Language of this entry |
English (UK, International) |
Name of Programme / Training Resource |
Bachelor of Pastoral Studies |
Type of Training |
Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
Reference Number |
BPS |
Description |
The Pastoral Studies major will pursue a wide variety of practical courses to prepare both new and experienced pastors to meet the needs of a quickly changing world. Counselling techniques, pastoral leadership, management and homiletics are examples of courses in this major.
Students majoring in Pastoral Studies who have never been full-time pastors must do an eight-month internship under the direction of an experienced pastor in addition to writing a Thesis. |
Keywords |
Pastoral Leadership, Sermon Preparation, Pastor's Life and Duty, Management and Leadership, Homiletics, Greek Word Study, Elemental Theology, Advanced Homiletics, Strategies for Pastoral Leadership, Manners and Customs of Bible Lands. |
Languages Programme Available in |
English (UK, International) |
Other Languages |
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Country and region where programme is available |
International (e.g. distance learning) / All international |
Area of Ministry and Focus |
Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Pastoral Care and Counselling; Personal Life and Holiness / Personal and Family Holiness |
Residential/Non Residential |
Non Residential |
Full-time or Part-time |
Part-time |
Level |
Degree |
Cost Range |
US$100,000 or more |
Actual Cost |
1819 |
Bursaries/scholarships available |
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Actual Length |
2 - 3 years |
Average hours of study per week |
20 |
Methods of instruction |
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Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) |
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Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) |
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Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). |
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Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) |
30 |
Prerequisite Programmes |
Applicants must verify 64 credits earned or transferred from an approved post-secondary institution (junior college equivalent), or teachers' college.
An Associate degree or Diploma from an approved/recognised school is acceptable. |
Other Prerequisites |
The ability to read and write English fluently.
Students should have the ability to comprehend and explain Scripture passages, and to express personal thoughts in written form. |
Qualifications gained |
Bachelor of Pastoral Studies |
Qualifications this programme is part of |
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Programme Accredited by |
CETA (Caribbean) |
Other Accrediting Bodies |
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