Bachelor of Pastoral Studies

“Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.” – 2 Timothy 4:2 (ESV)

Program Overview

  • Program Duration: 3 – 6 Years
  • Mode of Delivery: Online / Hybrid (Blended) / Face-to-face (depending on location)
  • Enrolment: Continuous / Cohort
  • Total credits: 120
  • Tuition Fees: USD 4,3100

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Pastoral Studies is designed to equip students with the theological knowledge, leadership skills, and pastoral wisdom necessary to guide congregations effectively. This program integrates biblical scholarship with practical ministry training, ensuring graduates are prepared to shepherd, counsel, and lead with spiritual integrity.

Learner Outcomes

Immediate Outcomes

  • Apply biblical principles to real-world pastoral challenges.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills for preaching, teaching, and counseling.
  • Exhibit leadership proficiency in church administration.
  • Utilize hermeneutical methods to interpret Scripture accurately.
  • Engage in ethical pastoral care with sensitivity and biblical wisdom.

Lifelong Learning Outcomes

  • Develop a lifelong commitment to theological inquiry and spiritual growth.
  • Adapt pastoral leadership practices to the evolving needs of ministry.
  • Cultivate discipleship methodologies for spiritual formation.
  • Continue engaging in scholarly theological discussions.
  • Apply pastoral skills in new contexts such as missions and community outreach.

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Career Opportunities

  • Pastor (Lead, Associate, Youth)
  • Christian Educator
  • Missionary
  • Pastoral Counselor
  • Worship Leader
  • Chaplain
  • Church Administrator
  • Community Outreach Coordinator
  • Christian Nonprofit Leadership

Course Structure

Disclaimer: This table of courses is for informational purposes only and is correct at the time of publishing. Shiloh College reserves the right to amend, add, or delete courses at its sole discretion. Our admissions team will be happy to answer any questions you may have about these or any other courses.

IndexCourse DescriptionCredit Hours
BIBL 315Old Testament Survey III3 Credit hrs
COUN 103Introduction to Pastoral Counseling3 Credit hrs
BIBL 317New Creation Realities II3 Credit hrs
BIBL 318New Testament Survey III3 Credit hrs
BIBL 404Advanced Hermeneutics3 Credit hrs
EDUC 301Principles of Christian Education3 Credit hrs
LEAD 307Leadership and Church Government3 Credit hrs
HEW 502Introduction to Hebrew3 Credit hrs
LEAD 301Theology of Leadership3 Credit hrs
LEAD 302Jesus’ Model of Leadership3 Credit hrs
LEAD 201Church Leadership3 Credit hrs
THEO 300Systematic Theology III3 Credit hrs
PS 401Introduction to Pastoral Studies3 Credit hrs
MINS 301Pastoral Ministry3 Credit hrs
THEO 311Christology3 Credit hrs
THEO 345Homiletics II3 Credit hrs
Supervised ReadingProfessor’s Choice3 Credit hrs
THEO 349Practicum – Practical Ministry9 Credit hrs

Pre-requisite: Diploma of Pastoral Studies (60 Credit Hours)

Total Program Credits: 120 Credit Hours

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