Pastoral Theology

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN RELIGION | MAJOR IN pastoral theology

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Program Overview

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 (45 semester hours), introductory courses in General Studies (30 semester hours) and competency in the skills required of a pastor (48 semester hours). This program includes individual and group mentoring.

 

Meet The Program Director

Ken Russell
Director of the Pastoral Theology Major
Office Telephone: (604) 851-7227 or 1-800-976-8388
Email: krussell@summitpacific.ca

Pastoral Theology Courses 

  • Urban Mission and Church Planting

  • Pastoral Theology

  • Local Church Leadership

  • Pastoral Ministry Internship

  • Leadership Development

  • Foundations of Counselling

  • Youth Communication

  • Expository Preaching

Outcomes

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.