Credential directory
Degrees, certificates, licences, apprenticeships and micro-credentials — with the provider, the occupations each leads to, and the Credential Transparency Identifier where one is published. Or browse a state or partner library.
Bachelor's Degree
Pastoral Ministries
W. L. Bonner College
The purpose of the Pastoral Ministries Degree program is to prepare ministers for a vocation as senior and associate pastors in local congregations. Students demonstrate competence and effectiveness in communicating the Gospel of Jesus Christ, become leaders over congregations, discipleship groups a …more
Bachelor's Degree
Pastoral Ministries
Nazarene Bible College
The B.A.Min. degree with a Pastoral Ministries major is the primary degree offered to persons who wish to prepare for service as a pastor, evangelist, or missionary. Completion of the Pastoral Ministries major fulfills educational requirements for ordination as elder in the Church of the Nazarene.
- AL
Bachelor's Degree
Pastoral Ministries
Southeastern Baptist College
A student receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pastoral Ministries demonstrates an understanding of the art of relationships with family, church members, and community and displays evidence of an increased understanding of leadership responsibilities within the church construct and local commun …more
- MS
Bachelor's Degree
Pastoral Ministries
Northwest University
The Pastoral Ministries program is designed to prepare students for full time vocational ministry in an environment that blends academic excellence, progressive spiritual formation, and service in local churches. Courses equip students with strong components of biblical and theological understanding …more
- WA
Bachelor's Degree
Pastoral Ministries
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
A calling can take many shapes, but serving in church leadership takes a special kind of person, one with commitment, integrity, and heart. It also requires specialized training, and that’s where Northwest University’s College of Ministry can help. The Pastoral Ministry program combines academic exc …more
Bachelor's Degree
Pastoral Ministry
Union Bible College
A ministerial bachelor's degree preparing students for effective service in pastoral contexts through biblical studies, theology, and pastoral ministry professional coursework.
- IN
Bachelor's Degree
Pastoral Ministry
Barclay College
The major in Pastoral Ministry is designed for the student who is called to local church ministry and leadership. A student who has completed the program will demonstrate the basic qualifications for serving as pastor of a local church and the foundation for a lifetime of developing ministerial skil …more
- KS
Bachelor's Degree
Pastoral Ministry
Central Christian College of Kansas
Crafted to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to lead in a church ministry setting. Emphasis is placed on practical skills for ministry, including training in biblical exegesis, preaching, leadership, and pastoral care, along with an on-the-job internship.
- KS
Bachelor's Degree
Pastoral Ministry
Heritage Bible College
The Pastoral Ministries Major is designed to develop in students the professional skills to efficiently and competently perform the duties of pastor in a local congregation and to produce spiritually growing Christ-centered men and women with a commitment to a life of Christian service.
- NC
Bachelor's Degree
Pastoral Ministry
Northpoint Bible College
The Baccalaureate Degree is Northpoint’s primary degree that broadens the student’s educational experience focusing on Biblical and Theological studies. The program is designed to develop the student for Christian service and prepare him/her for life-long learning.
- MA
Bachelor's Degree
Pastoral Ministry & Biblical Studies
Oak Hills Christian College
To provide the student with biblical, theological, and practical foundations for pastoral ministry. The student will be prepared to pastor small churches or to continue education at graduate school or seminary.
- MN
Bachelor's Degree
Pastoral Ministry (B.A.)
University of Northwestern-St Paul
The Pastoral Ministry major prepares students to serve in general pastoral ministry or as a future member of a church planting team, and lays a foundation for seminary/graduate study.
- MN
Bachelor's Degree
Pastoral Ministry (B.S.)
University of Northwestern-St Paul
The Pastoral Ministry major prepares students to serve in general pastoral ministry or as a future member of a church planting team, and lays a foundation for seminary/graduate study.
- MN
Bachelor's Degree
Pastoral Ministry (BA)
Southern Nazarene University
The Pastoral Ministry major for the B.A. degree is certified by the Church of the Nazarene as meeting all requirements of the Ministerial Course of Study for the Elder Track. The B.A. program requires 9 credit hours of Biblical Languages in addition to biblical literature, church history, missions, …more
- OK
Bachelor's Degree
Pastoral Ministry (BA)
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees are offered for those interested in majoring in Pastoral Ministry. This ministry degree is a good choice for anyone feeling called to full-time pastoral ministry, and is particularly designed to help students fulfill the academic requirements for …more
- OK
Bachelor's Degree
Pastoral Ministry (BS)
Southern Nazarene University
The Pastoral Ministry major for the B.S. degree is certified by the Church of the Nazarene as meeting all requirements of the Ministerial Course of Study for the Elder Track. Course requirements follow those listed under the School Majors for B.A. Degree, except that only 3 hours of language credit …more
- OK