Where Theology Meets Calling
A rigorous three-year Bachelor of Theology program combining academic depth, pastoral formation, and hands-on ministry experience.
Bachelors of Theology in Pastoral Leadership
Our Degree offering
THS Academy offers one focused academic pathway: the Bachelor of Theology in Pastoral Leadership, a 5,400-hour, three-year undergraduate degree designed for students preparing for long-term ministry. The program provides a strong foundation in biblical studies, systematic theology, pastoral leadership, and practical ministry skills, delivered through live online classes that maintain academic rigor and real-time interaction. With one unified degree track, students benefit from a coherent curriculum and consistent faculty mentorship. Each student also completes a local-church practicum, ensuring that academic learning is applied directly in ministry. For those discerning a call to pastoral leadership, this degree offers a clear, academically grounded, and practical path forward.
Fully Integrated Pastoral Training
The Bachelor of Theology in Pastoral Leadership is designed for students who desire both academic excellence and practical ministry formation. Through live online classes and guided apprenticeship in a local church, THS Academy prepares students to think theologically, lead effectively, and grow in Christlike character.
You will be trained to preach, shepherd, disciple, and build ministries that advance the mission of God in your community and beyond.
Six Academic Modules That Shape a Pastor
What you’ll Learn
Character Formation
Developing maturity, self-leadership, and Christlike integrity that sustains long-term ministry.
Ministry Skills
Training in preaching, communication, crisis management, pastoral care, and organizational leadership.
Multiplication & Mission
Learning to disciple believers, build teams, reach communities, and cultivate a culture of growth.
Biblical Studies
Deep engagement with Scripture through interpretation, biblical languages, and exegetical study.
Church History
Understanding how the Church’s past shapes its present and informs faithful ministry today.
Systematic Theology
Synthesizing doctrine, forming theological convictions, and learning to articulate and defend biblical truth.
How the Program Works
Duration: Three-year undergraduate degree (5,400 hours of combined study and ministry practice)
Schedule: We operate on a true trimester schedule with 3 per year: (Jan-Apr, May-Aug, Sep-Dec). 9 trimesters to graduate.
Weekly Rhythm:
- Mon–Wed: Live Zoom classes 9am-1pm (PST)
- Thu, Fri, & Sun: Apprenticeship, assignments, and ministry practice
Academic Requirements:
- 36 Academic courses
- 15 Hours/week ministry & apprenticeship practicum
- C.A.P. stone project
This structure ensures that graduates are prepared academically, practically, and spiritually for pastoral leadership.
Who THS. is designed For
THS is built for those who feel God leading them into something more—and want to be equipped to serve with wisdom, integrity, and pastoral courage.
Our program fits:
- Aspiring pastors wanting strong theological grounding.
- Ministry volunteers stepping into greater leadership.
- Emerging leaders who love the Church and want deeper formation.
**• Students needing a flexible, high-quality online program paired with real church ministry.
IT'S TIME TO Decide
Are you ready to take the next step in your calling?
The Washington Student Achievement Council has determined that THS Academy for Pastoral Leadership qualifies for religious exempt status from the Degree Granting Institutions Act for the following program: Bachelor of Theology in Pastoral Leadership (B.T.). The Council makes no evaluation of the administration, faculty, business practices, financial condition or quality of the offerings by this institution. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the Council at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430 or by email at degreeauthorization@wsac.wa.gov.
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