Arias (Honduras), MATS, MINTS
Rev Keith Powlinson (Peru), M.Div. Colombia International Seminary.
Rev. José Jesús Ramírez (El Salvador), D.Min., Cand., MINTS; MATS, MINTS; BATS, MINTS
Dr. Richard B. Ramsay (USA), D.Min. Urban Missions, Westminster Theological Seminary;
Th.M. Apologetics, Covenant Theological Seminary; M.Div., Westminster Theological
Seminary; B.A., University of Kansas
Rev. Jared Reed (Miami), Ph.D. candidate, Westminster Theological Seminary; Th.M., Princeton
Theological Seminary; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; B.S., Miami
Christian College
Rev. Esaú Reyes (México), MATS, M.Div., MINTS
Rev. Mike Riggs (Peru), M.Div., Asbury
Rev. Carlos Rodriguez (Venezuela), BATS, MINTS
Dr. Lawrence S. Ruddell (USA, Middle and Far East), Ed.D., University of Houston; M.Div.,
Westminster Theological Seminary; M.A., Ohio State University; B.A., Davidson
College
Julio Santana (Cuba), MATS, MINTS
Dr. David Sills (USA, South America), Ph.D. Intercultural Studies, Reformed Theological
Seminary; D.Miss., Reformed Theological Seminary; M.Div., New Orleans Baptist
Seminary; B.A., Belhaven College
Rev. Frank Sindler (Africa), D.Min. Cand., MINTS; MARS, RTS; BA Clemson Univ
Dr. Roger Smalling (USA), D.Min., Miami International Seminary; M.A.T.S., Miami
International Seminary; MA., Baptist Christian University; B.A., Baptist Christian
University; B.A. Hispanic Studies, University of Northern Colorado; A.A., Compton
College
Rev. John Stevenson (USA), D.Min. candidate, Reformed Theological Seminary; M.Div., Knox
Theological Seminary; B.A., Florida Bible College
Rev. Ricardo Santos Tun (México); BATS, MINTS
Jan Stutheit (Algeria, France), D.Min., Cand., MAR, Westminster; BA, Univ. of Deleware
Rev. Alberto José Torres (Venezuela), MATS, MINTS
Rev. Caleb Urbina (Nicaragua), BA
Carlos Urcan (México), MATS, MINTS; BA, San Pablo.
Rev. Wilfredo Velázquez (Venezuela), MATS, MINTS; BA, Seminario Bautista Venezuela
Rev. James Williams (Afro American leadership), D.Min., Cand., MINTS; M.Div., RTS; BS,
Tougaloo College
NATIONAL STAFF
Board of Directors
Mr. A.J. Ager (Chairman)
Mr. Roy Berube
Rev. Brígido Cabrera
Mr. Dan Delange
Rev. Bill Huston
Mr. Jim W. Kern
Dr. Bill Richards
Dr. Walford Thompson
Mr. George Lawrence
Board of Reference
Dr. Richard Pratt
Dr. Steve Brown
Dr. Michael Khandjian
Charles Morgan, Esq.
James A. Kern
X . A C A D E M I C A N D E D U C A T I O N A L A D M I N I S T R A T I V E S T R U C T U R E