Dec 11, 2024

School of Arts & Sciences 2015-2016 Catalog

School of Arts & Sciences 2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Pastoral Leadership Major (B.A.)

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The mission of the Pastoral Leadership major is to equip students to lead and shepherd healthy, great-commission disciples and churches. The major builds on a foundational study of the humanities and sciences, the Bible, and theology. Students are allowed elective hours which may be used for a minor or concentration in a particular area of ministry. Students are encouraged to complete the Greek Language Emphasis that offers a study of the New Testament in its original language. This emphasis is valuable for biblical preaching and further theological study especially if a student is planning to go to seminary.

Program Requirements

Christian Studies Core

I. Christian Studies - 24 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits *
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits *
BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
or
CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits
CHM 210 - Missions in Perspective 3 Credits
or
CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits
THE 331 - Theology I: God’s Word and Work 3 Credits

General Education and Major Cores

II. General Education - 39 Credits

COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits
ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
Humanities Elective 3 Credits 1 *
FAR - Fine Arts Elective 3 Credits ⁴
HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
or
HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
HIS - History Elective 3 Credits *
Social Science Elective 3 Credits ^2*
Social Science Elective 3 Credits ²
SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits
MAT - Math Elective 4 Credits
PED - P. E. Elective or Varsity Team Sport 1 Credits
Global Awareness Elective 3 Credits ^3*

III. Pastoral Leadership Major - 57 Credits

BIB 330 - Galatians 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
CHM 140 - Foundations of Discipleship Ministries 3 Credits
CHM 335 - Internship Orientation 1 Credits
CHM 336 - Internship Practicum 0 Credits
CHM 420 - Philosophy of Ministry 3 Credits
CHM 436 - Christian Ministry Internship 12 Credits
CHM 451 - Senior Seminar 1 Credits
DSC 357 - Curriculum Design for Discipleship 3 Credits
ICS 347 - Engaging Cultures in a Post-Postmodern World 3 Credits (fulfills Global Awareness elective)*
LAN 341 - Greek I 4 Credits (fulfills Humanities elective)*
PRC 332 - Expository Preaching 3 Credits
PRC 445 - Variety in Biblical Preaching 3 Credits
PST 322 - Pastoral Methods 3 Credits
PST 342 - Principles of Ministry Leadership 3 Credits
THE 332 - Theology II: Human Redemption and Destiny 3 Credits
THE 349 - Alliance Ministries 3 Credits

IV. Electives - 12 Credits *

Pastoral Leadership majors are encouraged to complete the Greek Emphasis as part of their elective requirements. Please Click Here for the specific requirements for the Greek Emphasis. Minors and arranged electives are selected in consultation with the academic advisor. At least 30% of this degree, or a minimum of 38 credits, must be at the upper (300-400) level.

Total - 125 Credits

¹ Select humanities electives from COM, ENG, ESL, FAR, HIS, HUM, LAN, MUS, PHI, or PRC.

² Select social science electives from ANT, CSJ, ECO, ESL, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, or SOC.

³ Click here for a list of Global Awareness courses.

⁴ Fine arts courses include music, art, drama, and dance. COM 328 and COM 446 also qualify as fine arts electives. (Only three credits of music organizations and/or lessons can be counted toward humanities/fine arts requirements.)

* Some courses from the Christian Studies Core and Major Core can be used to fulfill requirements in the General Education Core. By doing that the number of electives needed would increase so that the minimum of 125 credits is reached.

Four-Year Suggested Program for the Pastoral Leadership Major

Freshman Year

Fall Semester - 16 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
or
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits
ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
or
Social Science Elective 3 Credits ²
MAT - Math Elective 4 Credits

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
or
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
CHM 140 - Foundations of Discipleship Ministries 3 Credits
ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
or
Social Science Elective 3 Credits ²
SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester - 17 Credits

BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
or
CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits
FAR - Fine Arts Elective 3 Credits⁴
LAN 341 - Greek I 4 Credits (fulfills Humanities elective)*
PED - P. E. Elective or Varsity Team Sport 1 Credits

Spring Semester - 15 Credits

CHM 210 - Missions in Perspective 3 Credits
or
CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits
HIS - History Electives 3 Credits
Social Science Elective 3 Credits ²
THE 331 - Theology I: God’s Word and Work 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits

Departmental Acceptance

Students apply for departmental acceptance during their sophomore year spring semester or their junior year fall semester. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, GPA of 2.5 for courses in major, and completion of half of the Christian Service requirements are required for departmental admission in the Pastoral Leadership major.

Junior Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
PRC 332 - Expository Preaching 3 Credits
THE 332 - Theology II: Human Redemption and Destiny 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

CHM 335 - Internship Orientation 1 Credits
DSC 357 - Curriculum Design for Discipleship 3 Credits
ICS 347 - Engaging Cultures in a Post-Postmodern World 3 Credits (fulfills Global Awareness elective)*
PRC 445 - Variety in Biblical Preaching 3 Credits
or
PST 322 - Pastoral Methods 3 Credits
THE 349 - Alliance Ministries 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits

Senior Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

CHM 336 - Internship Practicum 0 Credits
CHM 436 - Christian Ministry Internship 12 Credits
PST 342 - Principles of Ministry Leadership 3 Credits

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

BIB 330 - Galatians 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
CHM 420 - Philosophy of Ministry 3 Credits
CHM 451 - Senior Seminar 1 Credits
PRC 445 - Variety in Biblical Preaching 3 Credits
or
PST 322 - Pastoral Methods 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits

Pastoral Leadership Major (B.A.)

Program Requirements

Christian Studies Core

I. Christian Studies - 24 Credits

General Education and Major Cores

II. General Education - 39 Credits

III. Pastoral Leadership Major - 57 Credits

IV. Electives - 12 Credits *

Total - 125 Credits

Recommended BIB/THE electives:

Recommended World Civilizations course:

Recommended History elective:

Recommended Social Science electives:

Four-Year Suggested Program for the Pastoral Leadership Major

Freshman Year

Fall Semester - 16 Credits

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester - 17 Credits

Spring Semester - 15 Credits

Departmental Acceptance

Junior Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

Senior Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

Spring Semester - 16 Credits