PROGRAM
OF STUDY
Bachelor
of Ministry Degree
(Concentration In Pastoral
Studies)
Objectives
This
program of study will provide a major in ministry with a concentration in
pastoral studies. With a
strong foundation of theology and a practical knowledge of Biblical
ministry methods, this program of study will help prepare the student for
more effective pastoral ministry. Upon completion of the program the
student should demonstrate a good understanding of theological and
Biblical interpretation, as well as the ability to effectively use the
Word of God and his/her respective ministry gifts in pastoral ministry.
Course
Requirements
IIn
order to graduate with a Bachelor of Ministry Degree (B.Min.) with a
concentration in Pastoral Studies, the student must have satisfactorily
completed the following requirements:
1.
Pre-requisite:
Associate degree (or equivalent) in related/approved field
2.
A
minimum of 61 Credits for program completion
3.
Orientation
Requirements
4.
A
minimum of 5 Elective Credits
5.
A
minimum of 4 Practical Application Credits
6.
A
minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0
7.
All
financial obligations settled with
VBC
8.
Recommendation
by the faculty for graduation
The
following courses of study are required:
Christian
Counseling
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Marriage & Family Counseling: An Integrated Approach
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Pastoral Counseling
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Sociology
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Biblical
Studies
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The
Minor Prophets
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Life
of Christ II
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The Major Prophets I
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The Major Prophets II
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I
& II Corinthians
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The
Gospels
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Theology
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Pauline
Ministry
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Doctrine
of Man
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Bible Prophecy
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God’s
Plan For Man
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Theology
I
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Theology
II
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Basic Theology
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Bible History
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Pastoral Ministry
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Personal
Spiritual Development
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Speech
& Communication II
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Biblical
Principles of Leadership II
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Ministry
Ethics & Etiquette
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Principles
of Christian Character
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Introduction
to Missions
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Contemporary
Issues
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Ministry & Law
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Pastoral Ministry
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Marriage
& The Family II
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Church
Administration
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Philosophy
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Modern Religions
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Biblical
Philosophy of Ministry
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Introduction to Apologetics
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Christian
Education
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Introductory
English
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Team Relations
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Christian Education History & Philosophy I
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