Bachelor of Arts - Christian Leadership - Pastoral Focus
Bachelor of Arts
Christian Leadership Major
Pastoral Focus
Online On Campus
Advisor:
Terry Hiebert, PhD
The Pastoral specialization is for students desiring to understand church ministry and for developing skills in pastoral ministry.
Biblical foundations and leadership formation for adult campus and online students.
The Christian Leadership program equips adults in leadership roles with biblical foundations, an understanding of our world, and leadership proficiency for their vocations. This program offers a balance of biblical studies, understanding and communicating with people and cultures, and leadership experience with a ministry mindset.
Career & Ministry Opportunities
Graduates are equipped to serve in missions, churches, ministries, and vocations. The program is a direct path to Christian seminaries and graduate schools.
Pastoral Focus Requirements
| PA201 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry | ||||
| PA301 Biblical Preaching | ||||
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Pastoral Focus Electives
Choose two of the following:
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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.
- 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 refined servant leadership skills for ministry and work.