BRE: Pastoral Ministries Major
Program Description
The Pastoral Ministries Major is designed to prepare you for direct entry into pastoral ministry and is also a great preparation for seminary. This program will help you understand both the theory and practical aspects of church and pastoral ministry, as well as develop pastoral skills like discipleship, preaching, pastoral care and leadership. This program also has a Youth Pastor specialization for those interested.
Program Specific Courses (14 credit hours)
- In addition to the BRE Degree Core, you will take the following courses:
- Greek Grammar I (3)
- Greek Grammar II (3)
- Pastoral Ministry (3)
- Pastoral Ministry Specialized Studies (3)
- Pastoral Ministries Internship (2)
Program Objectives
Upon completion of the program, you should:
- be able to formulate and articulate your own biblical statement of faith and philosophy of ministry;
- develop the skill of biblical, theological integration so that you can consistently articulate the purposes behind practical ministry;
- understand the call to, and the nature and responsibilities of pastoral ministry;
- be able to utilize basic principles, skills and tools in the study of the Bible, including the use of one or more biblical languages, and effectively communicate and apply Scriptural truth to your own life and to the needs of individuals and congregations;
- develop competence in pastoral leadership and administration in order to equip the church toward maturity in Christ;
- develop a strong relational ministry and a practical knowledge of the dynamics of team ministry and multiplying new leaders;
- be able to officiate at the special services of the church such as communion, baptism, weddings, and funerals;
- be competent to lead a congregation in worship through exposition of the Word and corporate expression of worship.
Youth Pastor Specialization
Specialization Description
The Youth Pastor Specialization lets you focus your Pastoral Ministries Major more towards pastoring youth. The strength of our youth pastor training comes from the school’s emphasis on discipleship. Learning to lead people to that next level of faith is part of everyday life here at PRBI and forms a solid base for pastoral ministry in a church. Students in the Youth Pastor Specialization will take the core pastoral classes as well as those aimed specifically at youth ministry.
Program Specific Courses
Program Objectives
Upon completion of the specialized program, you should:
- be able to formulate and articulate your own biblical statement of faith and philosophy of ministry;
- develop the skill of biblical, theological integration so that you can consistently articulate the purposes behind practical ministry;
- understand the call to, and the nature and responsibilities of pastoral ministry;
- be able to utilize basic principles, skills and tools in the study of the Bible, and effectively communicate and apply Scriptural truth to your own life and to the needs of individuals and congregations;
- develop competence in pastoral leadership and administration in order to equip the church toward maturity in Christ;
- develop a strong relational ministry and a practical knowledge of the dynamics of team ministry and multiplying new leaders.
