ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREES

     ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL STUDIES

The Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies provides a strong foundation in Bible and theology for marketplace ministers and for students desiring to go on to complete any of the five Bachelor of Arts degree programs offered at Pacific Rim Christian University. The goal of the Biblical Studies curriculum is to equip the student to value the careful study of the Bible and theology for life and ministry. The AA in Biblical Studies program is available in accelerated format and can be completed in 18 months.

  • Upon successful completion of the Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies, students will demonstrate the ability to integrate biblical and theological thought into their life and ministry or marketplace context.

     ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

The Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry provides a well-rounded basic ministry foundation for students desiring to launch into ministry after two years of training. The goal of the Christian Ministry curriculum is to help the student to love God and people and to develop the heart and mindset of a vocational minister. The AA in Christian Ministry is available in accelerated format and can be completed in 18 months. Upon successful completion of the Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry, students will demonstrate:

  • A heart for and commitment to Christian service.

  • Essential and effective ministry skills based on the application of biblical principles.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY LEADERSHIP (ONLINE)

The Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry provides a well-rounded basic ministry foundation for students desiring to launch into ministry after two years of academic training. The goal of the Christian Ministry curriculum is to help the student to love God and people and to develop the heart and mindset of a vocational minister. This program is designed to give flexibility of schedule to the student by being fully online. The AA in Christian Ministry is available in accelerated format and can be completed in 18 months. Upon successful completion of the Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry, students will demonstrate:

  • A heart for and commitment to Christian service.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN WORSHIP ARTS (Teach-out effective January 2022)

The Associate of Arts in Worship Arts provides a well-rounded foundation for students desiring to become a leader in arts ministries of dance, drama, video, or other areas. The goal of the Worship Arts curriculum is to introduce the student to the understanding and practice of worship, so that Christ will be honored as the source and focus of creative endeavors.

Upon successful completion of the Associate of Arts in Worship Arts, students will demonstrate:

  • The articulation of a personal biblical theology and philosophy of Christian worship.

  • The ability to serve as a worship leader.

     BACHELOR’S DEGREES

     BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIBLE AND CHRISTIAN COUNSELING (non-licensure)

The Christian Counseling curriculum is designed to equip students who are intending to pursue a master’s degree in counseling to become a licensed counselor or for those who desire to be better prepared for non-professional lay counseling in or outside the church. The goal of the Christian Counseling curriculum is to help students love God and people and develop the heart and mindset of a caring and compassionate counselor.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Christian Counseling (non-licensure), students will demonstrate:

  • The nurturing aspects of counseling, such as mentoring, guidance, and crisis ministry.

  • An ability to share God’s Word through the work of the Spirit in a way that is meaningful and beneficial to counselees.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIBLE AND CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

The Christian Ministry curriculum is designed to equip students who are preparing for any type of ministry and as a way of living. The goal of the Christian Ministry curriculum is to encourage students to love God and people and to develop the heart and mindset of a minister.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Christian Ministry, students will demonstrate:

  • A heart for and commitment to Christian service.

  • Essential and effective ministry skills based on the application of biblical principles.

  • The ability to equip others to do ministry as a team.

This B.A. in Christian Ministry program is available in accelerated format and can be completed in three years.

     BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIBLE AND CHRISTIAN MINISTRY (ONLINE)

The Christian Ministry curriculum is designed to equip students who are preparing for any type of ministry and as a way of living. The goal of the Christian Ministry curriculum is to encourage students to love God and people and to develop the heart and mindset of a minister.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Christian Ministry, students will demonstrate:

  • A heart for and commitment to Christian service.

  • Essential and effective ministry skills based on the application of biblical principles.

  • The ability to equip others to do ministry as a team.

This B.A. in Christian Ministry program is available in accelerated format and can be completed in three years.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIBLE AND CREATIVE ARTS

The Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Creative Arts provides a strong and well-rounded foundation for students desiring to become a creative director, worship pastor, or leader in arts ministries in dance, drama, video, or other areas. The degree allows the student to select an area of emphasis in music, dance, media, or video production. The goal of the Creative Arts curriculum is to fuel a student’s life as a worshiper, so that he or she will honor Christ as the source and focus of creative endeavors.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Creative Arts, students will demonstrate:

  • The articulation of a personal theology and philosophy of Christian worship.

  • The ability to serve in a leadership role in one of the following areas: drama, dance, multimedia, or music.

     BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIBLE AND PASTORAL MINISTRY

The pastoral ministry curriculum is designed to train students who are preparing for pastoral ministry or for those who want to pursue a graduate degree. The goal of the Pastoral Ministry curriculum is to help students to love God and people and to develop the heart and mindset of a pastor and shepherd.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Pastoral Ministry, students will demonstrate:

  • The nurturing aspects of leadership, such as mentoring, counseling, visitation, and crisis ministry.

  • An ability to communicate God's Word in a way that is accurate, clear, and relevant.

  • The ability to equip others to do church as a team.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

This degree program is for those who would like to focus primarily on biblical studies and the development of a biblical foundation. The combination of Bible, theology, general ministry and leadership courses gives students the ability to integrate biblical and theological thought into their life and work. Additionally, this program is designed for those who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies degree, students will demonstrate the ability to integrate biblical and theological thought into their life and ministry or marketplace context.

BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (transfer degree) (in person or online)

Students who have completed an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution can enroll into the two-year Bachelor of Theology degree. To avoid make up courses, the student’s transfer credits need to include at least one course in each of the following disciplines: communications, humanities, physical sciences (math or science) and the social sciences. The goal of the Bible and theology curriculum equips the student to value the careful study of the Bible and theology for life and ministry.

  • Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Theology degree, students will demonstrate the ability to integrate biblical and theological thought into their life and ministry or marketplace context.

MASTER’S DEGREES

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES

The Master of Arts in Christian Studies is one of four graduate degrees at Pacific Rim Christian University. The degree is 36 semester hours and is for any person who desires or requires an initial graduate degree for vocational or personal study.

  • Upon successful completion of the Master of Arts in Christian Studies, students will demonstrate:

  • A heart for and commitment to Christian service.

  • The ability to lead others in cultivating essential and effective ministry skills based on the application of biblical principles.

     MASTER OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL LANGUAGES (Teach out effective January 2022)

The Master of Arts in Biblical Languages is 48 semester hours and is for any person who desires to become familiar with the biblical and ancient languages to communicate its message more effectively to others.

Upon successful completion of the Master of Arts in Biblical Languages, students will demonstrate:

  • The ability to engage in Hebrew successfully and responsibly, Greek, and Latin texts, especially Scripture and other ancient and Christian literature.

  • The ability to potentially teach, preach and write derived from their study of the languages.

  MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP (ONLINE)

The Master of Arts in Christian Leadership is online degree program designed to prepare students with marketplace and ministry leadership skills for roles in the church, parachurch organizations, missions, and the marketplace.

Upon successful completion of the Master of Arts in Christian Leadership, students will demonstrate:

  • A personal leadership philosophy based on authenticity as well as leadership and organizational scholarship and apply it to an individual, group, organizational, and societal contexts.

  • An ability to communicate God’s Word in a way that is accurate, clear, and relevant.

  • An understanding of how leadership and organizational management concepts and their application related to service to others, social responsibility, ethical practice, and commitment to justice.

MASTER OF DIVINITY

The Master of Divinity is a professional degree designed for those who intend to work in the ministry. It consists courses in Theology, Biblical Interpretation, Biblical Languages, Ministry Formation, Intercultural Studies, Leadership, and Counseling.

The M. Div. degree builds on the M.A. in Christian Studies program, which consists of 36 semester credit hours. Individuals who have completed the M.A. can apply all 36 credits hours towards completion of the Master of Divinity degree. Upon successful completion of the Master of Divinity, students will demonstrate:

  • The nurturing aspects of leadership, such as mentoring, counseling, visitation, and crisis ministry.

  • An ability to communicate God’s Word in a way that is accurate, clear, and relevant.

  • The ability to equip others to do church as a team.

    MASTER OF DIVINITY w/ BIBLICAL LANGUAGES CONCENTRATION (Teach-out effective Jan. 2022)

The Master of Divinity is a professional degree designed for those who intend to work in the ministry. It consists of 73 semester credit hours, with courses in Theology, Biblical Interpretation, Biblical Languages, Ministry Formation, Intercultural Studies, Leadership, and Counseling.

The M. Div. degree builds on the M.A. in Christian Studies program, which consists of 37 semester credit hours. Individuals who have completed the M.A. can apply all 37 credits hours toward the 73 credits hours required for completion of the Master of Divinity degree.

Upon successful completion of the Master of Divinity, students will demonstrate:

  • The ability to successfully and responsibly engage Hebrew, Greek, and Latin texts, especially Scripture and other ancient and Christian literature.

  • The ability to teach, preach and write derived from their study of the languages.

MASTER OF DIVINITY with CHAPLAINCY CONCENTRATION

The Master of Divinity and Chaplaincy Program is a professional degree designed for those who intend to work in the ministry as a chaplain. It consists of 72 semester credit hours, with courses in Theology, Biblical Interpretation, Biblical Languages, Ministry Formation, Intercultural Studies, Leadership, Chaplaincy and Counseling.

The Chaplaincy Program provides M.Div students theoretical and practical knowledge to prepare them for vocations in a variety of chaplaincy contexts. Upon successful completion of the Chaplaincy Program, students will:

  • Develop and articulate a theology and theory of chaplain ministry that integrates biblical and theological content with practical ministry skills.

  • Demonstrate competence about chaplaincy and counseling practices in interpersonal, communal, and public contexts.