CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONKINGDOM LEARNINGMaster in Pastoral Ministry
HSM Department of Christian Education · HSM Bible Institute · HSM Training Institute
Master Degree
Master in Pastoral Ministry
Graduate pastoral education in biblical theology, preaching, care, leadership, administration, research, ethics, and applied ministry formation.
Next Academic Term
2026-2027Fall 2026 Semester
Registration: May 1, 2026 – August 23, 2026
Classes: August 31, 2026 – December 18, 2026
Program Curriculum
Biblical Sermon Preparation and Exegesis
Text selection, context, observation, interpretation, sermon purpose, thesis, structure, illustration, application, invitation, manuscript, citations, revision, and rehearsal.
3 credits · 12 lessons
Individual tuition: $199.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Pastoral Care, Visitation, and Counseling
Prayer, hospital care, grief, crisis response, confidentiality, referrals, marriage preparation, and follow-up.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Church Administration and Records
Governance, meetings, calendars, member records, finance controls, policies, reports, and document stewardship.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Deacon, Elder, and Trustee Formation
Qualifications, wards, care, governance, property, finance oversight, conflict, and reporting.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Pulpit Etiquette, Ministry Attire, and Service Leadership
Pulpit entry and exit, acknowledgments, Scripture reading, microphones, timing, posture, platform behavior, ministerial attire, robes, grooming, confidentiality, altar response, and emergency adjustments.
3 credits · 8 lessons
Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Ministerial Ethics and Accountability
Moral integrity, finances, relationships, authority, discipline, reporting, restoration, and legal responsibility.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $79.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Advanced Biblical Hermeneutics
Grammar, historical context, canonical interpretation, theological synthesis, genre, original-language tools, and responsible application.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Biblical Research and Academic Writing
Research questions, sources, evidence, citations, literature review, theological argument, ethics, and academic writing.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Graduate Theology and Ministry Seminar
Systematic theology, historical theology, contemporary ministry questions, doctrinal boundaries, and moderated scholarly discussion.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Pastoral Leadership and Organizational Theology
Pastoral authority, servant leadership, governance, organizational culture, conflict, ethics, succession, finance, and institutional stewardship.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Included in this program package tuition.
Advanced Prolegomena and Theological Method
Graduate examination of theological method, sources, presuppositions, tradition, reason, experience, Scripture, doctrinal construction, and scholarly accountability.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Language Tools: Hebrew & Greek Backgrounds
Faculty-supervised software-assisted introduction to Hebrew and Greek tools, morphology, syntax, lexicons, textual observation, and responsible use of original-language resources.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
New Testament Exegesis & Socio-Cultural Contexts
Graduate exegesis of selected New Testament texts using literary, historical, socio-cultural, theological, and responsible critical methods in the Greco-Roman context.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $249.00
Advanced Pastoral Counseling & Crisis Intervention
Advanced pastoral-care course addressing grief, trauma, addiction, marital emergency, crisis response, ethical limits, documentation, referral, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $79.00
Organizational Culture and Leading Through Change
Graduate study of organizational culture, systems thinking, change leadership, stakeholder analysis, resistance, communication, implementation, and evaluation.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $79.00
Bi-Vocational Church Economics & Entrepreneurship
Faculty-supervised graduate project examining sustainable business models, ministry economics, revenue, costs, risk, ethics, governance, and separation of business and charitable activities.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $79.00
Executive Nonprofit Compliance, Tax Law, and Auditing
Advanced nonprofit administration covering governance, tax-exempt compliance awareness, internal audit, restricted funds, reporting, records, controls, risk, and when professional legal/accounting counsel is required.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $79.00
Holistic Wellness: Spiritual, Mental, and Physical Longevity
Interdisciplinary graduate study of spiritual disciplines, stress, physical health habits, psychological resilience, boundaries, rest, relationships, and sustainable executive ministry.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $79.00
Mentored Field Practicum
Faculty-supervised field practicum requiring approved placement, logged hours, mentor evaluation, evidence portfolio, reflective analysis, peer review, and final board presentation.
3 credits · 6 lessons
Individual tuition: $79.00
Instruction
Approved lessons, readings, instructor checkpoints, discussions, assignments, and assessments.
Formation
Prayer, Christian character, church participation, supervised ministry practice, and service learning.
Credential
Official transcript and HSM credential after all academic and ministry requirements are approved.