Pastoral Ministry
As our world changes, pastoral ministry is becoming more complex, demanding, and important. Churches need leaders who are deeply rooted in Scripture and Christian faith, attentive to people and place, and equipped to guide communities with wisdom, courage, and hope.
The Pastoral Ministry specialization prepares you for the broad practice of ministry in local churches and other ministry contexts. You will develop practical skills in preaching, worship, discipleship, pastoral care, leadership, administration, and mission, while also engaging formation, theological reflection, digital literacies, adaptive leadership, and mentored ministry placements.
ADC graduates serve in churches and communities across Atlantic Canada, across the country, and around the world. This specialization will help you grow as a thoughtful, resilient, and creative Christian leader ready to serve the mission of God in church and world.
For admission requirements and tuition information visit the Master of Divinity page.
Program Overview
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
IDTH 5001 Seminary Orientation 1
Scripture
BIBL 5022
Old Testament Foundations
2
BIBL 5032
New Testament Foundations
2
BIBL 6042
Hermeneutics Lab 2
GREE 5013
Foundations of New Testament Greek
3
HEBR 5013
Foundations of Biblical Hebrew
3
Christian Thought
CHUR 5013
Introduction to Christian History
3
CHUR 6013 Baptist Identity(or CHUR Elective) 3
THEO 5013
Christian Theology 1
3
THEO 5023
Christian Theology 2
3
THEO 6013
Christian Ethics 3
CHUR or THEO
Christian History elective or Theology elective
3
Character and Vocation
PACC 5013
Pastoral Care Strategies 3
PAST 5011 Ministry Integration 1 - Pastoral Identity 1
PAST 5021 Ministry Integration 2 - Pastoral Reflection 1
SPFM 5013 Christian Spiritual Formation for Ministry Leaders 3
Integral Mission and Justice
EVAN 5013
Evangelism and Mission in Contemporary Society
3
LEDR 5113 Theology and Practice of Racial Justice 3
LEDR 5123 Ministry Across Difference 3
Ministry Practice
DISP 5013 Transformational Discipleship 3
PACC 5043 Pastoral Care Skills 3
PAST 5063 Introduction to Preaching
3
PAST 5063
Leading Worshiping Communities 3
PAST 6013 Organizational Leadership and Adminstration 3
PAST 701a Mentored Ministry 1 2.5
PAST 702a Mentored Ministry 2 2.5
PAST 703a Mentored Ministry 3 2.5
PAST 704a Mentored Ministry 4 2.5
Context and Future Readiness
LEDR 501a-501b
Leadership Labs 1 - Digital Literacies 1
LEDR 502a-502b Leadership Labs 2 - Adaptive Leadership 1
LEDR 6013 Theo-Futures for Ministry Innovation 3
Area of Specialization
PAST XXXX Advanced Preaching Elective 3
NXGN/PACC/LEDR Elective 3
BIBL/THEO/CHUR Elective 3
Open Elective 3
Total Credit Hours 90
- Students with previous equivalent academic credit may apply for advanced standing in the same general area (i.e. Biblical Studies, Christian Thought, or Ministry).
- Those seeking ordination within a Baptist context take Baptist Identity (CHUR 6013). Those seeking ordination within another denominational family should contact the Academic Dean regarding a Directed Study or alternate option for meeting denominational studies requirements within their tradition.