Our School of Pastoral Studies offers you an education as Associate of Pastoral Studies, Bachelor of Pastoral Studies, Master of Pastoral Studies, and Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Studies.

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Who is our Pastoral Studies major designed for?

  • Anyone with a shepherd’s heart desiring to serve a church, ministry, or small group,
  • Anyone desiring to serve the church as an elder or deacon.

What Will A Pastoral Studies Graduate Be Equipped To Do?

  • Will know how to prepare and preach a sermon,
  • Will know how to teach the Bible,
  • Will have basic skills in pastoral and church administration,
  • Will know basic Biblical counseling,
  • Will know the attributes, attitudes, and actions of a maturing Christian,
  • Will know how to marry, bury, and baptize.

Associate of Pastoral Studies – 2 Year Degree

Students are required to complete the minimum number of courses indicated in each category listed in their program. Each Associate degree program requires a total of 32 courses (64 credits).

Bachelor of Pastoral Studies – 4 Year Degree

Students are required to complete the minimum number of courses indicated in each category listed in their program. Each Bachelor program requires a total of 64 courses (128 credits).

Master of Pastoral Studies – 2 Year Degree

Students must complete the minimum number of courses indicated in each category. Each Master degree program requires ten courses (30 credits), plus a Thesis (6 credits) for a total of 36 credits. (All graduate courses offer three credits.)

Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Studies – 3 year degree

Students must complete the minimum number of courses indicated in each category. Each Doctoral degree program requires twelve courses (36 credits), plus a Dissertation (9 credits) for a total of 45 credits. (All graduate courses offer three credits.)