Pastoral Leadership (B.S.) - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2022 through summer 2023. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| Choose three credit hours from the following: | 3 | |
| Philosophy and Contemporary Ideas | ||
Critical Thinking Elective | ||
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 44-47 | |
- 1
Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
- 2
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
- 3
Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (2 c.h.) & EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life (2 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 Theology Survey I (2 c.h.) & THEO 202 Theology Survey II (2 c.h.) waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| GLST 220 | Intercultural Communication and Engagement 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
- 1
Course may fulfill select general education requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| BIBL 324 | Pastoral Epistles and Leadership Development | 3 |
| BIBL 350 | Introduction to Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BIBL 364 | Acts | 3 |
| BIBL 425 | Romans | 3 |
| BIBL 460 | New Testament Theology | 3 |
| BIBL 461 | Old Testament Theology | 3 |
| BIBL 480 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| CHMN 201 | Introduction to Church Ministries | 3 |
| PLED 201 | Foundation to Pastoral Leadership | 3 |
| PLED 205 | Practicum I Small Groups | 1 |
| PLED 251 | Church Planting and Development | 3 |
| PLED 300 | Practicum II Outreach | 1 |
| PLED 301 | Family Ministry in the Church | 3 |
| PLED 302 | Staff Management and Relations in Pastoral Leadership | 3 |
| PLED 350 | Pastoral Duties | 3 |
| PLED 351 | Church Assimilation and Development | 3 |
| PLED 400 | Practicum III | 1 |
| PLED 421 | Homiletics I | 3 |
| PLED 422 | Homiletics II | 3 |
| PLED 452 | Critical Issues in Pastoral Leadership | 3 |
| PLED 499 | Pastoral Leadership Internship | 3 |
| THEO 350 | Methods and Issues in Theology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 10-16 credit hours of Free Electives | 10-16 | |
| Total Hours | 10-16 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of ‘C’ Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 25% Of major taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded