PATHWAYS FOR GROWTH AND SERVICE
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From the 5 Pathways below, consider what topics and activities are of greatest interest to you.
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Explore the Pathway that best fits your interests and leads to a vocation that fits your desire and equipping.
3
Select the degree program in your chosen Pathway that best fits your current academic level and apply!
PASTORAL AND MINISTRY LEADERSHIP
Degree Programs
- Associate of Biblical Studies
- Bachelor of Biblical Education
- Master of Biblical Studies
- Doctor of Ministry
Core Topic Foundations:
- Biblical interpretation and exegesis
- Systematic theology
- Pastoral leadership
- Church administration
- Discipleship systems
Career Pathways:
- Senior Pastor / Associate Pastor
- Church Executive Director
- Chaplain
- Missions Director
- Denominational Leadership
- Church Planting Strategist
Growth Trajectory:
Ministry Leader → Executive Pastor → Senior/Lead Pastor → Ministry Executive
EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
Degree Programs
- Associate of Biblical Studies
- Bachelor of Biblical Education
- Master of Education in Applied Faith
- Doctor of Education in Applied Faith
Core Topic Foundations:
- Transformative learning theory
- Curriculum design
- Assessment and outcomes alignment
- Organizational leadership
- Educational administration
Career Pathways:
- Faith-Based School Administrator
- Academic Dean (faith-based institutions)
- Curriculum Specialist
- Instructional Designer
- Director of Adult Education
- Education Program Director
Growth Trajectory:
Instructor → Program Director → Academic Dean → Chief Academic Officer
COUNSELING, COACHING, AND MENTORING
Degree Programs
- Associate of Biblical Studies
- Bachelor of Biblical Education
- Master of Transformative Counseling
- Doctor of Ministry
Core Topic Foundations:
- Transformative counseling
- Pastoral care
- Leadership coaching
- Ethical care frameworks
- Conflict resolution
Career Pathways:
- Faith-Based Counselor (non-licensed contexts)
- Pastoral Care Director
- Leadership Coach
- Community Care Coordinator
- Spiritual Formation Director
Growth Trajectory:
Counselor/Coach → Care Ministry Director → Organizational Wellness Director → Consulting Practice
FAITH, PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, AND ETHICS
Degree Programs
- Associate of Arts in Applied Faith
- Bachelor of Biblical Education
- Master of Arts in Faith Applied to Science
- Doctor of Ministry
- Doctor of Education in Applied Faith
Core Topic Foundations:
- Faith and science dialogue
- Philosophy of science
- Ethics in professional practice
- Public theology
- Cultural engagement
Career Pathways:
- Ethics Consultant
- Science and Faith Educator
- Public Speaker / Thought Leader
- Policy Advisor (faith-informed contexts)
- Interdisciplinary Researcher
Growth Trajectory:
Subject Matter Specialist → Public Scholar → Policy Contributor → Institutional Thought Leader
RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, AND ACADEMIC PUBLISHING
Degree Programs
- Associate of Biblical Studies
- Bachelor of Biblical Education
- Master of Biblical Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Exegesis and Praxis
Core Topic Foundations:
- Research methodology
- Theological research
- Scholarly writing
- Editorial leadership
- Intellectual engagement
Career Pathways:
- Faculty (theology, biblical studies, leadership)
- Research Fellow
- Academic Journal Editor
- Publishing Director
Growth Trajectory:
Doctoral Graduate → Assistant Professor → Tenured Faculty / Research Director → Institutional Scholar-Leader
Undergrad Degree Programs
- Early College (For Learners enrolled in but not yet graduated from high school)
- Associate of Biblical Studies (ABS, 60 hrs)
- Associate of Arts in Applied Faith (AA, 60 hrs)
- Bachelor of Biblical Education (BBE, 120 hrs)
Grad Degree Programs
- Master of Education in Applied Faith (M.Ed, 30 hrs)
- Master of Biblical Studies (MBS, 36 hrs)
- Master of Arts in Faith Applied to Science (MA, 36 hrs)
- Master of Transformative Counseling (MTC, 45 hrs)
- Master of Divinity (MDiv, 72 hrs)
Doctoral Degree Programs
- Doctor of Ministry (DMin, 45 Hrs)
- Doctor of Education in Applied Faith (EdD, 60 Hrs)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Exegesis and Praxis (PhD, 60 Hrs)
- Post Doctoral Study (For Learners who currently hold a doctoral qualification)