Alaska Bible College
Programme Detail: Bachelor of Arts, Pastoral Emphasis
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
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| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Bachelor of Arts, Pastoral Emphasis |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
| Reference Number | BA-Pastoral |
| Description | The contemporary world presents a tremendous challenge to anyone considering ministry in the local church. The Pastoral Emphasis enables the student to begin to understand the world and God’s people, and relate the Word of Truth to both as pastoral staff in a local church. Objectives Upon completing the Pastoral Studies Emphasis, the student will be able to: • Demonstrate an ability to counsel, guide, and help others with their spiritual problems. • Develop and deliver expository messages that are accurate, clear, interesting, and relevant to everyday living. • Give evidence of a general knowledge of leadership principles, church organization, and administration. • Demonstrate an awareness of principles of communication to different age levels. • Minister as pastoral staff in the local church. |
| Keywords | BA, B.A., Bachelor of Arts, Christian ministries, ministry, biblical, student ministry training, general education, general ed, ministry, training, missions, missionary |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | United States / Alaska |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Bible Teaching and Training / Biblical Languages; Bible Teaching and Training / Church History; Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Gifts / Worship; Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Gifts / Revivals and Awakenings; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Pastoral Care and Counselling; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Marriage and Family Guidance; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Youth and Students Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Women's Ministry; Transforming Culture, Arts and the Media / Languages and Literature; Personal Life and Holiness / Introduction to the Christian Faith; Personal Life and Holiness / Personal and Family Holiness; Personal Life and Holiness / Integrating Faith, Life and Work; Personal Life and Holiness / Fellowship and Interpersonal Skills; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Mission and Evangelism / Church Planting and Multiplication; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Church Growth and Development; Mission and Evangelism / Ministry to Non-Literate People; Mission and Evangelism / Short-Term Mission |
| Residential/Non Residential | Mixed |
| Full-time or Part-time | Full-time |
| Level | Degree |
| Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
| Actual Cost | $3420 per semester |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | 4 years |
| Average hours of study per week | 24 |
| Methods of instruction | lectures |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | - |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | - |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | - |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 10 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | BI 131 Principles of Inductive Bible Study BI 132 Principles of Biblical Interpretation BI 133 Old Testament Survey BI 134 New Testament Survey BI 231 Pentateuch BI 232 Life of Christ BI 333 Doctrines 1 BI 334 Doctrines 2 BI 335 Doctrines 3 BI 432 Romans BI 434 Integrated Theology Seminar MN 191 Foundations for Life and Ministry MN 192 Evangelism and Discipleship MN 291 Christian Teaching Ministry MN 292 Missiology MN 294 Worship & Music MN 492 Internship CM 101 Speech EN 101 English Composition 1 EN 202 English Composition 2 EN 203 Introduction to Literature HI 202 Survey of Western Civilization HI 301 Alaska Studies MA 202 College Algebra PE 101 or 102 PH 201 Philosophy PH 302 Contemporary World Views SC 201 Introduction to Meteorology SS 102 Developing Interpersonal Relationships SS 201 Marriage and Family GR 201 Greek Grammar 1 GR 202 Greek Grammar 2 BI 341 Greek Exegesis - Principles and Practice BI 342 Greek Exegesis - Practice PS 381 History of Christianity PS 382 Leadership PS 383 Homiletics PS 481 Pastoral Theology and Ministry PS 482 Pastoral Practices PS 484 Advanced Homiletics Additional 6 units of electives |
| Other Prerequisites | Christian Ministry Training - service at a church or in the community coupled with accountability meetings with a mentor |
| Qualifications gained | Bachelor of Arts Degree, eligibility for advanced degree work, service in many missions organization |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | |
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| Other Accrediting Bodies | ABHE |
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