Academics

Masters of Biblical Studies
For: Preachers & Planters
Masters of Applied Theological Studies
For: Executive & Associate Pastors
The Praxis School of Music
For: Worship Leaders & Pastors
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Masters of Biblical Studies (MABS)

For: Preachers & Church Planters

Our robust, four-year degree program for preachers and church planters is offered online with one required four-day intensive on-site in Reno, NV per trimester.

Credits

72

Years

4

Cost

$200/credit

Course List

Core Courses

  • Law
  • Prophets
  • Writings
  • Gospels & Acts
  • Epistles - Revelation
  • Language tools
  • Biblical theology
  • Systematic theology
  • Hermeneutics
  • Church History I
  • Church History II
  • Ecclesiology

Auxiliary Courses

Preaching

  • Theology of Preaching
  • Sermon Development
  • Advanced Preaching

Leadership

  • Strategic Planning
  • Healthy Teams
  • $/HR/Conflict Resolution
  • Leadership Development

Discipleship/Pastoral Care

  • Ethics
  • Liturgy
  • Counseling
  • Pastoral Care/Duty

Integrative Health

  • Emotionally Healthy Leadership
  • Walking with God
  • Spirit-led Leader

Mission

  • Contextualization
  • Global Missions
  • Evangelism
  • Movements/Methods

Masters of Applied Theological Studies (MATS)

For: Executive & Associate Pastors

Our robust, four-year degree program for executive and associate pastors is offered online with one required four-day intensive on-site in Reno, NV per trimester.

Credits

72

Years

4

Cost

$200/credit

Course List

Core Courses

  • OT Survey
  • NT Survey
  • Theology of Pastoral Ministry
  • God's Attributes
  • God's Gospel
  • God's Image (Anthropology)
  • Biblical theology
  • Systematic theology
  • Hermeneutics
  • Church History I
  • Church History II
  • Ecclesiology

Auxiliary Courses

Preaching

  • Theology of Preaching
  • Sermon Development
  • Advanced Preaching

Leadership

  • Strategic Planning
  • Healthy Teams
  • $/HR/Conflict Resolution
  • Leadership Development

Discipleship/Pastoral Care

  • Ethics
  • Liturgy
  • Counseling
  • Pastoral Care/Duty

Integrative Health

  • Emotionally Healthy Leadership
  • Walking with God
  • Spirit-led Leader

Mission

  • Contextualization
  • Global Missions
  • Evangelism
  • Movements/Methods

What to Expect

You'll take two classes each trimester (Fall, Winter, & Spring), covering biblical-theological studies and practical instruction in pastoral roles and responsibilities.

Each day begins and ends with corporate worship and formative time with other men.

We offer four tracks suited to your specific calling and responsibilities:
  • Lead/Preaching Pastor
  • Executive Pastor
  • Associate Pastor
  • Teaching Pastor
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