PROGRAM
OF STUDY
(Concentration
in Pastoral Ministry)
Objectives
This
program of study will provide a concentration in Pastoral
Ministry. With
a strong foundation of theology and a practical knowledge
of Biblical ministry methods, this program of study will
help prepare the student for public ministry in the local
church and community, as well as one on one.
Anyone called to ministry, regardless of their
particular calling, should possess an intense knowledge of
New Testament ministry and a deeper conviction and
commitment to his/her own personal call to ministry.
Upon completion of the program the student should
demonstrate a greater knowledge of the Bible and an
overall understanding of Biblical interpretation, and
possess the ability to effectively use the Word of God in
Christian ministry, as well as the capacity to
constructively exercise judgment and skill in areas vital
to the ministry.
Course
Requirements
In
order to graduate with a Master of Ministry Degree (M.Min.), the student must
have satisfactorily completed the following requirements:
1.
Pre-requisite:
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in related/approved field
2.
A minimum of 36 Credits
for program completion
3.
A minimum overall Grade
Point Average (GPA) of 2.0
4.
All financial obligations
settled with VBC
5.
Recommendation by
the faculty for graduation
The
following courses of study are required:
Philosophy
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Comparative
Religions
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Apologetics
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Biblical
Philosophy of Ministry
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Theology
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Paul's
Missionary Journeys
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Eschatology
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Theology
of Missions
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Theology
of Man
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Reformation
Theology
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The Blood Covenant
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Biblical Hermeneutics
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Pastoral Ministry
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Ministry
Management
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Homiletics
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Ministry, Church & Law
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Pastoral Theology
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*Independent
Research (Lab)
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Christian
Counseling
Christian
Education
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Christian
Ed Administration
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Staff
Relations
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Independent Research may be substituted with equivalent course credits
upon approval
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