Asia has a plethora of religions and invites a tendency to blend some of the old practices . . . That's why we insist that students be able to discern what is biblical, what is unbiblical; what is truth, what is untruth; and not simply accept everything that is presented to them. (Dr. Nienhuis)
I did not just learn about the knowledge but the life examples of the professors and everyone in ABTS. Your examples challenged us to go to the mission field by faith. (Hong Kong Student)
As far as acquiring Bible knowledge, improving ministry effectiveness and pursuing personal spiritual growth are concerned, I consider this program very worthy of recommendation to others. (Hong Kong Grad)
Pastoral Electives
In-Ministry MRE degree students with Pastoral Concentration should choose 4 courses from the following electives:
Seminar Courses:
MNS500 Spiritual Formation
MNS510 Organizational Leadership
MNS511 Theology of Church Ministry
MNS534 Evangelism/Discipleship Ministries
MNS536 Dynamics of Church Growth
MNS551 Theology and Culture
MNS621 Theological Issues in Asian Ministry
MNS636 Homiletics
MNS681 Pastoral Care
Extension Courses:
MNS500 Spiritual Formation
MNS554 Role of Women in Ministry
MNS564 Urban Mission and Ministry
MNS626 Interpersonal Communications
MNS785 Readings in Pastoral Ministries
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Former courses with similar content can also be applied toward ministry concentrations. Contact the