This is the typical course progression for residential students at HoneyRock with Summer GA responsibilities, and for any other students aiming to complete the degree in two years.
Year 1
Fall 2022 (12 credits)
- MML 512 Leadership and Spiritual Formation (4)
- OAL 549 Program Philosophy and Planning (4)
- OAL 662 Theology and Practice of Outdoor Ministry (4)
Spring 2023 (12 Credits)
- MML 503 Cultural Engagement (2)
- OAL 518 Research Methods for Ministry (2)
- OAL 663 Organizational Leadership and Staff Development (4)
- BITH 565/566/576 Biblical or Theological Studies course (4)
Summer 2023 (0-4 Credits)
Optional 0-6 additional credits selected from:
- Other courses in Wheaton College Graduate School with Advisor’s approval.
Year 2
Fall 2023 (4-12 Credits)
- OAL 595 Foundations of Experiential Education (2)
- OAL Final Project (CFM 692 Creative Project or CFM 698 Thesis/Applied Thesis) (2)
Optional 0-8 additional credits selected from:
- OAL 664 Wilderness Programming and Leadership (4)
- OAL 694 Camp Ministry in Global Contexts (2)
Other courses in Wheaton College Graduate School with Advisor’s approval.
Spring 2024 (6-12 Credits)
- OAL 534 Care and Counsel in Ministry (2)
- OAL 682 Integrative Seminar (2)
- OAL 699 Final Project Continuation (0)
Optional 2-8 additional credits selected from:
- OAL 694 Temporary Communities and the Church (2)
- OAL 694 Gap Year Programming (2)
- OAL 694 Advanced Leadership seminar (2)
- OAL 665 Wilderness Program Management (4)
Other courses in Wheaton College Graduate School with Advisor’s approval
