Preparing the shepherds
In a world where many churches are theologically unsound and others are closing their doors, Maranatha is committed to preparing men biblically for seminary and service as pastors of independent, fundamental Baptist congregations.
Maranatha’s degree in Pastoral Studies is designed to provide a broad knowledge of biblical studies and Greek. You’ll gain valuable insight into the pastoral ministry, including pastoral leadership, prayer, church administration, preaching, and counseling. You can combine this major with a variety of minors to train for work in missions, youth work, camp work, or other careers associated with the pastorate. Field work and internships are also available. Maranatha is ready to equip you to reach the lost and shepherd the church.
Ray Paez (’05) is the Assistant Pastor/Hispanic Pastor at East Delavan Baptist Church in Delavan, WI. Paez graduated with a BA in both Pastoral Studies and Biblical Studies, then completed his master’s degree at Maranatha (’06). He also teaches Spanish at a Christian school and serves as a chaplain for a local business. “Without question, my training … at Maranatha has proven invaluable to me in my six years in the ministry,” Paez said. “My classes were instrumental in developing my critical thinking skills and theological balance, and I would say those are two things that I really value from my education there.”
Our faculty knows ministry
“To be involved in Christian ministry is an utmost privilege, a solemn responsibility, a divine stewardship, and an extreme joy. Our desire is to train individuals who understand and appreciate the opportunity of being vocationally involved in handling the Word of God,” Brian Trainer.
Three + Three
Taking 3 undergrad years + 3 graduate years = finishing in 6 years total with both a bachelors and a masters degree! If you’d like to finish your undergraduate and graduate training in just six years, take your undergraduate classes in Maranatha’s Bible and Church Ministries department where up to 26 seminary credits may also fulfill (double-count towards) undergraduate requirements.
Learn more about the 3 + 3 program…
- Pastor
- Associate pastor
- Assistant pastor
- Youth pastor
- Camp director
- Missionary
- Church Planter
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Life 1 | 1 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| Old Testament Survey | 2 | Ministry Component | 2 |
| Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 | Greek Grammar 2 | 4 |
| Ministry Component | 2 | English Composition 2 | 3 |
| Greek Grammar 1 | 4 | The Modern World | 3 |
| English Composition 1 | 3 | Science Elective | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 2 |
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Life 2 | 1 | Baptist Heritage | 3 |
| History of Christianity | 2 | Bible Elective | 2 |
| Gospel Requirement | 2 | Ministry Component | 2 |
| Ministry Component | 2 | Exegetical Grammar | 3 |
| Greek Reading | 3 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| Minor | 3 | Minor | 3 |
| Literature Elective | 3 |
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Life 3 | 1 | Ministry Component | 2 |
| Theology 1 | 3 | Theology 2 | 3 |
| Homiletics 2 | 2 | Homiletics 3 | 2 |
| Ministry Component | 2 | Minor | 3 |
| Minor | 3 | Math Elective | 3 |
| Introduction to Philosophy | 2 | American Studies Elective | 3 |
| Music Appreciation | 2 |
Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
| Internship | 2 |
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theology 4 | 2 | Ministry Component | 2 |
| Isaiah | 2 | Pastoral Epistles | 2 |
| Bible Elective | 2 | Theology 3 | 2 |
| Ministry Component | 2 | Biblical Studies Seminar | 2 |
| Minor | 3 | The Christian Home | 2 |
| Ethics | 2 | Minor | 3 |
| Open Elective | 1 | Apologetics | 2 |
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