BACHELOR OF ARTS

Pastoral Leadership

In order to best prepare students to take on the rewarding ministry of pastoral leadership, this program is structured for students to customize their studies with numerous elective options. As a students, you will also have internship opportunities to gain practical real-world ministry experience through the Pastoral Leadership degree program. You will also have the option of pursuing a concentration in Greek to get ahead of the game for graduate or seminary work.

Why choose Pastoral Leadership studies at Crown?

Gain valuable hands-on experience.

Explore and develop your understanding of the Bible and the Church.

Immerse yourself in Christian education, developing powerful relationships with ministry experts.

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Leading is serving.

For individuals who sense a calling to serve in the church, this program is designed to prepare students for the multi-faceted role of leading and building a strong church. We need people now more than ever who will lead our brothers and sisters with patience and confidence, and who will show grace and love to all. This is how the church will be united.

The Pastoral Leadership program at Crown has helped me to value and love the church — both the structure and the people in it. It has provided a solid foundation in which I can understand the church theologically, and how I can serve the church practically and personally. If you’re seeking to become a pastor, this program will develop and sharpen your gifts and convictions, and equip you to lead and shepherd a church faithfully.

Michael Xiong

Pastoral Leadership Major

FUTURE PASTORAL LEADERSHIP MAJOR

You’ve got a bright future ahead of you.

Prepare yourself to serve in a full-time ministry capacity. Whether a church setting, parachurch, or non-profit, you will gain the skills to lead other towards Christ.

$12.5K

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Minors

You may pair any minor with any major. Here are some minors that may pair well with this major:

COM 140 – Perspectives in Communication 3 Credits
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COM 252 – Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits

COM 312 – Presentational Speaking 3 Credits
COM 358 – Group and Organizational Communication 3 Credit

Complete 9 credits from the following courses:

COM 142 – Visual Storytelling 3 Credits
COM 221X – Business Communication 3 Credits
COM 247X – Media Foundations 3 Credits
COM 340 – Public Relations 3 Credits
COM 348X – Social Media 3 Credits
COM 354 – Conflict Management 3 Credits

PSY 3060 – Diversity Issues in Counseling 3 Credits
PSY 330 – Counseling Psychology 3 Credits
PSY 3542 – Methods of Counseling 3 Credits
PSY 442 – Marriage and Family Counseling 3 Credits
PSY 4533 – Group Dynamics 3 Credits
300-400 Psychology Elective 3 Credits

ENG 341 – Creative Writing Seminar 3 Credits
ENG – Literature Electives 9 Credits
ENG – English Electives 6 Credits ¹

¹The Core Curriculum requirements of ENG 131 – English Composition and ENG 132 – Writing and Literature cannot fulfill an English elective.

PSY 130 – General Psychology 3 Credits
PSY 236 – Developmental Psychology 3 Credits

PSY 330 – Counseling Psychology 3 Credits
or
PSY 3538 – Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3 Credits

PSY 331 – Personality Theories 3 Credits
PSY 337 – Understanding Psychopathology 3 Credits
300-400 Psychology Elective 3 Credits (Choose from PSY classes or SOC 325 or SOC 434)

HIS 133 – World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
HIS 134 – World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
Social Science Electives 12 Credits ¹

¹Select social science electives from ANT, CSJ, ECO, ESL, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, or SOC. Select no more than one course from each area.

SOC 230 – Sociology 3 Credit

Complete 15 credits from the following courses:

CRJ 352 – Criminology 3 Credits
SOC 240X – Social Science Research Methods 3 Credits
SOC 325 – Parent-Child Relationships 3 Credits
SOC 335X – Intergenerational Ministry 3 Credits
SOC 345X – Introduction to the Urban Context 3 Credits
SOC 350 – Sociology of Deviance 3 Credits
SOC 358X – Contemporary Issues in Culture 3 Credits
SOC 434 – Marriage and the Family 3 Credits

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FULLY EQUIPPED

Senior year semester-long internship

Students dive into a fully-immersive ministry internship that provides on-site field practice in ministry, which prepares them for either continued graduate work or continued ministry in their local church.

What Will I Study?

Principles of Biblical Interpretation
Galatians
Foundations of Discipleship Ministries
Philosophy of Ministry
Christian Ministry Internship
Vocational Seminar
Developing Multi-Year Discipleship
Church History
Greek
Expository Preaching
Variety in Biblical Preaching
Pastoral Theory and Practice
Principles of Ministry Leadership
Theology II: Human Redemption and Destiny
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Going Deeper in God’s Truths.

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BACHELOR OF ARTS

Pastoral Leadership

Why choose Pastoral Leadership studies at Crown?

Leading is serving.

Michael Xiong

FUTURE PASTORAL LEADERSHIP MAJOR

You’ve got a bright future ahead of you.

$12.5K

38

1,958

80+

CROWN ON-CAMPUS

Let’s get in touch.

Minors

FULLY EQUIPPED

Senior year semester-long internship

What Will I Study?

You might also be interested in:

Youth/Social Ministry, B.S.

Worship Ministry, B.S.

Biblical + Theological Studies, B.A.

COME SEE FOR YOURSELF

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Program PDF

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