Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Christian Service – Pastoral Emphasis
The Christian Service Major is designed for students who desire to complete a four-year, 122-hour program of study that prepares them for ministry, both vocational and non-vocational, in a variety of church-related roles. This program also serves as a preparation for seminary or graduate school studies.
Program Learning Outcomes
The Pastoral Studies program is intended for 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 # | Name of 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 |
PH 231 | World Religions | 3 |
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 HOURS: 33
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 | Theology of Sin and Salvation | 2 |
TH 111 | Theology of the Bible, God, and Man | 2 |
TH 202 | Theology of Angels, the Church, and Last Things | 3 |
TH 211 | Theology of Jesus and the Holy Spirit | 3 |
TH S0_ | Theology Seminar | 1 |
TH S0_ | Theology Seminar | 1 |
TH S0_ | Theology Seminar | 1 |
Approved Bible/Theology Electives | 13 |
TOTAL HOURS: 40
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 202 | 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 HOURS: 35
Course # | Name of 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 |
PR 114 | Personal Evangelism and Discipleship | 1 |
PR 153 | Personal Media and the Christian | 1 |
PR 154 | Mentoring | 1 |
TOTAL HOURS: 6
At least 8 hours of General Elective courses must be completed. The student should consult his advisor regarding the choice of specific courses.
TOTAL HOURS: 8
Student Spotlight
Myles Yarnell
“Since graduating from IBCS, I have completed a ten-week internship with Pastor Mike Redick in Southeast Asia. In August of 2015, I also married my beautiful wife, Mariah. I began working as the youth director at Victory Baptist Church in Montrose, Colorado, at the beginning of 2016, and have been able to take a few teens with me back the to the mission field in Southeast Asia. As a youth director, I use the training I received from IBCS on a daily basis. I plan, prepare, and teach Sunday School to the senior high class, preach Wednesday nights, give a once a month challenge for our Sunday night teen activity, give challenges for two or more activities a month, and preach in chapels at our local Christian school. Also, I counsel and have multiple weekly Bible studies with the teens. I am constantly reflecting back to the training and mentoring IBCS gave me.”
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: