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Pastoral Ministry (B.A.)

Pastoral Ministry Major

Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry

The pastoral ministry major prepares students to serve in general pastoral ministry or as a future member of a church planting team. Graduates will understand and experience the basic roles of a pastor/shepherd such as preaching, teaching, leading, pastoral care and church planting. It also lays a foundation for seminary/graduate study. The degree is granted upon completion of 128 credits as specified in the catalog (40 credits must be in 3000- or 4000-level courses).

Please note: The course of study on this page outlines the B.A. in Pastoral Studies program. You may also be interested in the Dual B.A./M.Div. Degree in Pastoral Ministry.

Social Science course in core curriculum must include PSY2108.
Biblical Worldview & Academic Disciplines course in core curriculum: MIN2216 (OCE).

Ministry Core		30 cr
ICS2015	World Religions	4
MIN1005	Introduction to Ministry	2
MIN2105	Theological and Philosophical Foundations of Ministry	2
MIN2106	Relationships	3
MIN2216	Teaching Methods in Ministry (OCE) (see Academic Disciplines requirement above)
MIN3205	Human Sexuality	4
MIN3216	Leadership in Ministry (WCE)	4
MIN3226	Family Studies	3
MIN3231	Introduction to Biblical Counseling	4
MIN4991	Ministry Internship I	2
MIN4992	Ministry Internship II	2

Pastoral Ministry Required Courses		18 cr
ACL2001	Elementary Greek I	4
ACL2002	Elementary Greek II	4
BIB4460	Studies in Biblical Theology	2
MIN3232	Practice of Biblical Counseling	2
PAS2205	Foundations of Pastoral Ministry	2
PAS4305	Communicating the Biblical Message	4

Selectives	3–4 cr
Choose MIN3603, 3604, or any 3000 - 4000 level courses with ICS, URB, or MIN prefix.
Note: Those wishing to take Biblical Hebrew should use free electives.

Note: WCE= Written Communication Emphasis; OCE = Oral Communication Emphasis. See the catalog for explanation and prerequisites.