Bachelor of Science in Ministry
Pastoral Ministry Major

Pastoral Ministry Major
Students interested in pursuing a career in ministry aimed at serving in a local church should consider this major.  Those sensing God’s call into service such as pastor, associate pastor, minister of Christian education, minister of music, missionary, etc., where ordination by a church body is a possible goal, then this major is an appropriate choice. The Pastoral Ministry Major includes some specific requirements in addition to the general ministry core course load. Some of the classes you might be taking include:

• Introduction to Personal Evangelism
• Pastoral Care
• Introduction to Christian Education
• Counseling
• Youth Ministry I
• Theology of the Holy Spirit
• History of Christianity
• Applied Homiletics
• Organizational Behavior and Leadership
• Elementary Greek I & II
• Introduction to Theology I & II
• Teaching As A Ministry
• Church Planting/Introduction to Missions
• Preaching/Worship Leadership
• New Testament Theology of Evangelism
• Children's Ministry
• Applied Care Groups
• Various Bible Courses
• Care Groups/Spiritual Formation
• Management of Not-For-Profit
  
• Practicum 

General Education Courses
Besides your ministry related courses, you will also need to take a few General Education Courses.  These courses are included as a part of your degree to help enhance your educational experience and give you that extra edge in the "real world".

• 6 hrs    English Composition I & II
• 3 hrs    Principles of Speech
• 3 hrs    Philosophy or Modern Culture & Christianity
• 2 hrs    Fitness and Wellness
• 1 hr      P.E. Activity or Varsity Sport
• 3 hrs    Math
• 4 hrs    Science
• 3 hrs    Personal Finance or Marriage & Family
• 3 hrs    History
• 3 hrs    Psychology or Sociology
• 6 hrs    Bible Survey Course I & II
• 3 hrs    Old Testament Course
• 3 hrs    New Testament Course
• 4 hrs    Humanities

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