Hispanic Pastoral Ministries
Overview
The A.A.Min. degree with a concentration in Hispanic Pastoral Ministries is a 78-semester-hour program designed for persons who wish to prepare for service as a pastor, evangelist, or missionary. Completion of this program fulfills educational requirements for ordination as elder in the Church of the Nazarene.
Objectives
Completion of this program should enable students to:
- Grow in Christlike character as ministers and persons.
- Explain essential Christian beliefs for practical application in ministry.
- Apply what is being learned in local ministry context.
Course Requirements
General Education
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GEN1001SP | Introduction to Online Learning | 1 |
| GEN1003SP | Lifelong Learning Skills | 3 |
| HIS2013SP | The Western World/Ancient/Medieval Times | 3 |
| HIS2023SP | The Western World/Emerging Modern Society | 3 |
| PAS1023SP | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| PHI4013SP | Philosophy and Christian Ethics | 3 |
| ESP1013SP | Spanish Composition I | 3 |
| THE1043SP | Exploring Christian Holiness | 3 |
| Total | 22 hours |
Bible and Theology
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIB1013SP | Introduction to the Old Testament | 3 |
| BIB1023SP | Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
| BIB1033SP | Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| THE1033SP | Tracing the Story of God | 3 |
| THE3023SP | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| THE3033SP | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
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Courses Specific to Hispanic Pastoral Ministries Concentration
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CEM2113SP | Foundation for Christian Educational Ministries | 3 |
| OTR2033SP | Communicating Gospel in Pluralistic World | 3 |
| OTR4033SP | Communicating Christ Cross-Culturally | 3 |
| PAS2013SP | The Practice of Christian Ministry | 3 |
| PAS2023SP | History and Polity of the Church of the Nazarene | 3 |
| PAS3023SP | Pastoral Care and Counseling | 3 |
| PAS3033SP | Christian Preaching I | 3 |
| PAS4023SP | Church Administration and Finance | 3 |
| PAS4081SP | Supervised Ministry Experience I | 1 |
| PAS4091SP | Supervised Ministry Experience II | 1 |
| PSY4083SP | Leadership | 3 |
| Total | 32 hours |
Total required for graduation 78 hours
Students seeking ordination in the Church of the Nazarene should note that the individual districts have autonomy in determining which courses fulfill the educational requirements and student readiness for ordination. In some cases, the District Board of Ministry may require additional coursework before recommending assembly action to graduate the candidate from the Course of Study.