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Certificate in Ministry - Concentration: Church Leadership


Requirements for graduation: 35 semester hours of study minimum; and 40 semester hours maximum hours

The Certificate in Ministry is an online, one year program of study, designed to increase the level of know-how in Ministry for current and potential church leaders (i.e., pastors, ministers, diaconates, chairpersons). It is not a degree program. Course credits may be applied towards a B.A. or A.A. degree without loss of credit.

Program of Study
Course Number First Semester Credits
QC 098 English/Reading 1
CH 100 Intro. to Church History 3
MIN 115 Devotional Life 1
MIN 119 Intro to Spiritual Discovery/Formation 2
MIN 199 Intro to Church Administration 3
Total 10 hrs
Course Number Second Semester Credits
PT 132 Intro. to Pastoral Care 3
MIN 250 Conflict Resolution Part I 1
Min 251 Conflict Resolution Part II 2
MIN 205 Practical Ministry 3
Total 10 hrs
Course Number Third Semester Credits
E 309 Christian Education 3
TH 400 Intro. to Systematic Theology 3
BIB 402 Christian Moral Values 3
CH 403 Christian Missions 3
MIN 405 Servant Leadership Model of Ministry 3
Total 15 hrs
Program Total 35 credit hours