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Master of Divinity - Pastoral Ministries |
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| Course Title: |
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Ministries | |
Category: |
Arts & Humanities | |
Subject: |
Religion | |
| College: |
Liberty University Online 
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| Course Description: |
The Master of Divinity- Pastoral Studies is well-suited for students whose goal is to serve as the associate pastor, senior pastor of pastoral ministry in the local church. Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study, making it as the world's largest evangelical university. |
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| Delivery Format: |
Online | |
| Course Level: |
Masters Degree | |
| Course Requirements: |
Regionally or nationally accredited bachelor's degree with at least a 2.0 GPA for admission in good standing. | |
| Course Type: |
Online Degrees | |
Course Long Description: |
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Ministries (Liberty University Online) If you are looking for an online degree program that will help you prepare for professional Christian ministry in the local and para-church settings as pastoral ministers, ministry builders, then the online Master of Divinity - Pastoral Ministries at Liberty University may perhaps be the best option for you. The program curriculum gives students a thorough study of the principles and strategies of biblical leadership, combined with in depth study of the Old and New Testament and vital truths of the Christian faith. Through this entire online course, an emphasis is placed on studying and applying the core values, skills and knowledge required to effectively serve in a variety of ministry-based roles. This online degree program is suitable for those who are presently serving their church but feel like they need to learn more about pastoral ministries. And since it is an online course, students are able to study without having to sacrifice their church duties and family responsibilities. The pastoral ministries program is also suitable for those who would like to advance their position as senior pastors. In this degree, students will be taught about setting up and managing church ministries, developing prospective church leaders and doing the obligations of the senior pastor of the church. With training and experience, they may advance to the positions of senior pastors. Students enrolled in Liberty University's online Master of Divinity - Pastoral Studies degree program will have the opportunity to discover such topics as: • Pastoral Ministries Studies - Theology of Pastoral Ministries - Great Preachers - Evangelistic Preaching - Church Ministries - Pastoral Counseling - Theological/Spiritual Counseling - Pre-marital/Marital Counseling • Professional Studies - Discipleship Ministries - Contemporary Evangelism - Prep. of the Sermon - Spiritual Formation - Ministry Matters • Foundational Studies - History of Christianity - History of Baptists - Hermeneutics - New Testament Orientation - Old Testament Orientation - Systematic Theology • New and Old Testament Language - Greek - English - Hebrew Career Opportunities: Upon completion, graduates of Liberty University's online Master of Divinity - Pastoral Ministries degree program will have gained the knowledge and understanding that they need to become effective and successful in career such fields as: - Senior Pastor - Military Chaplain - Cross-cultural Missionary - Ministry Worker - College Professor - Denominational Leader Admission Requirements: Students must have earned baccalaureate degree or its equivalent (in any field) from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S., Department of Education (e.g., SACS, TRACS, ABHE, etc.) with a minimum GPA of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale). Students who hold a prior degree from an unaccredited institution may be considered for admission on academic probation. Students admitted on academic probation are required to take and pass GRST 500 introduction to graduate writing their first semester. Students must have a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 600 paper-based test; 250 computer-based test; 100 internet-based test. |
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