Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry
Major Overview
The Pastoral Ministry major is intended for students seeking to respond to a calling to vocational pastoral ministry. The 24-hour major is composed of courses in preaching, church ministry, and pastoral counseling. Students earning this major position themselves well for a smooth transition into various NOBTS graduate programs, including the Master of Divinity.
Pastoral Ministry Major (24 hours)
Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
Intro to Preaching OR Teaching Methods | 3 OR 3 | |
Intro to Ministry | 3 | |
Preaching Lab OR Teaching Lab | 3 OR 3 | |
Worship Perspectives | 3 | |
Church Leadership and Administration | 3 | |
3 of the following: | ||
Special Topics in Pastoral Ministry | 3 | |
Educational Ministries in the Local Church | 3 | |
Urban Church Planting | 3 | |
Christian Life Development | 3 | |
Principles and Practices of Missions | 3 | |
Psychology of Religion | 3 | |
Using Technology in the Local Church | 3 | |
Church Planting | 3 | |
Church Revitalization | 3 | |
Ministry through Life Crises | 3 | |
Foundations of Discipleship | 3 | |
Organizational Psychology | 3 | |
OT Studies | 3 | |
NT Studies | 3 | |
OT Interpretation | 3 | |
NT Interpretation | 3 |
Summary
General Education Core (30 hours)
Christian Foundation Core (19 hours)
Pastoral Ministry Major (24 hours)
Minor (18 hours)
Free Electives (30 hours)
See the Bachelor of Arts Overview and Minors for more information.