Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Christian Service: Pastoral

The pastoral emphasis is intended to prepare those pursuing a ministry in the pastorate, assistant pastorate, evangelism, youth work, or church planting. The student who completes the program should demonstrate a working knowledge of Biblical content and theological concepts, demonstrate a Biblical philosophy of life, have an appreciation of the historical development of Biblical Christianity, and be prepared to teach, preach, serve, and administer effectively.

According to the New Testament, pastoral leadership is the responsibility of men. Female applicants may be admitted into the Christian Service major but not to the Pastoral Emphasis.

Program Requirements

Course
Hours
GK 201Elementary Greek 14
GK 202Elementary Greek 24
HI 332History of American Fundamentalism2
MU 271Church Music and Songleading2
PR 273Pastoral Internship3
PR 321Homiletics 12
PR 322Homiletics 22
PR 421Youth Work2
PR 481Church Business Management and Administration2
PS 412Biblical Counseling2
PS 423Family and Marriage2
SP 202Oral Communication for Church Ministry3
TOTAL30

 

Course #Name of CourseHours
BI 102Hermeneutics
2
BI 103Dispensationalism
2
BI 202Foundations of New Testament Themes2
BI 203Foundations of Old Testament Themes3
GK 301Intermediate Greek 13
GK 302Intermediate Greek 23
TH 102The Theology of Sin and Salvation 2
TH 111The Theology of the Bible, God, and Man3
TH 202The Theology of Angels, the Church, and Last Things2
TH 211The Theology of Jesus and the Holy Spirit2
TH S0_Theology Seminar 1
TH S0_Theology Seminar 1
TH S0_Theology Seminar 1
Approved Bible/Theology Electives13
Course #Name of CourseHours
EN 101 or EN 103Introduction to College and English or English Grammar and Composition3
EN 102 or EN 104College Compostion or English Composition 3
EN elecLiterature Elective3
HI 101History of Civilization 13
HI 102History of Civilization 23
HI 211Baptist History 12
HI 212Baptist History 22
MA 201 or MA 202Business Math or Personal Finance3
OR 101College Success1
PH 201Introduction to Philosophy3
PS 201General Psychology3
SC 201Fundamentals of Nutrition4
SP 101 Fundamentals of Speech
3

TOTAL 35

Course
Hours
ED 103
Fundamentals of Church Education
1
ED 152
Foundations of Teaching and Learning
1
MI 104
A History of Global Missions
1
PH 231
World Religions
3
PR 114Personal Evangelism and Discipleship1
PR 153Personal Media and the Christian1
PR 154Mentoring
1
TOTAL
9

At least 8 hours of General Elective courses must be completed. The student should consult his advisor regarding the choice of specific courses.

Your Future

Potential Careers Include:

  • Bible Teacher
  • Camp Ministry Leader
  • Church Administrator
  • Church Planter
  • Evangelist
  • Missionary
  • Pastor

Graduate Studies

Many of our graduates continue their education in the Graduate School and Seminary. We offer degrees in: