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The Bachelor of Pastoral Studies (BPS) is a professional degree designed for Evangelical Free Church of the Philippines (EFCP) Lay Pastors and others already engaged in bi-vocational ministries and can no longer pursue an academic theological degree. This is a three-year program and covers ten (10) workbooks. Under the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) made between EFCP and Crossing Cultures International (CCI), the materials of the Bible Training Center for Pastors/Leaders (BTCP/L) shall be the curriculum of this degree.
The requirements of this degree are twofold. First, the student answers the workbook and completes all the exercises in each chapter. Secondly, upon completing the 10 workbooks, the student shall submit a narrative of pastoral experiences from actual clergy work or a 6-month pastoral internship under a supervisor. This shall also include a calendar of sermon topics for a year (52 sermons) or a 5-year church planting plan.
This program may be a ladder to the academic theological degree (Bachelor of Arts in Theology) should a graduate decide to pursue the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) – Recognized Degree.
The requirements of this degree are twofold. First, the student answers the workbook and completes all the exercises in each chapter. Secondly, upon completing the 10 workbooks, the student shall submit a narrative of pastoral experiences from actual clergy work or a 6-month pastoral internship under a supervisor. This shall also include a calendar of sermon topics for a year (52 sermons) or a 5-year church planting plan.
This program may be a ladder to the academic theological degree (Bachelor of Arts in Theology) should a graduate decide to pursue the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) – Recognized Degree.
PS CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
PS CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
The subjects and their respective descriptions represented by each workbook are as follows:
If you have already decided to enroll in this program, kindly fill out the online admission form and submit the necessary requirements below to an email; registrar-office@etcpluzon.edu.ph.
- Bible Study Methods and Rules of Interpretation
- An introduction to basic Bible study methods and rules of interpretation with emphasis on accurately understanding and obeying God's Word and the development of practical skills. Students will learn to determine what Scripture says, what it means, and how it can be applied.
- Old Testament Survey
- A broad overview and survey of the Old Testament designed to emphasize the structure, theme, and message of the Old Testament and each of its 39 individual books in order to provide an understanding of God's self-revelation and His plan of redemption.
- New Testament Survey
- An overview survey of the New Testament focusing on the theme, purpose, structure, and basic content of each individual book and relating each book to the whole Bible. Strong emphasis is also given to the applicational message of each book.
- Preaching Biblical Messages and Pastoral Ministry
- The first part of this course, Preaching Biblical Messages, is designed to equip and train pastors with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare and communicate expository messages from God's Word. The goal of these messages is that they are biblically accurate and responsive to the needs of people. Emphasis is placed on the practical preparation of the preacher and his message with numerous examples and practice assignments. The second part of the course, Pastoral Ministry, is designed to equip pastors with the knowledge and practical skills required for effective ministry in the church which is fruitful from God's perspective.
- Bible Doctrine Survey
- A survey and summary of the ten major doctrines of the Bible with an emphasis on the pastor or church leader knowing God more fully while understanding and practicing sound theology.
- Personal Spiritual Life
- This course is designed to teach pastors and church leaders the basic concepts and principles of spiritual life so that they can personally grow to spiritual maturity and live a life that is pleasing to God.
- Church Ministry/Administration/Education
- This course is designed to introduce pastors and church leaders to the basic principles related to the nature, structure, and function of the church and to teach them the practical knowledge and skills necessary for the local church to effectively carry out its functional roles in the areas of ministry, administration, and education.
- Teaching Principles and Methods
- This course is designed to equip pastors and church leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach God's Word. Much emphasis is placed on the pastor's role as a teacher and the biblical goal of teaching.
- Church History Survey
- This course is designed to introduce pastors and church leaders to the principal people; the major political, historical, and cultural development; the main religious movements; and the doctrinal issues which have influenced and shaped the Christian church throughout its 2000-year history
- Missions/Evangelism/Discipleship
- This three-part course is designed to ground pastors and church leaders in the basic biblical principles of missions, evangelism, and discipleship so that the church can accomplish its God-given task of bringing lost people to Christ and building them up in Christ.
If you have already decided to enroll in this program, kindly fill out the online admission form and submit the necessary requirements below to an email; registrar-office@etcpluzon.edu.ph.
- Original PSA (NSO) Birth Certificate
- Transcript of Records
- One (1) Recent 2” X 2” I.D. Picture
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