The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical and Pastoral Studies is focused on ministry training.
The goal of the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical and Pastoral Studies is to equip the student for the continued study, application, and ministering of the Word of God. Key studies include Biblical languages, Biblical research, an overview of the Old Testament and New Testament, history of the church, theology, preaching and teaching, spiritual counsel, spiritual life, leadership and administration, church growth, and mentored pastoral experience.
Degree Purposes
The Bachelor of Arts Degree program seeks to:
- Provide students with a Biblical, doctrinal, historical, practical, and personal foundation for ministry (from a "Spirit-filled" perspective).
- Develop research and analytical skills necessary for the ministry and for ongoing Biblical studies.
- Develop communication skills necessary for the ministry.
- Assist students in developing a Biblical worldview and lifestyle.
- Develop a commitment to lifelong learning, growth, and ministry.
Degree Learning Outcomes
Through a study of foundational Biblical and ministry studies, Biblical languages, research and communication skills, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of authorship, historical background, structure and themes of the books of the Bible.
- Demonstrate knowledge of church history and basic doctrines (from a Spirit-filled perspective).
- Study the Bible using inductive methods.
- Perform effective research and exegetical analysis of Scripture using sound hermeneutical principles.
- Use original language tools to exegete passages of Scripture.
- Communicate the Scripture with clarity and conviction.
- Demonstrate knowledge and competency to perform the basic tasks of ministry – church planting, salvation, healing, counsel, teaching, leadership, and administration.
- Apply scriptural truths and principles in areas of ministry.
- Articulate a Christian worldview and lifestyle.
- Demonstrate a lifelong commitment to learning, spiritual development, and ministry.
Number of Units Necessary to Earn Bachelor of Arts Degree
The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical and Pastoral Studies is a four year program consisting of 120 units. The 120 units necessary for graduation consist of:
General education courses |
43 units |
Core courses |
62 units |
Elective courses |
15 units |
Total courses |
120 units |
Typically, students who have previously earned an Associate of Arts degree will need to complete 68 units of study with Shiloh University to earn their Bachelor of Arts Degree.
Transfer students who have completed 43 units of the required general education requirements for a Bachelor's Degree will need to complete 77 units of study with Shiloh University, consisting of core courses and electives, to earn their Bachelor of Arts Degree.
Up to 15 units may be transferred in toward the degree requirements for applicable Biblical studies courses.
Bachelor of Arts Degree Prerequisites
See Admissions—Bachelor's Program to review prerequisites and other admission requirements.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical and Pastoral Studies the student will:
- Complete the minimum number of units required.
- Complete the courses in the degree program.
- Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
- Satisfy any residency/on-campus requirements.
- Fulfill any outstanding school financial obligations.
Required Courses
Bachelor of Arts Program - Biblical & Pastoral Ministries | Units |
|---|---|
Introductory |
|
GS 101 – Library Tutorial – 1 Unit |
1 |
Communication – writing |
|
GS 110 – Composition and Reading 1 – 3 units |
3 |
GS 111 – Composition and Reading 2 – 3 units |
3 |
Communication – speech |
|
GS 117 – Essentials of Speech – 3 units |
3 |
History / cultures |
|
HI 201 – Western Civilization – 3 units |
3 |
CH 301 – Survey of Church History – 3 units |
3 |
Humanities |
|
HU 201 – History of Music in Worship – 3 units |
3 |
HU 211 – Reading the Bible – 3 units |
3 |
HU 212 – Ethics in Hebrew Wisdom Literature – 3 units |
3 |
Mathematics |
|
GS 121 – Basic College Mathematics – 3 units |
3 |
Science |
|
SC 101 – Introduction to Life Science – 3 units |
3 |
SC 102 – Introduction to Health Science – 3 units |
3 |
Social science |
|
SS 201 – General Psychology – 3 units |
3 |
SS 205 – Cultural Anthropology – 3 units |
3 |
MT 311 – Principles of Spiritual Counsel – 3 units |
3 |
Total General Education Units |
43 |
Bachelor of Arts Program - Biblical & Pastoral Ministries | Units |
|---|---|
Biblical Languages (one of the following languages) |
8 |
BL 301 / 302 – Hebrew Studies 1 & 2 – 8 units |
|
BL 303 / 304 – Greek Studies 1 & 2 – 8 units |
|
Church History |
|
CH 302 – Survey of Christian Thought – 3 units |
3 |
CH 304 – History of Spiritual Outpourings & Revival – 3 units |
3 |
General Skills |
|
GS 302 – Computerized Bible Studies – 3 Units |
3 |
Mentored Field Ministry |
|
MM 401 – Mentored Pastoral Experience – 3 units |
3 |
Ministry Studies |
|
MT 301 – Spiritual Formation – 3 units |
3 |
MT 306 – Homiletics – 3 units |
3 |
MT 307 – Hermeneutics – 3 units |
3 |
MT 309 – Missions and Evangelism – 3 units |
3 |
MT 310 – Divine Healing and Miracles – 3 units |
3 |
MT 412 – Biblical Curriculum and Sermon Development – 3 units |
3 |
New Testament |
|
NT 301 – Introduction to the New Testament – 3 units |
3 |
NT 404 – The Gospels/The Life of Christ – 3 units |
3 |
Old Testament |
|
OT 301 – Introduction to the Old Testament – 3 units |
3 |
OT 302 – Historical Geography of Israel – 3 units |
3 |
Pastoral Leadership |
|
PL 401 – Leading a Church Service – 3 units |
3 |
PL 410 – Leadership and Administration – 3 units |
3 |
Systematic Theology |
|
ST 301 – Systematic Theology 1 – 3 units |
3 |
ST 302 – Systematic Theology 2 – 3 units |
3 |
Total Core Units |
62 |
Bachelor of Arts Program – Biblical & Pastoral Ministries | Units |
|---|---|
BS 205 – Ethical Decisions in the Workplace – 3 units |
|
BS 211 – Essentials of Management – 3 units |
|
BS 215 – Management of Human Resources – 3 units |
|
BS 220 – Case Studies in Leadership – 3 units |
|
FL 305 / 306 – Portuguese 1 & 2 – 8 Units |
|
GS 105 – Skills for College Success – 3 units |
|
GS 106 – Goals, Priorities, Attitudes – 3 units |
|
GS 230 – Faith and Money – 3 units |
|
HU 221 – Biblical Worldview – 3 units |
|
OT 303 – Worship in the Old Testament – 3 units |
|
PL 412 – Church Law – 3 units |
|
ST 305 - Pentecostal and Charismatic Theology – 3 units |
|
Total Elective Units |
15 |
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