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Academics>Programs>Pastoral
Concentration>Purpose and Objectives
Biblical Studies Program
Pastoral Studies
Concentration
Purpose and Objectives
Emphasis Options:
Biblical Languages (Greek or Hebrew), Bible Exposition,
Urban Ministries Electives*, Church Planting Electives**
Purpose:
The Pastoral
program is designed to prepare graduating male students for
the various duties of pastoral oversight. Beyond these
studies, the strong emphasis on Bible book studies,
systematic theology, New Testament Greek, Old Testament
Hebrew (or Greek and Hebrew study aids) inclines the
pastoral student toward a Bible-centered ministry, which God
may use to meet the spiritual needs of both saved and
unsaved people.
Objectives:
In addition
to the educational objectives of the college, the student
graduating from the Pastoral Major will be
able to:
1) Administer the various
pastoral functions within the local church taking the
general oversight of teaching, worship , and church
administration responsibilities.
2) Demonstrate skill in the use
of the tools of research in the study of the Bible.
3) Demonstrate the skill to
evangelize the unregenerate and stimulate an effective
worldwide missions program.
4) Demonstrate the ability to
counsel people effectively using the Word of God.
5) Demonstrate a proficiency in
the preparation and effective delivery of biblically sond,
homiletically balanced messages.
*Students desiring to take
Urban Ministry electives will take URBN courses for their
ministry electives and focus on urban ministry in their
internship experience.
**Students desiring to take
Church Planting electives will take MISS 3222 and will focus
on church planting in their internship experience. |
