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