BAM/PA - Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry

A Four Year Program (129 Credits)
Program Coordinator: Dr. David Olson

Match your interests and gifts to the major that best suits you through Prairie’s Bachelor of Arts in Ministry (BAM) (majors available include camping ministry, outdoor education & leadership, pastoral ministry, sports management, teaching, youth or our unique multidisciplinary which allows you to chose two areas of focus). Whichever you choose, our BAM program is designed to build your confidence to minister in any environment; providing you with an in-depth knowledge of the Bible and practical leadership skills to equip others for ministry. You may take this degree entirely on our campus or through an Extended Experiential Learning Option off campus with the inclusion of a one-year internship.

The Pastoral Program is:

For those who would like to develop pastoral leadership skills for vocational ministry.

For those who would like to develop pastoral skills for a vocational church ministry.

Excellently suited for the second career person.

For persons who are already in pastoral ministry who would like formal education.

For those who would like to explore the possibility of pastoral vocational ministry.

Program Objectives

Prairie’s BAM program will equip you to:

Effectively study, understand and interpret Scripture.

Understand the principles for effective ministry in a variety of applications and situations.

Realize the global mission of the Church and its implications for your life.

Understand the importance of interpersonal relationships in the context of effective ministry.

Confidently apply practical skills as required in ministry settings

Realize and develop your God-given gifts and passions for use in ministry to the glory of God and the benefit of others.

Expanded Opportunities

Your BAM degree will open doors to skilled service as a church worker, church planter, church educational program leader, worship leader, pastor, youth worker, camp leader, or numerous other roles within a church or para-ministry setting. Your degree lays the foundation for graduate studies in ministry, theological studies, missiology or divinity.

The BAM program can also be completed entirely through Prairie Distance Education (some course listings may differ). Call toll-free for the Distance Education program outline (1-800-785-4226), or send e-mail to distanceed@prairie.edu

Program Requirements (3 credits each unless otherwise noted)
   
Bible & Theology Major 42 credits
BI 101 Introduction to Old Testament  
BI 102 Introduction to New Testament   
BI 108 Introduction to Biblical Interpretation  
TH 100 Introduction to Christian Theology  
Two Bible electives  
Two Theology electives  
Two Bible or Biblical Languages or Theology electives  
Two Bible or Theology electives (300 level or above)  
Two Bible or Theology electives (400 level)  
   
Arts & Sciences Core 36 credits
EN 101 Introduction to Writing & Research  
PS 100 Introduction to Psychology  
Computer Science or Mathematics elective  
Four Arts & Sciences electives (any level)  
Three Arts & Sciences electives (200 level or above)  
Arts & Sciences elective (300 level or above)  
Arts & Science 400 Integrative Seminar  
   
Church & Ministry Core 15 credits
CMFX 100 God’s Mission for the Church  
CMFX 105 Spiritual Formation and the Church  
CMFX 200 The Worship of the Church  
CMFX 300 The Community and Function of the Church  
CMFX 400 Mobilizing the Church  
   
Electives 6 credits
Two electives  
   
Pastoral Major - Course Based 30 credits

ED/PA/YM elective

 
FE 401 Senior Ministry Seminar  
FEFX 411/431 Pastoral Practicum/Project  
PA 160 Introduction to Church Leadership  
PA 204 Marriage & Family Life    
PA 210 Homiletics I  
PA 220 Counselling I  
PA 261 Church & Ministry Administration      
PA 310 Homiletics II  
PA 320 Counselling II  OR  
PA 371 Church Development  
   
OR  
   
Pastoral - Internship Based 30 credits

PA 160 Introduction to Church Leadership

 
FE 201 Pre-internship Seminar  
PA 210 Homiletics I  
FEFX 325/345 Pastoral Ministry Internship (18 credit hours)  
FE 401 Senior Ministry Seminar  
   

Notes:

  • Students preparing for seminary are strongly recommended to take Biblical Greek (BL 210 & BL 211)
  • Arts & Sciences courses include anthropology (AN), English (EN), history (HI), Mathematics (MA), philosophy (PH), physical education (PE), psychology (PS) and sociology (SO).

 

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