Program Description
A study of pastoral theology as applied to local church leadership. Students survey the multiple responsibilities and key rites of the pastorate, focusing on theological and practical integration of those duties in practice.
Student Objectives
At the conclusion of this program the student will be able to:
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Define one’s pastoral identity as an office within the leadership of the local church
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Understand the role and responsibilities of a local church leader in light of a biblical-theological framework of worship.
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Adopt a healthy personal/spiritual walk to function as a leader of a Christian community.
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Integrate conscious theological reflection into the development, leadership and assessment of the public rites and actions of a Christian community.
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Provide pastoral leadership for the functions of Christians in a local church.
Enrollment Periods & Deadlines
The program is online, self-paced, with a maximum program period of one year.
Since this will be delivered via online course modules, we are able to accept new students year round without any enrollment deadlines.
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Admission Requirements
Students must show that they have been awarded a degree equivalent to a Bachelor’s from an accredited institution or verifiable Christian seminary or a resume showing 7-10 years of extensive life ministry experience with an accompanying written recommendation from the ministry listed on the resume. There will be a registration section in the course module system that will allow students to prove this eligibility.
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Credit Policy
This program does not accept transferred credits nor do any credits earned in this program transfer to other institutions
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Grading System
This program operates solely on a Pass/Fail grading system. In order to be eligible for passing, all assignments, including Thesis, must be submitted. The Chancellor of the institution has the full authority and discretion to determine Pass/Fail status of the student enrolled.
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