Pastoral Ministry Five Year Program (BA/MAM)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts in Ministry
Majors: Biblical Studies, Pastoral Ministry, also available as a minor
Major Mission: The Pastoral Ministry major seeks to train servant leaders as shepherds who build and lead healthy, missional churches.
Major Outcomes - Students will:
- Articulate a biblical and personal philosophy of ministry.
- Lead others as they serve with integrity of character.
- Serve with confidence knowing their unique blend of personality, giftedness, and passion.
- Experience a mentoring relationship with a pastor of a local church during intensive ministry involvement.
- Develop speaking gifts and skills to communicate biblical truth with accuracy and relevancy in private and public environments.
- Exercise basic competencies in pastoral ministry.
- Build team leadership as a core value in local churches.
Program Description: The BA/MAM Four-Plus-One Track offers an affordable, flexible, integrative, and customizable route to earn both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in five years. Students complete the four-year Bachelor’s program and finish the remaining coursework for the Master’s degree with an additional year of study. This option allows students to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Pastoral Ministry, and a Master of Arts in Ministry.
Pastoral Ministry Major Curriculum
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| LBC 101 | Engaging Faith & Life | 3 |
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| LAN 101 | College Composition and Research | 3 |
| CML 102 | Foundations of Ministry | 3 |
| PAS 110 | Introduction to Pastoral Ministry | 1 |
| PAS 150 | Pastoral Ministry Field Experience I | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 105 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
LIT ____
| LIT Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
PHE ____
| PHE Elective | 1 |
| PAS 120 | Pastoral Calling | 3 |
| PAS 150C | Pastoral Ministry Field Experience (Continued) | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
MAT ____
| MAT Core | 3 |
PHE ____
| PHE Elective | 1 |
| CML 210 | Fundamentals of Leadership | 3 |
| PAS 210 | Community Formation and Discipleship in the Church | 3 |
| PAS 250 | Pastoral Ministry Field Service I | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
SCI ____
| SCI____ Science with Lab 4 credits | 4 |
| PAS 220 | Preaching and Teaching the Scripture | 3 |
| PAS 250C | Pastoral Ministry Field Service II | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
BNT ____
| Bible New Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
| THE 303 | Theology of Children, Youth and Family | 3 |
| THE 320 | Christianity and Culture | 3 |
| SOC 203 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| PAS 350 | Pastoral Ministry Internship I | 0 |
| MIN 509 | Spiritual Formation & Discipleship | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
BIB ____
| Bible Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
BOT ____
| Bible Old Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
| SOC 330 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| PAS 320 | Counseling and Care in the Church | 3 |
| PAS 350C | Pastoral Ministry Internship II | 3 |
| MIN 510 | The Leader's Life & Work | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
HIS ____
| 301 Israel / 302 Turkey Greece | 3 |
HIS ____
| HIS Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| PAS 410 | Pastoral Perspectives on Leadership | 3 |
| PAS 450 | Pastoral Ministry Practicum I | 0 |
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| Master of Arts in Ministry Concentration Course I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
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| Arts & Sciences Elective (400 Level) | 3 |
| CML 399 | TraveLearn Seminar | 0 |
| PAS 425 | Worship and Devotion in Christian Practice | 3 |
| PAS 430 | Senior Seminar to Pastoral Ministry | 1 |
| PAS 450C | Pastoral Ministry Practicum II | 3 |
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| MAM Concentration Course 2 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Summer Semester
| BIB 271 | Biblical Archeology | 3 |
| OR | |
| BIB 272 | Biblical Geography | 3 |
| CML 440 | Cross-Cultural Experience | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Fifth Year
Fall Semester
| MIN 504 | Communicating Biblical Truth | 3 |
| MIN 505 | Theological Foundations for Ministry | 3 |
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| Master of Arts in Ministry Concentration Course III | 3 |
| MIN 590 | Ministry Internship | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Spring Semester
| MIN 507 | Leadership Development & Team Building | 3 |
| MIN 508 | Organizational Change & Conflict | 3 |
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| MAM Concentration Course 4 | 3 |
| MIN 591 | Ministry Internship II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |