Pastoral Christian Ministries Pastoral Care - Oral Roberts University

Pastoral Christian Ministries Pastoral Care from Oral Roberts University is a Campus Bachelor Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Program Overview The College of Theology facilitates Spirit-led growth and discipleship in students and equips them as ministers and leaders in the body of Christ. Foundational to this purpose, students are equipped with a solid knowledge of the Bible, a sound understanding of theology and an effective grasp of ministry enabling them, through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, to proclaim the healing Gospel of Jesus Christ. Within the pastoral Christian ministry major, students select one of four concentrations: local church pastor, missions, pastoral care or youth ministry. In each area of concentration a cognate of hermeneutics, an Old and New Testament elective, research seminar and systematic theology is required. Pastoral Care Concentration The pastoral care concentration educates and equips students with the philosophy, methods and resources suitable for professional or lay ministry, equipping students for application of knowledge and skills to a broad range of pastoral settings. Students gain an understanding of the foundational approaches to pastoral care and an assessment of each approach\\\'s suitability and adaptability for use in Christian ministry. Training is provided in the basic skills necessary for lay counseling and pastoral care . It emphasizes a strong biblical/theological foundation and provides well-balanced training in the theory and practice of pastoral ministry. Course Offerings for the Pastoral Care Concentration include: Foundational Approaches to Pastoral Care Teaching the Bible Pastoral Ministry Skills Prayer Ministry of the Caregiver Spiritual Formation in Pastoral Care Ministry Practicum Urban and Outreach Ministries Prayer-based Ministry in the 21st Century Discipleship and Small Groups Theology and Philosophy in Modern Culture Marriage and the Family Minority Group Relations Outcomes A degree in pastoral Christian ministries will prepare you to fulfill God\\\'s call on your life to become: Pastor Missionary Youth pastor Director of children\\\'s ministries View more details on Oral Roberts University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.