Language of this entry |
English (USA) |
Name of Programme / Training Resource |
General Ministry (BA) |
Type of Training |
Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
Reference Number |
cross5 |
Description |
Purpose
This major program is designed to equip graduates for ministry within a broad range of vocational choices. The program seeks to develop certain foundational skills for ministry, while allowing students the latitude to pursue individual interests in accordance with their own gifts and calling.
Objectives
Students who successfully complete the General Ministry Major should be able to:
Exercise leadership in the church and other ministry contexts.
Display desirable personal characteristics contributing to effectiveness in ministry.
Lead skillfully in the general ministry of the church.
Demonstrate the ability to work with a small group of people toward a common ministry goal.
Demonstrate skill in integrating understanding of the Bible and theology with preaching and/or teaching.
Demonstrate skill to guide a congregation in its worship experience.
Show proficiency in implementing sound principles of Christian ministry in a mentored internship experience. |
Keywords |
Ministry, Family, Pastor, Community |
Languages Programme Available in |
English (USA) |
Other Languages |
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Country and region where programme is available |
United States / Minnesota |
Area of Ministry and Focus |
Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Pastoral Care and Counselling; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics |
Residential/Non Residential |
Residential |
Full-time or Part-time |
Full-time |
Level |
Degree |
Cost Range |
US$100,000 or more |
Actual Cost |
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Bursaries/scholarships available |
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Actual Length |
4 years |
Average hours of study per week |
0 |
Methods of instruction |
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Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) |
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Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) |
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Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). |
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Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) |
0 |
Prerequisite Programmes |
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Other Prerequisites |
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Qualifications gained |
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Qualifications this programme is part of |
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Programme Accredited by |
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Other Accrediting Bodies |
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