Pastoral Ministry 5-year BA/MDiv Program
The major in Pastoral Ministry introduces students to the knowledge and skills central to the work of pastors through classes in pastoral ministry, discipleship, counseling, and Bible exposition. The major also provides students the opportunity for additional classes in biblical and theological studies beyond those of the Core Curriculum. The program is designed to begin the formation of the student’s life for pastoral ministry and prepares students for continuing studies in the Master of Divinity, the standard degree for the equipping of pastors.
Students preparing for the pastorate at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) now have the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Divinity in five years.
The 5-year BA/MDiv program provides a welcome opportunity for students to receive the best educational training and ministry preparation while minimizing some of the obstacles they face in preparing for God’s calling. The purpose of this curriculum is to enhance the ministry preparation for these students in accordance with the school’s mission and effectively support the student’s ministerial and theological education.
In order to remain enrolled in the concurrent program, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Students must also meet all non-credit character and program activity requirements for the concurrent BA/MDiv program.
Application
Students who wish to pursue this course of study should apply to the College of Southeastern for the BA in Pastoral Ministry. Prospective students must meet with the Program Coordinator prior to being accepted into the program.
Billing
Students will be billed at the undergraduate tuition rate for all Bachelor’s degree coursework and at the graduate tuition rate for all Master’s degree coursework. For that reason and because of financial aid ramifications, students should reach out to the Registrar Office before starting any Master’s degree coursework.
Academic Advising
All five-year students are required to meet with the Office of Student Success to be cleared to register for upcoming classes.
