LBU Global | Expository Preaching
Expository preaching involves the exposition, or comprehensive explanation, of the Scripture; that is, expository preaching presents the meaning and intent of a biblical text, providing commentary and examples to make the passage clear and understandable. The word exposition is related to the word expose—the expository preacher’s goal is simply to expose the meaning of the Bible, verse by verse.
The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry with a concentration in Pastoral Counseling is designed to equip students to provide biblically grounded soul care within the context of local church ministry. This 36-hour program integrates theological studies, discipleship, pastoral leadership, and biblical counseling methodology in order to prepare pastors, counselors, missionaries, and church leaders to minister effectively to individuals and families facing spiritual, relational, and personal challenges. Students will develop a strong theological foundation while gaining practical ministry training in biblical counseling, pastoral care, discipleship, and family ministry.
Hours Required: 60 Hours
Courses Required: 20 Hours
Research 6 Hours
General Studies: 15 Hours
Bible: 21 Hours
Electives: 9 Hours
Expository Preaching Emphasis: 9 Hours
Total Degree Requirements: 60 Hours
The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry with a concentration in Pastoral Leadership is designed to prepare students for effective leadership within the local church and ministry contexts. This 36-hour program emphasizes biblical leadership, expository preaching and teaching, discipleship, pastoral ministry, church administration, and shepherding ministry. Students will develop theological depth, leadership skills, and practical ministry strategies necessary for guiding healthy churches and equipping believers for Great Commission ministry. The program is especially suited for pastors, ministry leaders, missionaries, and church planters seeking advanced ministry preparation rooted in biblical theology and discipleship.
Hours Required: 120 Hours
Courses Required: 41 Hours
Research 6 Hours
General Studies: 30 Hours
Bible: 36 Hours
Concentration: 21 Hours
Global Missional Experience: 3 Hours
Total Degree Requirements: 120 Hours
The Master of Arts in Expository Preaching is a 36-hour graduate degree designed to prepare pastors, ministry leaders, and Bible teachers to faithfully interpret, proclaim, and lead through the systematic exposition of God’s Word. Grounded in sound biblical hermeneutics, theological reflection, and practical homiletics, the program equips students to develop Christ-centered expository sermons, faithfully preach every major biblical genre, and shepherd God’s people through the proclamation of the whole counsel of God. Through a culminating preaching practicum and comprehensive ministry capstone project, graduates demonstrate competency in expository preaching while developing a practical blueprint for leading a lifelong expository preaching ministry within the local church.
Hours Required: 36 Hours
Courses Required: 12 Hours
Biblical and Theological Foundations: 6 Hours
Foundations Expository Preaching: 9 Hours
Expository Preaching Across Genres: 9 Hours
Advanced Expository Ministry: 6 Hours
Global Missional Experience: 3 Hours
Graduation Exit Conference: 3 Hours
Total Degree Requirements: 60 Hours
The Doctor of Philosophy in Evangelism, Discipleship, and Church Growth is a 60-hour doctoral program designed to equip Christian leaders for advanced ministry, leadership, teaching, research, and disciple-making ministry within the local church and global missions contexts. The program integrates theology, ecclesiology, worldview engagement, leadership development, church revitalization, evangelism, discipleship systems, mentoring, church planting, and multiplication strategies through a biblically grounded framework. Students will critically engage contemporary issues in evangelism and discipleship while developing advanced ministry strategies that prioritize gospel clarity, healthy ecclesiology, authentic disciple-making, leadership multiplication, and sustainable Great Commission ministry. The program culminates in an extensive dissertation research sequence designed to contribute meaningful scholarship and ministry application within the field of evangelism and discipleship.
The Ph.D. applicant must have the appropriate academic background as well as the initiative, self-discipline, and research skills necessary to succeed in a doctoral program. Applicants also must have earned at least a master’s degree from an institution recognized by the Seminary with the appropriate foundation in the disciplines the applicant seeks to study.
Hours Required: 60 Hours
Courses Required: 20 Hours
Core Curriculum: 24 Hours
Expository Preaching Core: 30 Hours
Practical Sequence: 6 Hours
Total Degree Requirements: 60 Hours
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