Master of Pastoral Ministry
Vancouver, Canada
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English,
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
18 Mar 2024*
EARLIEST START DATE
02 Apr 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 345 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* Spring 2024 Application Deadline
Introduction
The Master of Pastoral Ministry (MPM) is a compressed pastoral training degree that covers essential biblical, theological, and ministry subjects, to make ministry training accessible. This course provides students with the opportunity to delve into the practical application of theological principles in a ministry context.
Through a comprehensive curriculum, students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to bridge the gap between theological understanding and its real-world impact. By equipping future pastoral leaders with the tools to integrate theology into their everyday ministry, this course ensures that ministry training is not only accessible but also deeply meaningful and relevant to the challenges of contemporary pastoral work.
Ideal Students
Pursue if:
You are a Christian leader desiring further theological education that is contextualized to how to lead a congregation and pastor a ministry.
Admissions
Curriculum
Program Requirements
Total Credits: 48
Foundations (24 Credits)
- BIBL 501 - Old Testament I
- BIBL 502 - Old Testament II
- BIBL 511 - New Testament I
- BIBL 512 - New Testament II
- HIST 501 - Church History 1
- HIST 502 - Church History 2
- THEO 501 - Christian Thought 1
- THEO 503 - Christian Thought 2
Capstone (6 Credits)
- APPL 801 - Supervised Ministry / Peer-Learning
- APPL 802 - Theological Integration Project for Mission and Ministry
Applied Theology Foundation (9 Credits)
- APPL 603 - Spiritual Practices for Christian Leadership
- APPL 641 - Discipleship & Education
- APPL 643 - Mission & Evangelism
Bible Core (3 Credits)
- BIBL 600 - Biblical Interpretation: Theory & Craft
Theology Core (3 Credits)
Choose one (1) course
- THEO 600 - Christian Ethics
- THEO 601 - Theological Issues in the 21st Century
Applied Theology Core (3 Credits)
Choose one (1) course
- APPL 600 - Leadership & Administration: Leadership in Faith-Based Contexts
- APPL 601 - Interpersonal Skills & Conflict Resolution
- APPL 602 - Advanced Preaching & Communication in a Digital Age
- APPL 620 - Pastoral Care in Today's Church