Caribbean College of the Bible International
Programme Detail: Bachelor of Pastoral Studies
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Bachelor of Pastoral Studies |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
| Reference Number | BPS |
| Description | The Pastoral Studies major will pursue a wide variety of practical courses to prepare both new and experienced pastors to meet the needs of a quickly changing world. Counselling techniques, pastoral leadership, management and homiletics are examples of courses in this major. Students majoring in Pastoral Studies who have never been full-time pastors must do an eight-month internship under the direction of an experienced pastor in addition to writing a Thesis. |
| Keywords | Pastoral Leadership, Sermon Preparation, Pastor's Life and Duty, Management and Leadership, Homiletics, Greek Word Study, Elemental Theology, Advanced Homiletics, Strategies for Pastoral Leadership, Manners and Customs of Bible Lands. |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | International (e.g. distance learning) / All international |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Pastoral Care and Counselling; Personal Life and Holiness / Personal and Family Holiness |
| Residential/Non Residential | Non Residential |
| Full-time or Part-time | Part-time |
| Level | Degree |
| Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
| Actual Cost | 1819 |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | |
| Actual Length | 2 - 3 years |
| Average hours of study per week | 20 |
| Methods of instruction | |
| 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) | 30 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | Applicants must verify 64 credits earned or transferred from an approved post-secondary institution (junior college equivalent), or teachers' college. An Associate degree or Diploma from an approved/recognised school is acceptable. |
| Other Prerequisites | The ability to read and write English fluently. Students should have the ability to comprehend and explain Scripture passages, and to express personal thoughts in written form. |
| Qualifications gained | Bachelor of Pastoral Studies |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | |
| Programme Accredited by | CETA (Caribbean) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies |
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