MUI Goals

Networking

To cooperate with churches, church related agencies, faith-based and non-religious organizations in seeking to strengthen the quality of urban life through religious education for public ministry.

Education

To identify and respond to the education needs of clergy, laity, and members of the community at large regarding public ministry in urban society, but applicable to all ministry contexts.

Participatory Action Research

To engage in the discovery of solutions to issues facing urban churches and faith-based organizations so as to strengthen the effectiveness and quality of public ministry.

Practicum

To provide or help arrange for supervised field placement or internship learning opportunities in the urban environment that will assist in the development of practical leadership skills in urban ministry.

Community-Leadership

To engage the expertise of exemplary urban religious leaders, practitioners, and scholars along with seminary faculty in a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to urban theological education for public ministry.

Partnership

To assist seminary students, faculty, church leaders, and wider community stakeholders in utilizing the Seminary as a resource for research and education regarding theological aspects of public issues affecting the urbanized society.