Pastoral Studies

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Maranatha’s Pastoral Studies degree is designed to provide a broad knowledge of biblical studies and Greek. Under the careful guidance of Maranatha’s experienced Bible faculty, you gain valuable insight into pastoral ministry including pastoral leadership, prayer, church administration, preaching, and counseling. You can combine this major with a variety of minors to train for work in missions, youth work, camp work, or other careers associated with the pastorate. Fieldwork and internships are also available.

Caleb (’17, ’18) and Rebekah (England, ’15) Wagner live in Allen Park, MI but will soon be living in Myanmar. Rebekah graduated with a BS in Music Education and Caleb graduated with a BA in Pastoral Studies and an MA in Biblical Studies. He and his wife partnered with Bibles International to start a department called Scripture Engagement. Caleb shares that “MBU gave me an excellent grounding in theology, hermeneutics, homiletics, and the original languages. My education at MBU gave me a thirst to put this training to use. At MBU, I was exposed to foreign mission tribes, which confirmed God’s leading me to serve Him overseas.”

Career Options

• Pastor • Associate pastor • Assistant pastor • Youth pastor • Camp director • Missionary • Church planter

Some careers and employment positions require graduate degrees, specialized training, or additional certificates and licenses.

alumni spotlight CALEB & REBEKAH WAGNER

Bible and Theology Requirements: (54 hours) BIBI 111 Old Testament Survey BIBI 112 New Testament Survey BIPA 212 Biblical Interpretation BIBC 215 History of Christianity BIBC 230 Christian Life, Leadership, and Evangelism 3 3 3 3 3

BIBC 321 Baptist Heritage 3

BIPH 330 Introduction to Philosophy

2 BIPH 332 Ethics 2 BIBI 421 Theology 1: Theology, Christology, Pneumatology 3 BIBI 422 Theology 2: Anthropology, Hamartiology, Soteriology 3 BIBI 423 Theology 3: Bibliology and Ecclesiology 2 BIBI 424 Theology 4: Angelology and Eschatology 2 BIPH 433 Apologetics 2 BIPA 472 Fundamentalism 3 BIPA 475 Dispensationalism 3 BIPA 480 Pastoral Studies Seminar 2 Bible Electives (12 hours) Old Testament Elective (3-6 hours) BIBI 300 Hebrew History 3 BIBI 305 Genesis 3 BIBI 330 Proverbs and Ecclesiastes 3 BIBI 390 Daniel and Revelation 3 Gospel Elective (3-6 hours) BIBI 338 Matthew 3 BIBI 341 Luke 3 BIBI 345 Gospel of John 3 Epistle Elective (3-6 hours) BIBI 358 Romans 3 BIBI 361 1 and 2 Corinthians 3 BIBI 371 Galatians 3 BIBI 384 James and 1 Peter 3 BIBI 386 Johannine Epistles 3 BIBI 396 Pauline Epistles 3

Other Bible Elective (0-3 hours) BIBI 351 Acts Graduate Level Bible Exposition Course Greek Exegesis Course Pastoral Theology Requirements (22 hours) BIPA 121 Pastoral Life and Leadership BIPA 123 Theology & Practice of Evangelism BIPA 126 Theology & Practice of Public Worship BIPA 127 Theology & Practice of Youth Ministry BIPA 326 The Christian Home BIPA 327 Homiletics BIPA 328 Homiletics Practicum BIPA 335 Theology of Pastoral Ministry CHMS 420 Pastoral Studies Internship BIPA 471 Theology & Practice of Pastoral Counseling BIPA 473 Church Administration and Finance Language Requirements (14 hours) BIGK 111 Greek Grammar 1 BIGK 112 Greek Grammar 2 BIGK 213 Greek Reading BIGK 214 Exegetical Grammar 3 3 3

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

4 4 3 3

Course Distribution

Bible and Theology Requirements Pastoral Theology Requirements Language Requirements Minor Liberal Arts Core

Minimum Hours Required

54 22 14 18 25 133

Year 1

Old Testament Survey 3 Pastoral Theology 2 English Composition 1 3 The Modern World 3 Math or Science Elective 3 Music Elective 2 16

Year 2

History of Christianity 3 Pastoral Theology 2 Baptist Heritage 3 Greek Grammar 1 4 Bible Elective 3 Minor 3 18

Year 3

Theology 1 Pastoral Theology * Greek Reading Homiletics Ethics Minor

3 2 3 2 2 3 15 New Testament Survey 3 Pastoral Theology 2 English Composition 2 3 Fund. of Public Speaking 2 Math or Science Elective 3 American Studies Elective 3 16

Biblical Interpretation 3 Pastoral Theology 2 Christian Life, Leadership, and Evangelism 3 Greek Grammar 2 4 Bible Elective 3 Minor 3 18

Theology 2 Pastoral Theology Exegetical Grammar Homiletics Practicum Literature Elective Minor

Summer:

Pastoral Studies Internship 2

Year 4

Theology 4 Pastoral Theology * Dispensationalism

2 2 3 Fundamentalism 3 Introduction to Philosophy 2 Minor 3 15 Theology 3 Pastoral Theology

2 2 Apologetics 2 Pastoral Studies Seminar 2 Bible Elective 6 Minor 3 17

* Men can take The Christian Home in either Year 3 or Year 4 to meet their Pastoral Theology requirement. See page 26 for General Education Core requirements. Humanities Electives (6) are met by Language requirements.

Pastoral Studies Minor: Men

Code Course Hours

Ministry Component Electives

(Select four, 8 hours) BIPA 121 Pastoral Life and Leadership 2

BIPA 123 Theology & Practice of Evangelism BIPA 126 Theology & Practice of Public Worship BIPA 127 Theology & Practice of Youth Ministry

2 2 2 BIPA 335 Theology of Pastoral Ministry 2 BIPA 471 Theology & Practice of Pastoral Counseling 2 BIPA 472 Fundamentalism 3 BIPA 473 Church Administration and Finance 2

Preaching Requirements (7 hours) BIPA 212 Biblical Interpretation BIPA 327 Homiletics BIPA 328 Homiletics Practicum

Theology Requirements (10 hours) BIBI 421 Theology 1: Theology, Christology, Pneumatology 3 BIBI 422 Theology 2: Anthropology, Hamartiology, Soteriology 3 BIBI 423 Theology 3: Bibliology and Ecclesiology 2 BIBI 424 Theology 4: Angelology and Eschatology 2 Note: This minor will reduce the Bible Core by 6 credits.

Minimum Hours Required 25