School of Ministry · Bachelor
Bachelor of Ministry
Program Overview
The practical route to ministry, and a distinct award from the Bachelor of Divinity. The B.Min. is built for those already serving: supervised placement runs throughout, and the emphasis falls on preaching, pastoral care, discipleship, church administration and mission rather than on the biblical languages.
What You Will Learn
- Preaching and worship leading
- Pastoral care and counselling
- Church administration and finance
- Supervised ministry placement
Course Structure
3 years · 6 semesters · 34 courses
This is the semester plan. The full framework — learning outcomes, assessment weights, the fourteen specialization tracks, the practicum, the formation portfolio and the four points still open for University approval — is published at /bachelor-of-ministry.
Programme objectives
- Interpret the Bible using appropriate hermeneutical principles.
- Explain major Christian doctrines.
- Understand the history and development of Christianity.
- Demonstrate spiritual maturity and ethical integrity.
- Develop and communicate biblical sermons and lessons.
- Practice pastoral care and basic Christian counseling.
- Evangelize effectively in diverse contexts.
- Make and develop disciples.
- Understand the biblical foundations of five-fold ministry.
- Exercise responsible Christian leadership.
- Establish and manage ministry programmes.
- Administer churches and Christian organizations.
- Manage financial resources ethically.
- Use digital technology in ministry.
- Develop Christian media and communications.
- Work effectively with children and young people.
- Understand missions and cross-cultural ministry.
- Participate in community development.
- Conduct basic theological and ministry research.
- Integrate academic learning with practical ministry.
Year One · Semester 1
6 courses · 30 ECTS
MIN 101Introduction to Christian Ministry5 ECTS
Introduces the nature, purpose and practice of Christian ministry. Students examine ministry as calling, service, stewardship and leadership.
BIB 101Old Testament Survey5 ECTS
A comprehensive introduction to the books, historical development, major themes, theology and ministry significance of the Old Testament.
BIB 102New Testament Survey5 ECTS
Study of the Gospels, Acts, Pauline writings, General Epistles and Revelation.
THE 101Introduction to Christian Doctrine5 ECTS
Introduction to foundational Christian doctrines including Yahuah, humanity, sin, Yahusha the Messiah, salvation, the Ruach HaQodesh, the Church and final things.
SFM 101Spiritual Formation and Christian Character5 ECTS
Develops spiritual disciplines and Christian character through prayer, Scripture, worship, fasting, service, accountability and reflection.
COM 101Communication for Ministry5 ECTS
Develops written, oral, interpersonal and public communication skills for Christian ministry.
Year One · Semester 2
6 courses · 30 ECTS
BIB 103Biblical Interpretation and Hermeneutics5 ECTS
Students learn principles of biblical interpretation, context, genre, observation, interpretation and application.
THE 102Theology of Yahuah, Yahusha and the Ruach HaQodesh5 ECTS
Study of Trinitarian theology, Christology and Pneumatology.
BIB 104Life and Ministry of Yahusha the Messiah5 ECTS
Study of the person, teaching, ministry, death, resurrection and mission of Yahusha.
MIN 102Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Disciplines5 ECTS
Practical development of prayer, worship, fasting, meditation, spiritual disciplines and corporate spiritual life.
HIS 101Church History I5 ECTS
From the early Church through the Reformation.
MIN 103Introduction to Preaching and Teaching5 ECTS
Introduction to sermon preparation, Bible teaching, lesson planning and public ministry.
Year Two · Semester 3
6 courses · 30 ECTS
MIN 201Five-Fold Ministry5 ECTS
Apostolic · Prophetic · Evangelistic · Pastoral · Teaching. Students examine the biblical foundations, functions, responsibilities, strengths and potential abuses associated with five-fold ministry.
MIN 202Pastoral Ministry and Shepherding5 ECTS
EVG 201Evangelism and Discipleship5 ECTS
Students develop practical evangelism and disciple-making skills.
THE 201Theology of the Church5 ECTS
Ecclesiology, Church identity, leadership, sacraments/ordinances, mission and community.
LEA 201Christian Leadership5 ECTS
Leadership theory integrated with biblical servant leadership.
MUS 201Worship and Music Ministry5 ECTS
For worship leaders, musicians, singers and worship coordinators.
Year Two · Semester 4
6 courses · 30 ECTS
MIN 203Apostolic Leadership and Church Planting5 ECTS
Students study church planting, ministry multiplication, organizational development and apostolic leadership.
MIN 204Prophetic Ministry and Spiritual Discernment5 ECTS
MIN 205Christian Education and Discipleship5 ECTS
Design and management of Christian educational programmes.
PAS 201Pastoral Care and Christian Counseling5 ECTS
Introduction to pastoral counseling, grief, marriage, family, crisis and referral practices.
ADM 201Church Administration and Management5 ECTS
FIN 201Christian Finance and Stewardship5 ECTS
Year Three · Semester 5
6 courses · 30 ECTS
MIS 301Missions and Cross-Cultural Ministry5 ECTS
Study of missions, culture, contextualization, global Christianity and cross-cultural communication.
COM 301Christian Media and Communications5 ECTS
ITM 301Information Technology for Ministry5 ECTS
A distinctive modern ministry course.
YTH 301Youth and Children’s Ministry5 ECTS
Developmentally appropriate ministry for children, adolescents and young adults.
COM 302Community Development and Social Ministry5 ECTS
Students explore Christian responses to poverty, education, health, social justice, community development and humanitarian needs.
RES 301Research Methods for Ministry5 ECTS
Year Three · Semester 6
4 courses · 30 ECTS
MIN 306Advanced Ministry Leadership5 ECTS
Advanced organizational and spiritual leadership.
MIN 307Ministry Ethics, Governance and Accountability5 ECTS
MIN 308Ministry Practicum10 ECTS
Supervised practical ministry placement.
RES 302Bachelor Ministry Research Project10 ECTS
Students conduct an approved research project addressing a significant biblical, theological, ministry, organizational or community issue.
Assessment weightings and the grading scale are published in the Academic Regulations.
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