Distinctively PBA
About the School of Ministry
The School of Ministry is all about equipping. We equip passionate young people with
the earthly tools and spiritual perspective needed to create positive change in the
world guided by the Word of God. We promise a connected, engaging and fulfilling learning
experience that will equip you to use your gifts for His Glory. Our programs prepare
students through expert instruction in Bible, theology, history and real-world ministry
skills.
As a student majoring in any of the undergraduate programs offered in the School of
Ministry, you’ll wade into an ocean of diverse learning opportunities designed to
prepare you to positively impact lives.
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Gain specialized training in ministry
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Experience spiritual growth with a deeper understanding of God and His Word
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Practice your ministry abilities through internships, practicum experiences and field
service activities
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And travel on any of PBA’s more than 20 annual mission trips
Our Apologetics Degree
While a few other schools offer an apologetics degree, ours is unique. PBA’s three
full-time philosophy of religion professors in the School of Ministry are widely respected
in the evangelical Christian philosophy and apologetics world, known for their ground-breaking
books and essays in cultural apologetics, natural theology, philosophy of religion,
Christian philosophy, and more. Given the need to raise up thoughtful Christians and
future Christian apologists to serve the church and bear witness to Jesus, and the
depth of experience and expertise in apologetics by PBA’s faculty, we think this program
will be a clear stand out over its competitors. In particular, Dr. Paul Copan is a
leading expert on Old Testament ethics and the argument for morality, Dr. Paul M.
Gould is the recognized leader in an emerging area of apologetics called “cultural
apologetics,” and Dr. Brandon Rickabaugh is passionate about the intersection of apologetics,
spiritual formation, and the nature of persons. We think that the missional, pastoral,
and scholarly ethos of PBA’s Philosophy of Religion faculty sets us apart from all
the competitors in the apologetics world.