Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry
Degree Overview
Vocational Calling
To serve in a full or part-time position as pastor or ministerial staff member of a local church.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. W. Andrew "Ted" Williams
Program Requirements
Master of Arts Core (27 hours)
Biblical Studies (12 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Interpreting the Old Testament 1 | 3 |
Interpreting the Old Testament 2 | 3 |
Interpreting the New Testament 1 | 3 |
Interpreting the New Testament 2 | 3 |
Theological/Historical Studies (9 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Systematic Theology 1 | 3 |
Systematic Theology 2 | 3 |
Baptist Heritage | 3 |
Applied Ministry Studies (6 hours)*
course | hours |
|---|---|
Evangelism (M) OR Christian Missions (M) | 3 |
Discipleship and Spiritual Formation (M) | 3 |
Pastoral Ministry Specialization (15 hours)
Pastoral Ministry Core (9hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Counseling in Ministry | 3 |
Pastoral Ministry (M) | 3 |
Proclaiming the Bible | 3 |
Pastoral Ministry Elective (Select Two) (6 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Any Pastoral Ministry (PATH) course | 3 |
Any Pastoral Ministry (PATH) course | 3 |
Any Preaching (PREA) course | 3 |
Biblical Ethics OR Christian Ethics | 3 |
Church Leadership & Administration (M) | 3 |
Church Revitalization (M) | 3 |
Evangelism (M) OR Christian Missions (M)** | 3 |
Interpersonal Relationship Skills | 3 |
Preaching Practicum | 3 |
Free Electives (3 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
These electives may be taken in Pastoral Ministry courses or any other discipline. | 3 |
Total Required: 45 hours
(M) Indicates course is available in a mentoring format, as well as other formats.
*One course from the Applied Ministries must be taken in the Mentoring format.
**Student may take the course which was not taken as a component of the Master of Arts Core above.
Program Coordinator: Dr. W. Andrew "Ted" Williams