The knowledge, skill, and attitude objectives and core curriculum for those who wish to pursue the full STM (24 credits) or a certificate (12 credits) in the area of Pastoral Leadership is in the process of being updated. Please read about the program changes here.

Knowledge, Skill, and Attitude Objectives

Regularly Repeating Core Courses

Examples of courses in the area of Pastoral Leadership

• 1 Thessalonians: A Study in Leading a Mission-Focused Congregation
  • This course also applies to the repeating core requirement for those focusing on Missiology & Evangelism
• A Confessional Lutheran Approach to Leadership for the 21st Century
• Congregational Assessment & Strategic Planning
• The Theology and Practice of Stewardship
• Pastoral Ethics from the Pastorals