Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministries (4
Years)
Program Overview
The four-year (128 credit) B.A. in Church Ministries program is designed to
prepare students for their specific ministry interest and gifts. It also
provides the largest range of elective options for those who want a broad
spectrum of training.
Program Objectives
It is expected that by the completion of these program requirements the
student will have:
1. Laid a foundation of personal integrity upon which to build a lifetime of
ministry.
2. Nurtured a reliance on the Holy Spirit for guidance, wisdom, purity and power
in their personal life, family, and ministry.
3. Prepared themselves as a lifelong learner and teacher of the Scriptures.
4. Grown as a servant leader, by enhancing leadership skills in the context of a
biblically-based philosophy of ministry.
5. Discovered, through assessments, their personal leadership style and
practice.
6. Become equipped with the practical skills needed to pursue their specific
ministry interests.
7. Acquired a comprehensive understanding of the Bible and sound doctrine
sufficient to pursue further ministerial and theological seminary programs.
8. Qualified academically for licensing with certain ministerial licensing
associations.
Core Program Requirements
General Studies (30)
CO101 English Composition (3)
GS220 Introduction to Psychology (3)
CO146 Public Speaking (2)
GS225 Science & the Bible (2)
GS421 History of Christianity 1 (3)
GS422 History of Christianity 2 (3)
GS428 Senior Seminar (3)
General Studies Electives (11)
Theology (14)
TH101 Survey of Christian Beliefs (3)
TH210 Systematic Theology 1 (3)
TH211 Systematic Theology 2 (3)
TH214 Concepts of the Church (2)
Theology Electives (3)
Bible (30)
OT110 Pentateuch (3)
OT103 Old Testament Survey (2)
NT103 New Testament Survey (2)
NT111 Synoptic Gospels (3)
PT105 Bible Research (2)
PT230 Introduction to Hermeneutics (3)
Bible Electives (15)
Ministry (11)
PT101 Spiritual Formation 1 (2)
PT102 Spiritual Formation 2 (2)
PS313 Leadership Development 1 (2)
PS413 Leadership Development 2 (2)
PS429 Church Leadership & Admin. (3)
Open Electives (31-37)
Internship/Practicums (6 - 12)
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MAJOR
C.E. Major Overiew
This program combines the objectives of the four-year (128 credit) B.A. in
Church Ministries degree with a major in Christian Education, enabling the
graduate to understand and implement a successful C.E. program encompassing all
ages within a local church. This degree meets the academic qualifications for a
C.E. pastoral position and licensing in most evangelical church organizations.
C.E. Core Program Requirements
General Studies (30)
Theology (14)
Bible (30)
Ministry (11)
CE Major (20)
CE231 Children’s Ministry (2)
CE141 Philosophy of Youth Ministry (2)
CE243 Teaching Strategies & Methods for Youth Workers (2)
CE335 CE Admin (2)
CE444 Adult CE and Teaching (2)
CO144 Technology & Ministry (2)
PT340 Introduction to Exegesis (3)
TH430 Theological Method (2)
GS441 Introduction to Biblical Languages (3)
Open Electives (11 - 17)
Internship/Practicums (6 - 12)
WORSHIP ARTS MAJOR
Worship Arts Major Overview
This program combines the
objectives of the four-year (128 credit) B.A. in Church Ministries degree with a
major in Music Ministry, building on the two-year Institute of Music Ministry (IMM)
program. The first two years develop students musically as worshipers, leaders,
and performing artists. In the remaining two years, students continue to deepen
their relationship with God and raise their levels of personal discipline and
skills as a music pastor. This degree meets the academic qualifications for a
music or worship pastor and licensing in most evangelical church organizations.
Worship Arts Program Requirements
General Studies (9)
GS421 History of Christianity 1 (3)
GS422 History of Christianity 2 (3)
GS428 Senior Seminar (3)
Theology (8)
TH210 Systematic Theology 1 (3)
TH211 Systematic Theology 2 (3)
TH214 Concepts of the Church (2)
Bible (26)
NT111 Synoptic Gospels (3)
OT110 Pentateuch (3)
NT209 Acts (2)
OT202 Historical Books (3)
PT230 Intro. to Hermeneutics (3)
Bible Electives (12)
Ministry (10)
PS313 Leadership Develop. 1 (2)
PS413 Leadership Develop. (2)
PS429 Church Leadership & Administration (3)
PT324 Perspectives on World Missions (3)
Open Electives (11)
Cost:
Visit PLBC's finances page to get a picture of what four years at PLBC costs
(www.pacificlife.edu/finances).
Faculty Advisor:
Lona Murray (lmurray@pacificlife.edu;
1-877-597-7522 x3301)
More info? Call us toll free at
1-877-597-7522!
