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Pastoral Leadership B.A.

School of Theology + Ministry

Cultivating Spiritual Leadership

Crown’s B.A. degree in Pastoral Leadership provides excellent preparation for immediate ministry placement or graduate/seminary programs in ministry, Bible, or theology.

As a student, you will also have internship opportunities to gain practical real-world ministry experience through the Pastoral Leadership degree program.

Why study Pastoral Leadership at Crown?

Inspiring Faculty

Students will study from faculty who have years of ministry experience, and proven scholarship.

Internship Experience

Students will gain hands-on experience through a six-month internship in a church or ministry organization.

Spiritual Formation

Students will cultivate a profound relationship of God and be equipped to facilitate spiritual formation.

One thing I love about Crown College is just the close knit community that we have here. It’s truly unlike any other community I’ve ever experienced in my life. The information gathered here is super applicable. It’s not just information that’s going to impact your head, but information that’s going to impact your heart as well.

Jeremy Kisor

Careers

Lead Pastor
Associate Pastor
Parachurch Leader
Discipleship Pastor
Denominational Leadership
Church Consultant

Preparation for Advanced Degrees

Master of Divinity
M.A. in Ministry Leadership

Meet the Dean

Meet the Faculty

Dr. Bill Kuhn

Dean, School of Theology + Ministry

Dr. Dean Erickson

Professor of Biblical Studies

Dr. Ryan Heinsch

Assistant Professor of Christian Studies

Kristy Ballard

Assistant Professor of Christian Studies

Viewbook: Life at Crown

Preview of Courses

BIB 231 - Principles of Biblical Interpretation

This course is designed to help the student master fundamental lexical, grammatical, and historical-cultural principles needed to interpret Scripture. It concludes with guidance in how to apply Scripture to contemporary life and problems. This course should not be taken in addition to BIB 210 Methods of Bible Study.

PST 324 - Pastoral Theory and Practice

This course considers the relational context of ministry, emphasizing ways to work effectively with persons in the church, as well as the responsibilities of the pastor in worship, prayer, evangelism, member care, weddings, funerals and administering the ordinances.

PRC 445 - Variety in Biblical Preaching

This course builds upon concepts gained in PRC 332. The unique features of this course include study in preaching various types of biblical texts, sermon methods, and preparing for variety in speaking contexts. Students study their presentations on videotape and receive evaluation from peers and the instructor.

FAQs

What is the Faculty to Student Ratio?

Our faculty to student ratio is 17:1. We intentionally aim to keep our class sizes small. This allows us to maintain academic excellence and strong relationships between faculty and students. At Crown College, every student is a person and not just another number.

Will my credits transfer?

We generally accept credits from accredited institutions as long as the student maintained a C or higher in the course. To see a full list of what classes will transfer, you can visit Transferology or contact our registrar office at registrar@crown.edu.

What academic resources are available?

Our Student Development Office has a dedicated position to assist students throughout the year. The Coordinator of Student Success gladly meets with students and connects them with various campus resources. The services in this role are designed to increase academic success and build community.

Do you have an honors program?

Yes we have an honors program! For more information on our Honors program click here.

What Financial Aid Options Are Available?

Crown College offers a wide-range of scholarships to every student. 100% of students receive some type of financial aid. For more information about financial aid, click here.

How will Crown help me grow in my faith?

At Crown College, every class is taught from a Biblical worldview. Our faculty are all followers of Christ and are comfortable incorporating Christian principles into their curriculum. For more information on other ways Crown College equips students spiritually outside of the classroom, click here.

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