Ministry Leadership Studies: Concentration in Pastoral Ministries, B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
School of Ministry
Our Ministry with a concentration in Pastoral Ministries assists students in acquiring and developing the knowledge, skills and character necessary for ministry within a broad spectrum of churches and organizations. The major presents a balance between training in leadership, organization, and skills that foster the development, nurture and care of people. Effective and practical, your program of study will teach you timely, ethical and Biblical leadership principles. In today's world of diverse ministry, you will be prepared to jump into a broad spectrum of opportunities.
What Can I Do With This Degree?
- Pastoral roles (preaching, teaching, discipleship)
- Executive pastor/church administration
- Campus ministry
- Evangelism or church planting
- Missions
- Discipleship/Small-groups pastor
- Chaplaincy (with additional training)
- Student development/residence life
- Parachurch ministries
- Camp administration and ministry
- Various positions in non-profit organizations
Program Details
Distinctively PBA
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.
- Gain specialized training in ministry
- Experience spiritual growth with a deeper understanding of God and His Word
- Practice your ministry abilities through internships, practicum experiences and field service activities
- And travel on any of PBA’s more than 20 annual mission trips
Additional Information
The major in Ministry with a concentration in Pastoral Ministries is designed to equip students with the tools they will need to thrive in ministry particularly focusing on two major areas:
- leadership and organizational skills
- skills that foster the development, nurture, and care of people.
Internships
The program is designed with opportunities for internships and ministry involvement in local churches, parachurch ministries and non-profit organizations, which often lead to full time ministry positions upon graduation.
Integrate
This program is designed to integrate well into the 3+2 Accelerated Ministry Program at PBA, which streamlines the process for getting both the B.A. in Ministry and a Masters of Divinity in five years.
Courses
Learn more about your classes and requirements in the course catalog.
Tuition & Fees
PBA awards over three million dollars in scholarships every year and 97% of PBA undergraduate students receive financial aid.