Pm-101 Pastoral
Research and Writing
3 SH Credit
Required to research the biographies of great men, pastors
or missionaries who have contributed to the work of the
Gospel ministry, such as D. L. Moody. The professor will
assign the research books. A required course for all first
year students.
Pm-104, Pm-205
In-Service Project - 3 SH Credit
Allows the student to select an area of work in a local
church and work under the direction of a local pastor. This
requires the student to have on-the-job training and put
into practice the things he learns in the classroom. This
is a first and second year project.
Pm-105 Principles
of Prayer - 3 SH Credit
Stimulates Christian to become prayer warriors.
Pm-106 Directed
Reading - 1 – 3 SH
Credit
Pursues an area of Pastoral Ministry through reading books,
periodicals and writings. He then presents his work to Bethany.
These readings are under the direction of an assigned professor.
Pm-201 Pastoral
Ministry - 3 SH Credit
An introduction to the pastoral ministry, which surveys
the various aspects of the pastor’s work. It covers areas
of practical knowledge needed by every pastor.
Pm-202 The Minister
and His Mission - 3
SH Credit
Approaches the minister’s work, his preaching, his personal
life, and his relation to society.
Pm-203 Beginning
Homiletics - 3 SH Credit
A study of sermon preparation relating to the arrangement,
introduction, body, and conclusion, of various types of
sermons: textual, topical, expository, and doctrinal.
Pm-204 Pastoral
Administration - 3 SH Credit
Deals with the purpose and objectives of a church as well
as its plans and organization. Attention will also be given
to human, physical, and financial resources.
Pm-206 Church
Organization - 3 SH Credit
A study of the techniques of a working, organized church.
Pm-301 Bible Music
- 3 SH Credit
A study of music and musical instruments found in the Bible.
Students will look at its history and usage.
Pm-302 Church
Music - 3 SH Credit
A resident course and may be studied through the use of
videocassettes(the student must purchase cassettes separately).
It is offered to aid the student in directing church music
and setting up a vital music program in the local church.
Pm-303, Pm-403
In Service Project - 3 SH Credit
Selects an area of church service in which he desires to
work and serve. He works under the direction of a local
pastor whereby he receives on-the-job training. This course
is offered to third and fourth year students.
Pm-304 Practical
Pastoring - 3 SH Credit
Designed to help the ministerial student to effectively
minister to his congregation in the fast paced society in
which we live.
Pm-305 Directed
Reading - 1 – 3 SH
Credit
Pursues an area in Pastoral Ministry through reading books,
periodicals and writings. He then presents his work to Bethany.
These readings are under the direction of an assigned professor.
Pm-402 The Art
of Preaching - 3 SH Credit
A course in homiletics and is designed to look at the art
of preaching and preparing to preach.
Pm-401 Church
Administration - 3 SH Credit
A study of the officers and duties of the local church.
The local church is analyzed in order to help the student
get an overall look at the function of the local church.
Pm-402 Homiletics
- 3 SH Credit
An advanced course in homiletics and is designed to aid
the student in sermon preparation.
Pm-404 Church
Leadership - 3 SH Credit
Designed to help the student understand the theological
foundation and Biblical principles of church leadership.
Pm-405 Pastoral
Counseling - 3 SH Credit
A course designed to explore the area of pastoral counseling
using a theological foundation and Biblical principles.
Pm-406 Youth Ministry
- 3 SH Credit
Designed to explore different areas of youth ministry.