Associate in Pastoral
Leadership
The Associate in Pastoral Leadership consists of 64 semester hours of courses designed to prepare students for pastoral ministry and ministry-related vocations. The student also gains a general Bible knowledge, theology, pastoral theology, and communication skills. Upon the completion of the program, students should be equipped to engage in the ministry of the local church either as a full-time minister or as a part-time staff member.
Upon satisfactory completion of the Associate in Pastoral Leadership, the graduate should have:
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An understanding of the fundamental doctrines and theology that pertain to the Pentecostal and evangelical tenets.
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Knowledge and experience in the various aspects of pastoral caregiving and how it relates to church growth.
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An ability to effectively communicate the gospel and other biblical truths in large and small group settings.
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Knowledge of spiritual leadership principles, roles, and experience in their application.
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An understanding of church administrative procedures as they pertain to a local church.
Total Required Courses = 69-70 Credit Hours
General Education – 26 or 27 credit hours
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CM 201 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
2 hours |
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EN 101 |
English Composition I |
3 hours |
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EN 102 |
English Composition II |
3 hours |
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H1 101/103 |
Church History I or II |
3 hours |
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PS 100 |
General Psychology |
3 hours |
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PS 202 |
Crisis Counseling |
2 hours |
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SO 202 |
Marriage and Family |
3 hours |
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TBD |
College Math & Algebra or Science |
3/4 hour |
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TBD |
Literature Elective |
3 hours |
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SS |
Capstone Course |
1 hour |
Biblical Studies – 15 credit hrs.
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BI 101 |
Old Testament History |
3 hours |
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BI 102 |
New Testament History |
3 hours |
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BI 106 |
Basics of Hermeneutics |
2 hours |
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BI 201 |
Life of Christ |
2 hours |
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BI 202 |
Acts |
3 hours |
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BI 223 |
Pentateuch |
2 hours |
Theology and Applied Ministries – 32 credit hrs.
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CE 202 |
Introduction to Christian Education |
3 hours |
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EV 101 |
Introduction to Evangelism |
3 hours |
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MUS 134 |
Introduction to Music |
2 hours |
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PM 104 |
Spiritual Formation |
3 hours |
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PM 209 |
Introduction to Preaching |
3 hours |
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PM 210 |
Preaching Lab |
1 hour |
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PM 222 |
Pastoral Theology |
2 hours |
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PM 226 |
Principles of Pastoral Leadership |
2 hours |
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PM 250 |
Pastoral Care |
2 hours |
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TH 101 |
Theology I |
2 hours |
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TH 102 |
Theology II |
2 hours |
Electives 3 hours