The School of Missional Ethnobotany

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Programmatic Tiers & Ecclesiastical Designations

The School of Missional Ethnobotany serves as the University’s primary center for global cultural engagement through the lens of creation stewardship. Our curricula are engineered to equip the 'sent ones' with a sophisticated understanding of how the world’s diverse people groups interact with their local flora. From the Associate foundation to the terminal Doctoral research phase, scholars are trained to use botanical mastery as a bridge for the Gospel, ensuring that global resource management is rooted in scriptural integrity and the fulfillment of the Great Commission.

  • The Foundations of Cultural Stewardship

    A 60-unit introductory course of study exploring the primary relationship between humanity and the global flora. Scholars examine the initial dispersion of agricultural knowledge following the post-Babel migration, establishing a baseline for understanding how diverse cultures interact with the Creator's provision.

  • The Comprehensive Mastery of Global Plant Systems

    A 120-unit intensive program that tracks the movement of 'Covenant Plants' across the continents. Students engage in deep-level mapping of indigenous botanical traditions, analyzing how scriptural mandates for stewardship have been preserved or adapted by dispersed peoples throughout history.

  • Advanced Research in Missional Phytology

    A 60-unit post-graduate track designed for leaders in global missions and international development. This curriculum focuses on the synthesis of cultural anthropology and botanical science, preparing scholars to implement sustainable, scripturally-sound agricultural strategies in diverse global contexts.

  • The Pinnacle of Ecumenical Scholarship & Policy

    The terminal 60-unit degree representing the highest level of expertise in global human-plant relations. Candidates must contribute original research to the field of Diaspora studies, culminating in a dissertation that addresses complex issues of global resource management and the restoration of the ecumenical commons.

The Path of Ecumenical Inquiry

Cultural Exegesis

Analyzing the botanical traditions of diverse nations through the lens of the Word.

Geographic Mapping

Tracking the "Great Dispersion" of people and the seeds they carried.

Sociological Synthesis

Investigating how plant-human relationships empower local communities for the Gospel.

Global Stewardship

Preparing graduates to lead international initiatives in alignment with the Creator’s design.

Scholarships/Awards

Recognizing the multifaceted excellence of the modern steward.

Continental Christian University is committed to supporting scholars whose lives reflect the vitality and discipline of the Creator’s design. We believe that botanical mastery is enhanced by personal character, physical stewardship, and a commitment to the communal good. As such, CCU offers numerous specialized scholarship pathways for incoming candidates.

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“Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river. Their leaves will not wither, nor will their fruit fail. Every month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing.”

- Ezekiel 47:12 (NIV)

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