Description
The Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry provides comprehensive, biblically grounded preparation for pastoral and elder-level leadership within the local church. The program develops theological depth, doctrinal precision, biblical interpretation skills, preaching competency, pastoral care expertise, leadership effectiveness, apologetic engagement, evangelistic outreach, cross-cultural ministry readiness, organizational leadership, conflict resolution skills, and ethical ministry practice under accountable church authority. This 120-credit bachelor's degree includes the following required pastoral ministry courses: Required Core Courses MIN 401 – Foundations of Pastoral Ministry OTS 402 – Advanced Old Testament Studies NTS 403 – Advanced New Testament Studies THE 401 – Systematic Theology I THE 402 – Systematic Theology II THE 430 – Pneumatology & Ecclesial Ministry HIS 420 – Church History II APO 410 – Christian Apologetics BIB 410 – Advanced Hermeneutics HOM 410 – Homiletics (Preaching I & II) MIN 420 – Pastoral Counseling MIN 430 – Pastoral Leadership & Church Administration MIN 435 - Conflict Resolution & Church Care MIN 440 – Worship & Music in the Church MIN 445 – Pastoral Ethics & Ministerial Integrity MIN 450 – Evangelism & Church Growth MIS 460 – Missions & Cross-Cultural Ministry MIN 480 – Senior Internship in Ministry MIN 490 – Senior Thesis / Ministry Project Students also complete a general education curriculum in communication, humanities, social sciences, history, science, technology, research, government, economics, and cultural studies to support effective ministry and leadership. Graduates are prepared for pastoral ministry, church leadership, discipleship, teaching, missions, nonprofit ministry leadership, and graduate theological study. Completion of this degree affirms academic and ministerial preparation for pastoral service but does not confer ordination, ecclesial office, independent authority, or licensure.
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