Program Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Studies

Program

Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Studies

The mission of the Pastoral Studies Program is to equip its graduates with the skills necessary to shepherd and lead a local church with Christ-like character and to provide a foundation for further education.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Studies, students will be able to:

1. Articulate a knowledge of biblical texts and a clear explanation of systematic theology consistent with Baptist distinctives.	ILO1
2. Identify the stages of spiritual development with application to interpersonal relationships.	ILO3
3. Exegete and apply a biblical text to a sermon and/or lesson delivered with oral clarity and contemporary relevance.	ILO1
4. Demonstrate an understanding of church administration and local church leadership.	ILO1
5. Formulate a philosophy of life and ministry which demonstrates a commitment to Christ-like character.	ILO2
6. Demonstrate speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a biblical language.	ILO1

Curriculum Map

At the Introductory, Developing, and Mastery levels, the Curriculum Map shows which courses in the degree program are responsible to intentionally address each PLO.

Curriculum Map

Assessment Plan

The Assessment Plan is a listing of student work that will be used to assess achievement of each PLO.

Assessment Plan

Assessment Schedule

The Assessment Schedule is a five-year schedule that indicates when each PLO will be assessed and when the Academic Program Review (APR) will occur.

Assessment Schedule

Assessment Results (PLO Outcomes Data)

The Assessment Results is a document which lists the benchmarks and cumulative summative assessment scores for each individual PLO based upon the Assessment Plan. Data reflect findings from the most recent Academic Program Review (APR), which occurs every five years.

Assessment Results (2023 – 2025)

Assessment Results (2017 – 2022)