Campus Program
Bachelor of Arts: Pastoral Ministry
The Bachelor of Arts: Pastoral Ministry at Barclay College is designed to prepare you for effective Christian life, service, and leadership.
Philippians 1:9
May your love abound more and more, with knowledge.ESV
Philippians 1:9
May your love abound more and more, with knowledge.ESV
Current Track
Bachelor of Arts
Program Texture
Church leadership, discipleship, and pastoral care
Practice ministry as a disciplined vocation of service, wisdom, and courage.
1Pastoral care
2Discipleship
3Public ministry
Bible and Ministry Requirements*: (must earn a 2.5 GPA; no more than one D grade allowed)
29 hours
Bible Concentration (20 hours)
BI205Bible Study Methods
3NT102New Testament Survey
3OT101Old Testament Survey
3TH300Teachings of Friends
3TH302Doctrine of Holiness
2OT Elective (OT252, 322, 333, or 351)
3NT Elective (NT211, 241, 362, or 356)
3Foundations for Ministry (9 hours)
CM204Personal Evangelism Seminar
1MI208Intercultural Ministry
3SL101Spiritual Formation I
3WA101Introduction to Worship
2General Education Requirements:
33 hours
Communication (9 hours)
EN100College Writing
3EN200Research and Writing
3SP200Fundamentals of Speech
3Humanities (8 hours)
LI200Introduction to Literature
3PH100Critical Thinking
2PH205Introduction to Philosophy
3Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
PY100General Psychology
3Social Science Elective
3Science and Mathematics (7 hours)
Math Elective
3Science Elective+Lab
4Additional Requirements
13 hours
BC199Orientation for Success at BC
16 hours chosen from literature (LI), Juniors Global (JG), or social sciences
6Unrestricted electives (students often fulfill these hours, partially or completely, through 1-hr courses, such as sports or music lessons)
6Professional Ministry Courses: (must earn a 2.5 GPA; no D grades allowed)
CM225Ecclesiology
3CM307Ministry Leadership and Administration
3CM402Senior Forum
1HI447Church History and Thought I
3HI448Church History and Thought II
3PM226Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
3PM313Homiletics I
3PM314Homiletics II
2PM409Pastoral Ministry Practicum
3PM412Counseling for Christian Leaders
3PM423Church Growth and Development
3PY242Interpersonal Relations
3SL202Spiritual Formation II
3Additional Bible/Theology:
20 hours
BI306Hermeneutics
3NT201Using New Testament Greek I
3NT202Using New Testament Greek II
3TH304Apologetics
2TH341Systematic Theology I
3TH342Systematic Theology II
33 hours NT, OT, or TH Electives
3Next Step
Visit campus or start your application.
Meet people, ask questions, and see whether Barclay fits. The application is free.