Master’s of Arts in Pastoral Studies

Master's of Arts in Pastoral Studies

Key Information

Credits for Award: 52
Compulsory/Required: 52 credits
Elective: 0 credit
Min. GPA: 1.5 on a 5.0 scale
Est. Time: 2yr

Purpose of the Program

El programa está diseñado para ayudar a aquellos que quieren servir como pastor / predicador y para trabajar en el ministerio de la iglesia, organizaciones religiosas, misión basada en la fe en diferentes categorías, para desarrollar la competencia teológica y ministerial a través del estudio académico, una amplia mirada a la experiencia ministerial y la práctica de muchos discípulos de Cristo y las experiencias personales del estudiante como una persona de fe.

Learning Objectives

Demonstrate competence in theological knowledge, ministerial knowledge, spiritual development and integrate all into ministerial practice

Exhibit knowledge of good church beliefs and practises and reject all beliefs and practices that have no theological foundation.

Demostrar habilidades útiles para un ministerio y liderazgo eficaces en la iglesia.

Demonstrate ability to carry out research and publish findings that may be of value in the field of pastoral studies.

Presentar una tesina/tesis (dependiendo de la terminología de su país).

Admissions Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in theology, pastoral theology, pastoral studies or related discipline with a second class upper division obtained from a university or institution accredited by the applicant country’s ministry of education and all necessary regulatory authorities. Candidates with less certification can also apply and will be accessed on merit.

Curriculum & Courses

Course Code	Title	Unit	Status
FFT 601	Systematic Theology	3	Required
FFP 601	Foundations for Teaching and Leaning	3	Compulsory
FFG 601	Effective Communication	3	Required
FFT 614	Advanced Survey of the Old Testament	3	Compulsory
FFT 611	Research Methodology	3	Compulsory
FFT 609	Pastoral Epistles	3	Compulsory
FFT 615	Advanced Survey of New Testament	3	Compulsory
FFC 604	Human Growth and Development Psychology	3	Compulsory
FFP 602	Pastoral Care and Counselling	3	Compulsory
FFP 603	Marriage & Family Counselling	3	Compulsory
FFT 616	Spiritual Formation	3	Required
FFP 604	Principles of Evangelism and Discipleship	3	Compulsory
FFP 605	Advanced Study of Children and Youth Ministry	3	Compulsory
FFP 617	Biblical Hermeneutics and Exegesis	3	Compulsory
FFT 618	Homiletics	3	Compulsory
FFP 606	Study of Women Ministry	3	Compulsory
FFP 607	Pastoral Theology	3	B
FFP 608	Spiritual Warfare, Cults and Principalities	3	Required
FFT 610	Advanced Studies in Five Fold Ministry	3	Required
FFP 609	Studies in Stress Management for Pastor	3	Compulsory
FFP 610	Dissertation	6	Compulsory
	TOTAL	66