An exploration of the biblical foundation for
ministry, the “call” to ministry and the basic
rationale and approach to ministry preparation.
Open to freshmen and current transfers. Required
of all majors in the department. (Non-majors
must get permission of the department
Chairperson.)
PAS 102. Pastoral Ministry Seminar (1)
An overview of the implications of divine “call”
upon a human life and an introduction to the
holistic model for a God-called person. The
methodology will include an off-campus retreat.
Required of all freshmen and new transfers
majoring in Pastoral Ministry. Prerequisite: PAS
101.
PAS 201. Foundations for Ministry (1)
A study of the biblical and classical Christian
disciplines and their relationship to effective
contemporary ministry. Open to sophomores and
current transfers. Required of all majors in the
department. (Non-majors must get permission of
the department Chairperson.)
PAS 202. Pastoral Ministry Seminar (1)
An assessment of one’s ministerial identity in
view of God’s call, personal abilities and
spiritual giftedness. The methodology will
include an off-campus retreat. Required of all
sophomores majoring in Pastoral Ministry.
Prerequisite: PAS 101, PAS 102 and PAS 201.
PAS 261. Introduction to Preaching (2)
A study of the basic principles of preaching and
sermon preparation. The student will prepare and
deliver a sermon in class from an assigned text.
PAS 262. The Ministry of Preaching (2)
A workshop in sermon construction and delivery.
Special attention will be given to those
elements of craftsmanship, style, and
theological understanding basic to persuasive
preaching. Students will preach and participate
in feedback with fellow students and the
instructor. Prerequisite: PAS 261.
PAS 263. The Laity (2)
A study of the ministry of the laity in the life
of the church. Special attention will be given
to description, biblical example, theological
mandates and current models/methodologies.
PAS 291, 292, 293. Contemporary Issues in
Pastoral Ministry (1-3)
A course presenting varied issues, trends, and
methods of ministry which are of contemporary
interest but beyond the scope of established
courses within the disciplines.
PAS 301. Foundations for Ministry (1)
A study of Pentecostal Christian formation. It
focuses on both the content and the process of
Christian formation in the Pentecostal faith
tradition. Open to juniors only. Required of all
majors in the department. Other students may be
allowed to take this course with the permission
of the Department Chairperson.
PAS 351. The Ministry of Worship (3)
A biblical and practical approach to Pentecostal
worship in the local church with emphasis on
special occasions such as weddings, funerals,
baptisms, communion, and dedications. The study
includes development of a biblical theology and
practical philosophy of worship, a historical
and contemporary overview, and the planning of
each aspect of a service as well as the various
types in order for worship to be developed and
maintained.
PAS 352. The Church and Social Problems (3)
A consideration of the church’s role and
function in the light of history and with
special reference to the rapidly changing
aspects of human need and social resources.
Emphasis will be on the church’s involvement in
the emerging problems in American life.
Prerequisite: SOC 211.
PAS 363. Expository Preaching (3)
The problems and methods of expository preaching
will be explored and selected passages studied
with a view to discussing and using their
exegetical and expository values. Prerequisite:
PAS 261.
PAS 365. Practicum in Pastoral Studies (2)
A practicum giving the student supervised
experience in a ministry setting. It is designed
to give a broad-based foundation in Christian
ministry through a combination of participation,
observation, and reflection under supervision. A
minimum of 150 hours in the ministerial setting
is required. Prerequisite: Major in Pastoral
Ministry or Bible and Theology; completion of 18
hours in the major, including PAS 301; and
junior classification.
PAS 401. Foundations for Ministry (1)
A capstone course providing an opportunity for
the senior student to reflect on personal
relationships, theological development and
methods of ministry. Developing a resume,
further education, and ministerial placement are
also topics of discussions. Each student will
present a 15-20 page paper on his/her
Theology/Philosophy of Ministry which will
remain on file in the department. Other students
may be allowed to take this course with the
permission of the Department Chairperson.
PAS 461. The Pastoral Ministry (3)
A study of pastoral ministry with emphasis on
the shepherding model. It will also include the
issues of credibility, leadership styles,
mission, vision, compensation and housing, as
well as those related to the model.
PAS 462. The Pastoral Ministry (3)
A study of pastoral ministry with emphasis on
the enabling model. Particular attention will be
given to areas of pressure and pitfall (problem
people, temptations and burnout), budgeting, and
administration.
PAS 464. Pastoral Counseling (3)
The pastoral practice of counseling emphasizing
context, attitudinal orientation, techniques,
procedures, and essential information.
Prerequisite: PSY 200, PAS 461 and PAS 462.
PAS 465. Practicum (2)
A continuation of PAS 365. The experience is
largely determined by the area of vocational
choices. A total of 150 hours work in the local
church is required. Prerequisite: Major in
Pastoral Ministry or Bible and Theology, and
senior classification.
