Program Objectives
By completing this program, students will be able to:
One
Know the content and backgrounds of the Bible
Two
Demonstrate an increased understanding and use of the spiritual gifts and the five-fold leadership giftings.
Three
Verbalize and operate in a biblical philosophy of pastoral ministry that embodies the love of Christ, the heart of Christ, and the methods of Christ.
Four
Gain a foundational knowledge of the historical and theological elements of church history and their impact on the church today.
Five
Be able to release the power of the Holy Spirit in situations requiring physical healing, emotional healing, and deliverance.
Degree Requirements
Introductory Requirements
GENL 1003 Academic Success in Writing and Research
Biblical Theological Foundations
BTHE 5003 Introduction to the Old Testament
This course lays the foundation for Old Testament study by providing a window into the historical, cultural, and geographical background, the literary and theological content and the practical relevance of the Old Testament. Students will be equipped with the necessary information, perspectives, and skills for using the Old Testament in effective Christian ministry so they embrace the Old Testament as relevant material for today and be moved by its themes to love God and people.
BTHE 5013 Introduction to the New Testament
This course provides a book survey and historical, cultural, literary, and theological overview of the New Testament for study and ministry. Special emphasis will be given to the supernatural and miraculous life of Jesus, the disciples, and the New Testament Church, through the breaking in of the Kingdom of God. The course will provide practical insights for ministry and personal spiritual life. Ultimately, the desire of this course is to stir the student in knowing and experiencing more of the kingdom of God.
BTHE 5023 Hermeneutics
Hermeneutics is the discipline of interpreting the Bible with the purpose of first, discovering, as far as possible, the intent of the original author and second, applying the lessons learned from the original author to one’s ministry context. Interpreting the Bible is meant to be an encounter with God through which we come to a deeper knowledge of who God is and His purposes revealed through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. To do this well requires the involvement of both the head and the heart.
BTHE 5243 Systematic Theology 1
A survey of the overarching doctrines of the Bible in which the class examines the nature of authority and how it applies to scripture as well as looking at the major doctrines of God, Creation, Man, and Sin with an intentional focus upon the Trinitarian nature of God and the oft-neglected understanding of the Holy Spirit.
BTHE 5243 Systematic Theology 1
A continuation of Systematic Theology 1 focusing on the areas of Christology, pneumatology, eschatology, ecclesiology, and soteriology.
Revival History Courses (Choose 2)
REVL 5013 Early Church to the Reformation
REVL 5023 Reformation to Azusa Street
REVL 5033 Azusa Street to the Present
Practical Ministry Foundations
PMIN 5003 Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
HEAL 5003 Physical Healing 1
HEAL 5023 Inner Healing 1
PMIN 5023Pastoral Care & Counseling
PMIN 5033 Ministry Leadership
Students will understand basic principles of Christian leadership, think critically and biblically about leadership practices in the context of the Word of God, discover their unique contributions and styles as leaders, and develop a personal philosophy of Christian leadership to be tailored to any context in life or the student’s unique ministry context
Practical Ministry Elective Courses (Choose 2)
PMIN 5043 Spiritual Gifts
PMIN 5013 Christian Ethics
PMIN 5023 Pastoral Care & Counseling
PMIN 5033 Ministry Leadership
PMIN 5053 Worship & Renewal Studies
PMIN 5063 Models of Church Planting
PMIN 5073 Evangelism
PMIN 5083 Evangelism & Discipleship in Small Groups
PMIN 5103 21st Century Apologetics
PMIN 5113 Prophecy: Biblical and Today
PMIN 5123 Intercession
PMIN 5143 Becoming Like Jesus: Foundations of Christian Character
PMIN 5163 Even on My Maidservant
HEAL 5013 Physical Healing 2
HEAL 5033 Inner Healing 2
HEAL 5043 Deliverance 1
HEAL 5053 Deliverance 2
Practicum/Internship (Choose 1)
PRAC 5003 Practicum/Internship
PRAC 5013 Advanced Ministry Practicum
PRAC 5023 Advanced Research Project
PRAC 5033 Missions Leadership
Degree Summary
Academic Success
3 Credit Hours
Bible/Theol. Foundations
15 Credit Hours
Revival History
6 Hours
Ministry Requirements
15 Hours
Ministry Electives
6 Hours
Practicum/Thesis
3 Hours
Total
48 Credit Hours
Master of Arts - Pastoral Ministry
Degree Summary
Courses | Hours |
---|---|
Academic Success | 3 Hours |
Bible/Theol. Foundations | 15 Hours |
Revival History | 6 Hours |
Ministry Requirements | 15 Hours |
Ministry Electives | 6 Hours |
Practicum/Thesis | 3 Hours |
Total | 48 Hours |
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