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 125 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
ICS2015World Religions4
MIN1005Introduction to Ministry2
MIN2105Theological and Philosophical Foundations of Ministry2
MIN2106Relationships3
MIN2216Teaching Methods in Ministry (OCE)
(see Academic Disciplines requirement above)
MIN3205Human Sexuality4
MIN3216Leadership in Ministry (WCE)4
MIN3226Family Studies3
MIN3231Introduction to Biblical Counseling4
MIN4991Ministry Internship I2
MIN4992Ministry Internship II2

Pastoral Ministry Required Courses

18 cr
ACL2001Elementary Greek I4
ACL2002Elementary Greek II4
BIB4460Studies in Biblical Theology2
MIN3232Practice of Biblical Counseling2
PAS2205Foundations of Pastoral Ministry2
PAS4305Communicating the Biblical Message4

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.