Pastoral Ministries
Overview
The B.A.Min. degree with a Pastoral Ministries major is the primary degree offered to persons who wish to prepare for service as a pastor, evangelist, or missionary. Completion of the major fulfills the 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 persons and pastors.
- Promote evangelism and community engagement.
- Conduct culturally relevant, God-centered worship.
- Communicate the gospel in contextually appropriate ways.
- Learn to effectively lead and administer the church as a servant leader.
- Discover good practices for effective pastoral care.
- Apply what is being learned through directed field study.
Program Requirements (Traditional Structure)
General Education Core Requirements
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG1013 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG1023 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG1043 | Classical Literature | 3 |
| GEN1003 | Lifelong Learning Skills | 3 |
| HIS2013 | Western World / Ancient and Medieval Times | 3 |
| HIS2023 | Western World / Emerging Modern Society | 3 |
| MTH1003 | General Mathematics | 3 |
| PAS1013 | Introduction to Christian Service | 3 |
| PAS1023 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| PHI3013 | Philosophy and Christian Ethics | 3 |
| PSY1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SCI2013 | General Physical Science | 3 |
| SOC1003 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SPE1003 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
| THE3013 | Introduction to Christian Thought | 3 |
| Total | 45 hours |
Bible and Theology Requirements
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIB1013 | Introduction to the Old Testament | 3 |
| BIB1023 | Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
| BIB2003 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BIB2013 | Pentateuch | 3 |
| BIB2033 | New Testament Gospels | 3 |
| BIB3013 | Hebrew Prophets or BIB3023 Poetic and Wisdom Literature or BIB3123 O.T. Historical Books | 3 |
| BIB3053 | Pauline Epistles or BIB3063 Book of Acts | 3 |
| THE2013 | Doctrine of Holiness | 3 |
| THE3023 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| THE3033 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| Total | 30 hours |
Courses Specific to the Pastoral Ministries Major
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CEM2113 | Foundations for Christian Educational Ministries | 3 |
| MUS1013 | Introduction to Music Ministries | 3 |
| OTR2013 | Global Evangelism | 3 |
| OTR4013 | Developing a Missional Church | 3 |
| PAS2013 | The Practice of Christian Ministry | 3 |
| PAS2023 | History and Polity of the Church of the Nazarene | 3 |
| PAS3013 | Worship | 3 |
| PAS3023 | Pastoral Care and Counseling | 3 |
| PAS3033 | Christian Preaching I | 3 |
| PAS3043 | Christian Preaching II | 3 |
| PAS3053 | Christian Preaching III | 3 |
| PAS4023 | Church Administration and Finance | 3 |
| PAS4081 | Senior Ministry Integration I - Pastoral Ministries | 1 |
| PAS4091 | Senior Ministry Integration II - Pastoral Ministries | 1 |
| PSY4083 | Leadership | 3 |
| Total | 41 hours | |
| Electives or Minor Courses | 4 hours |
120 hours total required for graduation.
Ordination
Completion of the Pastoral Ministries major fulfills educational requirements for ordination as elder in the Church of the Nazarene. Individual districts have autonomy in determining which courses fulfill their ordination requirements, so students should consult their district ministry board to confirm what is required.
Called to pastoral ministry?
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