Pastoral Studies

The Pastoral Studies major is appropriate for students who are preparing to serve as pastors, evangelists or as members of a pastoral staff.  It is especially suitable for those whose denominations accept the B.A. degree for ordination.

 
The major consists of the 18 unit Christian Ministries Core and 21-semester units in theoretical and applied studies.  Principal aims are to provide each student with a broadly based Christian education in an environment that is conducive to social, intellectual and spiritual growth, and to prepare him/her for pastoral ministry or seminary studies.

Christian Ministries Core Requirements

CMN 101 Dynamics of Christian Ministry	3
CMN 324 Intercultural Ministry	3
CMN 325 Communication Technology	3
PST 461 Theology of Ministry	3
CMN 481 Principles & Practices of Leadership	3
CMN 499 Internship	3
Total Christian Ministries Core Units	18

Pastoral Studies Major Concentration Requirements

PST 365 Introduction to Apologetics	3
PST 367 Pastoral Care	3
PST 368 Principles of Church Growth	3
PST 463 Homiletics	3
PSY 476 Counseling	3
THE 423 Survey of Historical Theology	3
THE 475 Hermeneutics	3
Total Pastoral Studies Concentration Units	21

Summary of Pastoral Studies Major

General Education Requirements	46
Biblical & Theological Studies Requirements	18
Christian Ministries Core Requirements	18
Pastoral Studies Major Concentration Requirements	21
Academic Minor	18
Total Units for B.A.	121