Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry
20 Courses
The Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry provides advanced, biblically grounded preparation for pastoral and elder-level leadership within the local church. The program develops theological depth, doctrinal precision, preaching competency, pastoral care skill, leadership maturity, apologetic clarity, evangelistic engagement, and cross-cultural ministry readiness under accountable church authority. The curriculum integrates advanced biblical studies, systematic theology, church history, hermeneutics, preaching, counseling, ethics, church administration, worship theology, evangelism, missions, supervised ministry experience, and senior-level theological synthesis.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate advanced biblical and theological competency
Interpret Scripture using sound hermeneutical principles
Preach and teach effectively in church settings
Apply pastoral counseling and care practices
Lead ministries with integrity and administrative competence
Defend the Christian faith through apologetics
Engage evangelistically and missionally across cultures
Integrate theology and ministry practice for effective church leadership.
Program Details
Credit Hours:
60
Delivery Format:
Online
Tuition Cost:
$500
Duration:
Self-Paced
Curriculum
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MIN 401 | Foundations of Pastoral Ministry | 3 |
OTS 402 | Advanced Old Testament Studies | 3 |
NTS 403 | Advanced New Testament Studies | 3 |
THE 401 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
THE 402 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
THE 430 | Pneumatology & Ecclesial Ministry | 3 |
HIS 420 | Church History II | 3 |
APO 410 | Christian Apologetics | 3 |
BIB 410 | Advanced Hermeneutics | 3 |
HOM 410 | Homiletics (Preaching I & II) | 3 |
MIN 420 | Pastoral Counseling | 3 |
MIN 445 | Pastoral Ethics & Ministerial Integrity | 3 |
MIN 430 | Pastoral Leadership & Church Administration | 3 |
MIN 440 | Worship & Music in the Church | 3 |
MIN 450 | Evangelism & Church Growth | 3 |
MIS 460 | Missions & Cross-Cultural Ministry | 3 |
MIN 480 | Senior Internship in Ministry | 3 |
MIN 490 | Senior Thesis/ Ministry Project | 3 |
Total | 60 |
Program Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all required coursework for a total of 60 upper-division credit hours, including advanced biblical studies, theology, hermeneutics, apologetics, preaching, pastoral care, ministry leadership, ethics, missions, worship ministry, supervised ministry experience, and senior-level theological integration.
To earn the Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry, students must:
Successfully complete all required courses.
Meet all academic and institutional requirements established by Abundant Life Christian College.
Successfully complete the Senior Internship in Ministry.
Successfully complete the Senior Thesis / Ministry Project.
Demonstrate conduct consistent with Christian character, ministerial integrity, and biblical leadership standards.
Satisfy all applicable financial obligations to the institution.
Completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry affirms advanced academic preparation and ministerial formation for pastoral service, church leadership, and elder-level ministry responsibility under appropriate church oversight and accountability.
This degree does not confer ordination, pastoral office, ecclesiastical authority, ministerial licensure, or independent ministerial standing.
Career & Ministry Pathways
The Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry prepares graduates for advanced ministry leadership, pastoral service, church administration, discipleship leadership, teaching ministries, and continued theological education. Students develop competencies in biblical interpretation, systematic theology, pastoral care, preaching, leadership development, ministry administration, apologetics, evangelism, and cross-cultural ministry.
Graduates may pursue ministry opportunities such as:
Associate Pastor
Assistant Pastor
Executive Pastor Assistant
Discipleship Pastor
Teaching Pastor Assistant
Youth Pastor
Children's Ministry Director
Christian Education Director
Evangelism and Outreach Director
Worship Ministry Leader
Small Groups Director
Missions Coordinator
Church Administrator
Ministry Department Director
Pastoral Care Coordinator
Chaplain Ministry Preparation
Church Plant Team Member
Elder Candidate Preparation
Nonprofit Faith-Based Ministry Leader
The Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry also provides strong preparation for graduate-level theological education, including master's programs in pastoral leadership, theology, biblical studies, ministry, counseling, chaplaincy, and related disciplines.
Because ministry roles, ordination requirements, and leadership qualifications vary among churches, denominations, and ministry organizations, students are encouraged to consult their pastor, church leadership, or denominational authority regarding specific ministry opportunities, credentialing requirements, and pathways to ordination or pastoral appointment.
Admission Requirements
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Associate degree in ministry or equivalent preparation recommended.
Tuition & Fees:
Total Program Cost: $500. Full Payment Option: $500 due at enrollment. Two-Month Payment Plan: 2 monthly payments of $250. Three-Month Payment Plan: 3 monthly payments of approximately $166.67. Textbooks and ministry resources may require additional purchase unless otherwise provided by the college.
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