Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Development Pastoral Leadership Major

Four Year Degree Program - 120 credit hours

This program helps students develop their understanding and skills in leadership, administration, preaching, pastoral counselling, and their personal and professional life as a pastor.

Course Requirements

Field Education (1 unit = 100 hours)

Field Education units are an integral part of this program.  The student completes 2 Field Education units in the second and third years of the program.  One of the units must be church-based and related to pastoral ministry, served in conjunction with MIN222 Field Education Seminar.  This seminar (1 credit) offers opportunity for communication, debriefing and skill development with the Program Coordinator.

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Profile of a Graduating Student

A graduating student will:

  • give evidence of suitable character with respect to the pastoral office, in particular, demonstrate the Fruit of the Spirit
  • give evidence of ministry passion, gifting, and relational skills
  • demonstrate realistic understanding of the personal and professional life of a pastor
  • acquire evident personal knowledge of leadership principles and practices
  • demonstrate a strong grounding in general Bible knowledge and in the historic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the Bible
  • demonstrate skills in the interpretation, application, and communication of biblical truth
  • articulate and support a personal understanding of major Christian doctrines
  • be equipped to engage in fruitful dialogue with those of differing worldview's
  • demonstrate both, an understanding of Canada ’s multicultural reality, and a personal commitment to evangelism in Canada and internationally.

Career Path Options

Most often, this major is a graduate’s first step towards work in an associate or senior pastor role in a local church setting.

Future Education Possibilities

This degree program provides the student with a foundation for graduate studies in various Christian fields.

Course Requirements

Biblical and Theological Studies (36 credit hours)

General Arts (41 credit hours)

Professional Studies (31 credit hours)

Electives (15 credit hours)