Program Overview
132 Credit Hours
Bible and Theology
56 Credit Hours
General Education
21 Credit Hours
Electives
2 Credit Hours
Biblical Languages
14 Credit Hours
Pastoral Studies
Program Purpose
Today thousands of churches across America and around the world need Godly pastors. The Pastoral Studies major is an extensive ministerial program designed to give the prospective local church pastor the tools that he needs to effectively minister in the twenty-first century. Our mentoring program, in conjunction with well-balanced classroom education, provides a thorough preparation for tomorrow’s pastors.
Key Courses
Baptist Distinctives & Polity
CED 408 | 2 Credit Hours
Distinctive doctrines, practices and procedures of Baptist church administration and leadership will be addressed from a Biblical perspective.
Biblical Counseling I
CED 301 | 2 Credit Hours
A Biblical approach to counseling concerning common problems such as separation, anger, worry, fear, depression, self-esteem, guilt, and communication.
Church Administration I
CED 401 | 2 Credit Hours
A practical study of the pastor’s leadership and responsibilities, and his relationship to those who follow him.
Homiletics I
CED 311 | 2 Credit Hours
The student will learn to build and deliver effective sermons with an emphasis placed on expository sermons.