Academics: Degree Synopsis
Bachelor of Ministry [B.Min.] 120 Credits.
Design:
The Bachelor of Ministry Degree course includes a strong emphasis on leadership, pastoral dynamincs and practical ministry application. This course enhances ministry skills for expanding vision and faith.
Course Subjects:
MIN 2000: Spiritual Leadership.
MIN 2005: Pastoral Ministry.
MIN 2010: Introduction to Homiletics.
MIN 2015: Discipleship.
MIN 2020: The Christian Life.
MIN 2025: Future Planning for Churches.
MIN 2030: Evangelism Plan.
MIN 2035: Pastoral Problems.
MIN 2040: Ministry to Small Groups.
MIN 2045: Advanced Pastoral Ministry.
Degree Prerequisites:
A G.C.S.E., or G.E.D., or equivalent, and at least 90 earned, transferable, theological credits [including prior-learning experience]. Thirty [30] hours of coursework must be completed at 'Seekers International Seminary' before the degree is granted. Ten [10] three hours courses plus a Course Assignment [5,000 words] constitute the 30 hours needed. All completed course work must be either emailed or sent through a secure mailing system to the student's assigned tutor. Coursework submitted to 'Seekers' should always be accompanied by a self-addressed envelope for the marked and graded assignments to be returned.
Course of Study:
From the list below, students may choose ten [10] textbooks for study. Each textbook constitutes three [3] hours of credit or one course/module. Course Assignment to be determined by student in consultation with Assigned Tutor. A 3.0 GPA is required on a scale of 4.0. Students may order their books through Amazon.com or their local bookshops.
Course Textbooks:
- 'Team Leadership in Christian Ministry: Using Multiple Gifts to Build a Unified Vision' by Kenneth Gangel. [Hardback]. Moody Publishers: Revised Edition [1997]. ISBN-10: 080402490166. ISBN-13: 978- 08020490162.
- 'Basic Christian Leadership: Biblical Models of Church, Gospel and Ministry' by John Stott. [Ppaperback]. [2006]. Inter Varsity Press. ISBN-10: 0830833226. ISBN-13: 978- 0830833221.
- 'Managing Church Conflict' by Hugh F. Halverstadt. [Paperback]. Westminster John Knox Press 1st Edition [1992]. ISBN-10: 0664251854. ISBN-13: 978-0664251857.
- 'Pastoral Ministry: MacArthur's Pastor's Library [John MacArthur Pastor's Library] by John MacArthur. [Hardback]. Thomas Nelson Publishers. [2005]. ISBN-10: 1418500062. ISBN-13: 978-1418500061.
- 'Homiletical Handbook' by Donald L. Hamilton. [Paperback]. B & H Publishing Group: Reprint Edition [1992]. ISBN-10: 0805416269. ISBN-13: 978- 0805416268.
- 'The Supremacy of God in Preaching' by John Piper. [Paperback]. Baker Books: Revised Edition. [2004]. ISBN-10:0801065046. ISBN-13: 978- 0801065040.
- 'The Complete Book of Dscipleship: On Being & Making Followers of Christ' by Bill Hill. [Paperback]. NavPress Publishing Group. [2006]. ISBN-10: 1576838978. ISBN-13: 978- 1576838976.
- 'Growing True Disciples: New Strategies for Producing Genuine Followers of Christ' by Georga Barna. [Hardback]. Waterbrook Press. [2001]. ISBN-10: 1578564239. ISBN-13: 978- 1578564231.
- 'The Grace of Repentance [Today's Issues]. Wheaton Ill by Sinclair B. Ferguson. [Paperback]. Crossway Books [200]. ISBN-10: 1581341652. ISBN-13: 978- 1581341652.
- 'Heart for God' by Sinclair B. Ferguson. [Paperback]. Banner of Truth [1996]. ISBN-10: 085151029. ISBN-13: 978-085151021.
- 'The School of Biblical Evangelism' by Roy comfort & Kirk Cameron. [Paperback]. Bridge-Logos Publishers. [2004]. ISBN-10: 0882709682. ISBN-13: 978- 0882709680.
- 'Raging with Compassion: Pastoral Responses to the Problem of Evil' by John Swinton. [Paperback]. Wm B. Eerdmans Publishing Company. ISBN-10: 0802822997X. ISBN-13:978-080289979.
- 'Advanced Strategic Planning: A New Model for Church & Ministry Leaders' by Audrey Malphurs. [Paperback]. Baker Books: 2nd Edition. [2005]. ISBN-10: 0801091810. ISBN-13: 978- 0801091810.
- 'Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer' by Randoph K. Sanders. Moody Press. ISBN-10: 0802467997.
- 'Pastor to Pastor: Tackling the Problems of ministry' by Erwin Lutzer. Kregel Publishers. ISBN-10: 08025431646.
- 'How to Prepare Sermons' by William Evans. Moody Press. ISBN-10: 08024-3725-7.
- 'Master Plan for Evangelism' by Robert E. Coleman. Baker Book house. ISBN-10: 0-8007-5467-0.
- 'Biblical Principles for Wholesome living' by C. C. Ryrie. Moody Press. ISBN-10: 0-8024-0887-7.
- ' The Big Book on Small Groups' by Jeffrey Arnold. Inter Varsity Press. ISBN-10: 0830813772.
For each of the textbooks chosen [10], the following assignments must be completed.
- Summarise your favourite chapter in the book in 3 to 5 pages.
- Write 1 or 2 pages on how this book may benefit your Christian life and ministry.
- What is each chapter about? Write a page summary on each chapter.
- Has this book changed your perspective or affirmed something you knew about ministry? If so, how? Write a half page paragraph.
All assignments should be double-spaced, and demonstrate that the student has read the material.
Tuition: £1,550.00 Tuition Payment Scheme Available.
Tuition is kept to a minimum to offset the purchase of textbooks.