Bachelor in Pastoral Studies/Counseling (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $28,500 per year for full-time students..

This programme prepares students for roles such as Lead Pastor, Associate Pastor, and Parachurch Leader through focused study in biblical preaching, discipleship, and ministry leadership. It includes a six-month internship in a church or ministry setting to build practical experience. Students engage in coursework that emphasizes biblical interpretation, pastoral practice, and sermon preparation. The programme is part of the Ministry Studies Major at Crown College.

Focus areas include Biblical Preaching, Discipleship, Pastoral Practice, Spiritual Formation, Ministry Leadership, Biblical Interpretation.

The programme requires 120 credits, with the Pastoral Leadership concentration accounting for 30 credits within the larger Ministry Studies Major. Students complete core courses, concentration-specific classes, and a six-month internship.

Graduates enter roles such as Lead Pastor, Associate Pastor, Parachurch Leader, Discipleship Pastor, Denominational Leader, and Church Consultant.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Required documents include official transcripts and a completed application form.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 63% of applicants.

Crown College began as a small Bible college in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in 1916 and is now located in Saint Bonifacius, about 40 minutes west of the Twin Cities. Rooted in the Christian and Missionary Alliance, it provides a faith-integrated education that places a biblical worldview across its programs and campus community.

Undergraduate students can choose from more than 25 accredited degree options in areas including nursing, business, sport management, biology, exercise science, psychology, teacher education, criminal justice, media arts, history, and ministry studies. Nursing includes hands-on clinical experiences, while other programs combine academic study with vocational preparation. Faculty bring the highest academic credentials or experience in business and other professional settings. Internship opportunities and summer outreach programs offer additional ways to apply learning.

The 212-acre campus is near Lake Minnetonka and includes residence halls, a dining center, classrooms, athletic facilities, student clubs, and 18 NCAA Division III teams. Crown also provides online undergraduate and graduate programs through eight-week courses. International students should expect a distinctly Christian setting, with faith integrated into classroom learning and community life. All on-campus students receive a scholarship, according to the college's published campus information.