Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies

Distinctives, Benefits, and Outcomes

Program Distinctives

• Offers a 60-unit total course load that allows students to maintain upper-division ministry commitments.
• A 1:20 professor-student ratio optimizes learning.
• Provides study in Spanish as well as in English.
• Uses student’s ministry commitment as a learning venue.

Program Benefits

Students in this program:

• Develop a global awareness of the Church.
• Understand basic principles for interpretation of Scripture.

Program Outcomes

The Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies Program helps the student who has a specific call to ministry to develop a practical theology in church leadership. The Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies Program prepares graduates to:

• Study and exegete Scripture historically and critically, emphasizing an inductive approach to its interpretation.
• Embody and model a holy life that is being formed in faith, and to live reflective of our Wesleyan heritage.
• Reflect theologically, integrating Scripture, church tradition, reason, and experience.
• Practice Christian faith with global awareness and cultural sensitivity.
• Minister effectively in the Church throughout the world.
• Develop vocational proficiency and leadership ability.
• Integrate personal and vocational development through disciplined reflection on ministerial, personal, and academic experiences.