Master of Arts (Pastoral Ministry)
Course Overview
The MA (PastMin) is a coursework degree, delivered principally on location at the Study Centre located at Lae, Papua New Guinea Union Mission (PNGUM) in four intensives, each of eight weeks duration, over a four year period.
The programme is designed to provide an avenue for professional development for ministers and other skilled pastoral personnel for service in the Adventist Church in the oceanic countries of the South Pacific. The programme includes in-depth study on key aspects of pastoral ministry and of administration and leadership.
Who should do this course?
It provides capacity building for future leadership within the Adventist church.
It provides an avenue for people engaged in ministry to grow in their knowledge of areas relevant to ministry and further sharpen their skills in ministry.
Practical Experience
Nil
Course Length
Four years part-time Study, undertaken in four * 8 week intensives.
Offered At
Lae Study Centre, Papua New Guinea Union Mission of Seventh-day Adventists, Lae, PNG (with one intensive session held at the Koiari Park Campus, Port Moresby, PNG)
Professional Recognition
By Seventh-day Adventist church
Career opportunities
Senior ministry and administration positions within the church
Entry Requirement
A relevant Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (or equivalent) OR two postgraduate level subjects with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (or equivalent) PLUS 3 years of relevant experience PLUS a recommendation from Church administrator/employer.
Scholarship Opportunities
Information on available scholarships can be obtained from the scholarships page.
Further Study Options
This could lead on to a research masters or professional doctorate
Fee Details
Course fee information is available from the Financial Information page.
Application Form
Application forms for this course are available from the Applications page.
Further Information
For further information on the course, its content and application costs and requirements, please contact:
The Registrar
Pacific Adventist University
Private Mail Bag
Boroko, NCD
Papua New Guinea
Email: information@pau.ac.pg
Tel: (675) 3280200
Fax: (675) 3281257
Related Pages
Postgraduate Diploma in Pastoral Ministry
Last Updated: 4 May, 2010