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 201 | Elementary Greek 1 | 4 |
GK 202 | Elementary Greek 2 | 4 |
HI 332 | History of American Fundamentalism | 2 |
MU 271 | Church Music and Songleading | 2 |
PR 273 | Pastoral Internship | 3 |
PR 321 | Homiletics 1 | 2 |
PR 322 | Homiletics 2 | 2 |
PR 421 | Youth Work | 2 |
PR 481 | Church Business Management and Administration | 2 |
PS 412 | Biblical Counseling | 2 |
PS 423 | Family and Marriage | 2 |
SP 202 | Oral Communication for Church Ministry | 3 |
TOTAL | 30 |
Course # | Name of Course | Hours |
BI 102 | Hermeneutics | 2 |
BI 103 | Dispensationalism | 2 |
BI 202 | Foundations of New Testament Themes | 2 |
BI 203 | Foundations of Old Testament Themes | 3 |
GK 301 | Intermediate Greek 1 | 3 |
GK 302 | Intermediate Greek 2 | 3 |
TH 102 | The Theology of Sin and Salvation | 2 |
TH 111 | The Theology of the Bible, God, and Man | 3 |
TH 202 | The Theology of Angels, the Church, and Last Things | 2 |
TH 211 | The Theology of Jesus and the Holy Spirit | 2 |
TH S0_ | Theology Seminar | 1 |
TH S0_ | Theology Seminar | 1 |
TH S0_ | Theology Seminar | 1 |
Approved Bible/Theology Electives | 13 |
Course # | Name of Course | Hours |
EN 101 or EN 103 | Introduction to College and English or English Grammar and Composition | 3 |
EN 102 or EN 104 | College Compostion or English Composition | 3 |
EN elec | Literature Elective | 3 |
HI 101 | History of Civilization 1 | 3 |
HI 102 | History of Civilization 2 | 3 |
HI 211 | Baptist History 1 | 2 |
HI 212 | Baptist History 2 | 2 |
MA 201 or MA 202 | Business Math or Personal Finance | 3 |
OR 101 | College Success | 1 |
PH 201 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
PS 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
SC 201 | Fundamentals of Nutrition | 4 |
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 114 | Personal Evangelism and Discipleship | 1 |
PR 153 | Personal Media and the Christian | 1 |
PR 154 | Mentoring | 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: