Bachelor of Arts
Biblical Studies Major
Pastoral Minor
On Campus
Advisor:
Gord Penner, ThM
The Pastoral specialization is for students desiring to understand church ministry and for developing skills in pastoral ministry.
The program equips servant leaders with biblical foundations, an understanding of our world, and ministry focus areas. This program highlights spiritual formation and intercultural ministry experiences.
Career & Ministry Opportunities
Graduates are servant leaders in their churches and communities working in ministry and leadership careers including:
- Pastoral Leadership
- Youth Leadership
- Children's Ministry
- Camp Ministries
- Christian Education
- Missions
- Para-Church Ministries
- Further Graduate Studies
Graduates may also go on to serve their communities in areas such as education, nursing, business, social work, TESOL, agriculture, and domestic life.
Some continue in Christian seminaries and graduate schools, university studies, or vocational training.
Pastoral Minor Requirements
The following courses are required to complete the Pastoral minor.
PA201
Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
This course will provide an introduction to various aspects of the life and work of the pastor, including the call, qualifications, and relationship with God. This course has a practical component to it including off-site visits to the hospital, baptism, cemetery and funeral home. It also includes the theology of pastoral ministry as it pertains to marriage, Easter, Christmas, communion, baptism, weddings and other key pastoral areas. (3 credits)
This course is scheduled to be available online for the following semesters:
- 2024-2025 Summer (May 6, 2024)
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PA301
Biblical Preaching
(3 credits)
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SM300
Internship I
(3 credits)
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CM214
Discipleship and Evangelism
This course will examine the meaning and practice of biblical evangelism in the process of Christian discipleship. Students will study how evangelism and mentoring work together in and through the people and the ministries of local churches. (3 credits)
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Pastoral Minor Elective 1
Choose from the following courses:
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HU212
Greek I
An introductory course in the basic elements of New Testament Greek, with emphasis on grammar and vocabulary, as well as rudimentary reading and analysis of selected passages from the Greek New Testament. (3 credits)
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SS224
Conflict Resolution
This course is an overview to the field of peace and conflict studies introducing theories, key terms, concepts, and skills related to conflict, justice, peace, and conflict resolution. Students will discover and develop their own conflict styles and learn introductory skills for dealing with conflict on an interpersonal level. Students will practice peacemaking in on-campus conflict situations. (3 credits)
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Pastoral Minor Electives
Choose three of the following:
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SS204
Educational Psychology
A study of psychological principles applied to the educational process including theories of learning, and evaluation of the learning process. The course will introduce the skills necessary to develop lesson plans and curriculum that reflects a philosophy of Christian education appropriate to various learning styles and educational models including public, private, and home. (3 credits)
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CO201
Introduction to Counselling
An introductory study of counselling. This course examines theories and models of counselling in relation to biblical teaching, with an emphasis on practical application. (3 credits)
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CM214
Discipleship and Evangelism
This course will examine the meaning and practice of biblical evangelism in the process of Christian discipleship. Students will study how evangelism and mentoring work together in and through the people and the ministries of local churches. (3 credits)
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Leadership Conference (3 x 1cr)
Complete the one-credit-hour Leadership Conference Course three separate years.
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PA210-LC
Leadership Conference
A study of specialized areas and topics in Pastoral Leadership. Each year, a new topic is covered and a new speaker is invited to lead this seminar. (1 credits)
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WA301
Leading and Planning Worship
Worship Leadership explores structuring congregational worship in such a way that the gospel is communicated through revelation and response. Students will learn and practice elements of a worship service based on the historical four-fold order. An emphasis will be placed on planning worship services that call the congregation to respond to the revelation of God through Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. (3 credits)
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Learning Outcomes
Pastoral
- Give evidence of the character and family life necessary for effective pastoral ministry.
- Understand the principles and practices necessary for effective pastoral leadership in a local church.
- Develop personal gifts in reaching and developing followers of Christ through church ministry.
- Have a philosophy of ministry and worship based on an evangelical Anabaptist theology of the church.
- Have the entry level skills necessary to teach and preach the Bible effectively.
Biblical Studies
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the Bible and evangelical Anabaptist theology.
- Display competent biblical interpretation and practical application.
- Practice the spiritual disciplines necessary for a lifelong faith commitment.
- Develop critical thinking, researching, writing, and communication skills.
- Implement problem solving skills in interpersonal and intercultural contexts.
- Demonstrate servant leadership skills for ministry and work.
