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Master of Arts (Religion)
Pastoral Leadership Concentration
Emphasis in Leadership

The Seminary offers ministry concentrations which are designed to give students knowledge and expertise to lead in various church-related ministries or for specific vocations in the local church such as preaching, leadership, evangelism, church planting, or intercultural studies.

Students who satisfactorily complete the requirements for the concentration in Pastoral Leadership will be able to:

  1. Verbalize a philosophy of Biblical ministry aimed at implementing the Great Commission.
  2. Develop the exegetical and communicative skills to prepare Biblical messages that are relevant, concrete and action-oriented.
  3. Identify personal aptitude and preparedness as a visionary leader, change agent, and equipper in the local congregation.
  4. Articulate Biblical standards and principles for evangelism and church health.
  5. Diagnose the resources and needs of a community to develop effective means for reaching the unchurched with the Gospel.
  6. Provide skilled pastoral care (MDiv).
  7. Complete graduate level research and writing in the field of professional ministries.



 


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