DEGREE PROGRAM
This program is designed for students who sense God’s call to pastor an existing local church or plant a new one. Such ministry requires a solid foundation in Bible and Theology (42 semester hours), introductory courses in General Studies (36 semester hours) and competency in the skills required of a pastor (45 semester hours). This program includes individual and group mentoring.
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Objectives
Upon completion of this 4 year pastoral theology program the student shall be able to:
- demonstrate development of a thoughtful personal philosophy of ministry rooted in Biblical theology and cognizant of contemporary culture;
- demonstrate an understanding of God’s specific call on his/her life and an awareness of the gifts, strengths, weaknesses and vulnerabilities he/she brings to pastoral ministry;
- demonstrate an understanding of the Scriptures as well as the many practical and theoretical aspects of vocational Christian ministry;
- demonstrate a basic level of competence in the practical leadership, interpersonal and communication skills expected of pastors; and
- demonstrate an exemplary godly lifestyle and an ongoing dependence on Holy Spirit fullness.
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PASTORAL THEOLOGY MAJOR
27 semester hours
- 3 Leadership Development
- 3 Foundations of Counselling
- 3 Youth Communication
- 3 Expository Preaching
- 3 Urban Mission and Church Planting
- 3 Pastoral Theology
- 3 Local Church Leadership
- 6 Pastoral Ministry Internship
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SAMPLE DEGREE PROGRAM
FRESHMAN YEAR
| Fall Semester |
Credits |
Spring Semester |
Credits |
ENGL 103
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
ENGL 104
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
BIBL 113
Hermeneutics |
3 |
BIBL 114
Pentateuch |
3 |
BIBL 115
Gospels |
3 |
BIBL 132
Cross Cultural Studies |
3 |
RELS 131
Intro to Spiritual Issues |
3 |
EDUC 142
Principles of Teaching |
3 |
RELS 133
Religious Conversion |
3 |
HIST 172
History of Pentecostal Church |
3 |
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15 |
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15 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| Fall Semester |
Credits |
Spring Semester |
Credits |
PSYCH 106
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
BUSI 111
Business Fundamentals |
3 |
BIBL 211
Historical Literature |
3 |
BIBL 212
Acts |
3 |
THEO 221
Doctrine I |
3 |
THEO 222
Doctrine II |
3 |
EDUC 241
Youth Communication |
3 |
RELS 234
Expository Preaching |
3 |
| Biblical Language |
3 |
Biblical Language |
3 |
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15 |
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15 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| Fall Semester |
Credits |
Spring Semester |
Credits |
HIST 111
History of Western Civilization |
3 |
HIST 260
History of Christianity |
3 |
THEO 321
Biblical Theology
of the Holy Spirit |
3 |
RELS 331
Pastoral Theology |
3 |
RELS 334
Leadership Development |
3 |
RELS 332
Christianity and Culture |
3 |
RELS 335
Pastoral Ministry Internship |
1.5 |
RELS 336
Pastoral Ministry Internship |
1.5 |
| Bible Elective |
3 |
RELS 337 Urban Mission
and Church Planting |
3 |
| Bible Elective |
3 |
General Studies Elective |
3 |
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16.5 |
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16.5 |
SENIOR YEAR
| Fall Semester |
Credits |
Spring Semester |
Credits |
PHIL 105
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
PHIL 210
Contemporary Ethical Issues |
3 |
COUN 245
Foundations of Counselling I |
3 |
THEO 422
Old Testament Theology |
3 |
RELS 330
Local Church Leadership |
3 |
RELS 445
Pastoral Ministry Internship * |
3 |
THEO 421
New Testament Theology |
3 |
Bible Elective |
3 |
| Bible Elective |
3 |
Science Elective |
3 |
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15 |
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15 |
* Although Pastoral Ministry Internship is shown as three credits in the
Spring semester, it will normally be taken for 1.5 credits in the Fall
and Spring semesters.
DIPLOMA PROGRAM
Those who graduate from this program will have a sound preparation in Bible and Theology (30 semester hours), Practics (36 semester hours) and General Studies (24 semester hours). The two semesters of Pastoral Internship (3 semester hours) will help to provide the student with an understanding of the methods and skills needed to succeed in the ministry.
Course Requirements and Curriculum
Freshman Year
| Fall Semester |
Credits |
Spring Semester |
Credits |
ENGL 103
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
ENGL 104
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
BIBL 113
Hermeneutics |
3 |
BIBL 114
Pentateuch |
3 |
BIBL 115
Gospels |
3 |
RELS 132
Cross Cultural Studies |
3 |
RELS 131
Introduction to Spiritual Issues |
3 |
EDUC 142
Principles of Teaching |
3 |
RELS 133
Religious Conversion |
3 |
HIST 172
History of the Pentecostal Church |
3 |
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15 |
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15 |
Sophmore Year
| Fall Semester |
Credits |
Spring Semester |
Credits |
PSYC 106
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
BUSI 111
Business Fundamentals |
3 |
BIBL 211
Historical Literature |
3 |
BIBL 212
Acts |
3 |
THEO 221
Doctrine I |
3 |
THEO 222
Doctrine II |
3 |
EDUC 241
Youth Communication |
3 |
Bible Elective |
3 |
COUN 245
Foundations of Counselling I |
3 |
General Studies Elective |
3 |
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15 |
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15 |
Senior Year
| Fall Semester |
Credits |
Spring Semester |
Credits |
HIST 111
History of Western Civilization |
3 |
HIST 260
History of Christianity |
3 |
THEO 321
Biblical Theology of the Holy Spirit |
3 |
RELS 331
Pastoral Theology |
3 |
RELS 334
Leadership Development |
3 |
RELS 332
Christianity and Culture |
3 |
RELS 335
Pastoral Ministry Internship |
1.5 |
RELS 336
Pastoral Ministry Internship |
1.5 |
RELS 338
Local Church Leadership |
3 |
General Studies Elective |
3 |
| Bible Elective |
3 |
Open Elective |
3 |
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16.5 |
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16.5 |
Fred Fulford, B.Sc. M.A.
Director of the Pastoral Theology Major
pastoralministry@summitpacific.ca.
Office Telephone: (604) 851-7227 or 1-800-976-8388
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Fred Fulford brings a wealth of pastoral experience to Summit. Fred grew up in manses on the prairies. During studies at McGill University, he responded to God's call to pastoral ministry himself. After serving as youth pastor in Victoria BC, he and Micki pioneered Mississauga Gospel Temple in Ontario (14 years). He then served as senior pastor in Evangel Church in Kelowna, BC for 12 years before coming to Summit Pacific in 1996. Fred and Micki have two young adults of their own, JP and Rachelle.
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If you have any questions about programs here at Summit Pacific College,
please contact Darin 604-851-7222 or Sarah 604-851-7224 (Toll Free 1.800.976.8388)
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