MA Pastoral Ministry Track
Master of Arts Pastoral Ministry Track*
Coordinator: Dr. Joshua Smith
Description:The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry, Pastoral Ministry track is intentionally designed to prepare and equip graduates to fulfill their calling as pastors within the context of the local church. Participation in this track will focus heavily on the areas of pastoral preaching, pastoral care, pastoral leadership, and pastoral counseling.
CCBBC Graduate Course Catalog - 2026-2027
If you would like to know more about this degree, please contact us at admissions@ccbbc.edu or call (606) 337-3196 EXT: 150.
Annual Scheduled Course Offerings
| Core Course | Hours | Terms Offered |
|---|---|---|
| Research and Writing | 3 | Fall-A, Spring-C, Summer-E |
| Bible Knowledge: Old Testament** | 3 | Fall-A, Spring-C, Summer-E |
| Christian Theology** | 3 | Fall-A, Spring-C, Summer-E |
| Bible Knowledge: New Testament** | 3 | Fall-B, Spring-D, Summer-E |
| Biblical Exegesis and Biblical Hermeneutics** | 3 | Fall-B, Spring-D, Summer-E |
| Spiritual and Character Formation | 3 | Fall-B, Spring-D, Summer-E |
| Total Core Hours | 18 |
Elective Courses: Pastoral Ministry Track
| Course | Hours | Terms Offered |
|---|---|---|
| Pastoral Ministry | 3 | Fall-A |
| Church Revitalization | 3 | Fall-B |
| Church Administration | 3 | Spring-C |
| Preaching the Bible | 3 | Spring-D |
| Total Track Hours | 12 |
*Female students must take a Program Track other than Pastoral Ministry
** For students moving from prior MA Catalogs to the 2026-27 MA Catalog:
- Students who have passed the MA courses Critical Thinking and/or Interpersonal Skills may use these to replace any Ministry Track Elective.
- Students who have passed the MA course Preaching & Teaching may use this to replace the Ministry Track Elective, Teaching the Bible; or the Pastoral Track Elective, Preaching the Bible.
- Students who have passed the MA course Bible Knowledge may use this to replace Bible Knowledge: Old Testament.
- Christian Theological Heritage name is changed to Christian Theology; Biblical Exposition name is changed to Biblical Exegesis and Biblical Hermeneutics.
Degree Learning Outcomes (DLO)
- DLO 1. Accuracy in understanding and communicating Scripture.
- DLO 2. Effectiveness in servant leadership.
- DLO 3. Authenticity in roles and relationships.
- DLO 4. Understanding denominational and congregational history and culture.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
- SLO 1. Students will integrate various methodologies to produce accuracy in understanding and communicating Scripture. (Assessed by one assignment from Biblical Exegesis & Biblical Hermeneutics, and one assignment from a Bible Knowledge: New Testament).
- SLO 2. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply biblical and practical skills in leadership. (Assessed by one assignment from Disciple Making & Leadership and in Church Administration).
- SLO 3. Students will demonstrate an informed understanding of denominational and congregational history and culture. (Assessed by two assignments in Christian Theology).
Track SLO Assessments
- SLO 5. Pastoral Ministry Track: Assessed by one assignment each from two of the Pastoral Ministry Track course electives—To be determined by Track coordinator.