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PASTORAL STUDIES
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Career Options
BACHELOR OF ARTS Maranatha’s Pastoral Studies degree is designed to provide a broad knowledge of biblical studies and Greek. Under the careful guidance of Maranatha’s experienced Bible faculty, you gain valuable insight into pastoral ministry including pastoral leadership, prayer, church administration, preaching, and counseling. You can combine this major with a variety of minors to train for work in missions, youth work, camp work, or other careers associated with the pastorate. Fieldwork and internships are also available.
• Pastor • Associate pastor • Assistant pastor • Youth pastor • Camp director • Missionary • Church planter Some careers and employment positions require graduate degrees, specialized training, or additional certificates and licenses.
alumni spotlight
CALEB & REBEKAH WAGNER Caleb (’17, ’18) and Rebekah (England, ’15) Wagner live in Allen Park, MI but will soon be living in Myanmar. Rebekah graduated with a BS in Music Education and Caleb graduated with a BA in Pastoral Studies and an MA in Biblical Studies. He and his wife partnered with Bibles International to start a department called Scripture Engagement. Caleb shares that “MBU gave me an excellent grounding in theology, hermeneutics, homiletics, and the original languages. My education at MBU gave me a thirst to put this training to use. At MBU, I was exposed to foreign mission tribes, which confirmed God’s leading me to serve Him overseas.”
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