DEPARTMENT OF PASTORAL
MINISTRY
Department Head: Dr. Billy B. Beck, Ph.D.
PM 101 PASTORAL MINISTRY I 1.5 hours
A comprehensive survey of the various responsibilities of the pastorate. This includes
sections on preparation, Sunday School, staff, weddings, funerals, finance, revivals,
special services, baptism and many more.
PM 102 PASTORAL MINISTRY II 1.5 hours
The concluding survey of the pastorate begun in
PM 101.
PM 105 PERSONAL EVANGELISM 1.5 hours
A course concerning the commission and implementation of confrontational soul winning.
PM 110 TIME MANAGEMENT 1.5 hours
A survey of the management of the time which the Lord has given us, and we have
surrendered to His work.
PM 200 HOMILETICS I – SERMON PREPARATION
1.5 hours
Prayer, daily devotion, sermon and lesson preparation, strategies and delivery of
sermons.
PM 201 APPLIED HOMILETICS – CHAPEL
1.5 hours
Practical experience in delivery of sermons prepared for the services.
PM 205 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1.5 hours
A semester study of an assigned subject approved by the Department Head. The curriculum
and assignments will be designed by that officer for the student.
PM 215 THE CHURCH 1.5 hours
This course surveys the Biblical foundation of the church. The duties and requirements
of the officers of the church are covered. The pastor’s responsibility and obligation
to God in relationship to the church is reviewed.
PM 250 PERSONAL FINANCES 1.5 hours
A survey of financial planning and strategies for the servant of God are given.
PM 275 GREAT PREACHERS 1.5 hours
Historical survey course studying some of the great men of God, their lives and
accomplishments for Him.
PM 285 SPEECH 1.5 to 3 hours
An overview of the various types of speech and the preparation and delivery of each.
PM 305 LEADERSHIP 1.5 hours
A course designed to study the principles of leadership as it pertains to the duties of
a Christian leader. Emphasis is placed on the office of Pastor.
PM 310 FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC 1.5 hours
A survey course to familiarize the ministerial student with the basics of music.
PM 315 MUSIC THEORY AND DIRECTION 1.5 hours
A course of fundamental music theory and instruction in the direction of choir or
instrumental groups.
PM 325 PSYCHOLOGY OF COUNSELING I
1.5 to 3 hours
A survey course designed for Christian counseling
PM 330 PSYCHOLOGY OF COUNSELING II
1.5 to 3 hours
The conclusion of the principles of Christian counseling begun in PM 325
PM 350 BIBLE STUDY METHODS 1.5 hours
A study of Bible preparation for teaching or preaching. Some practical suggestions
offered for outlining and note preparation.
PM 405 CHURCH PLANTING 1.5 hours
Practical methods and purposes of planting churches. Practical experience offered by
professor.
PM 410 GOD’S PURPOSE FOR ADVERSITY 1.5 hours
A practical study of the trials and adversities of this transient existence, yet noting
the purpose of God.
PM 420 PASTORAL COUNSELING 1.5 hours
A study of how the pastor can help his people as they pass through this "veil of
tears"
PM 425 HISTORICAL CHURCH MUSIC 1.5 hours
A look through history at the authors, scores and lyrics that have been a part of the
worship of our God in the church. A brief study of some hymn histories.
PM 435 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING
1.5 to 3 hours
Practical suggestions and experiences offered for Biblical counseling with family
oriented problems and situations.
PM 450 SUNDAY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
1.5 hours
A course of study designed to help the prospective pastoral student or Sunday School
worker to implement an effective program for the church.
PM 455 CHURCH ADMINISTRATION 1.5 hours
An overview of the enormous task of directing the various ministries of the church,
their purpose, and organization.
PM 480-489 Special random course offerings
PM 505 GRADUATE INDEPENDENT STUDY 1.5 hours
Independent study for the graduate student under the direction of the Department Head.
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