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CHRISTIAN MINISTRY CERTIFICATE FOR TRAINING BELIEVERS,

LEADERS AND PASTORS FOR MINISTRY 

 

 

REQUIRED COURSES 

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Biblical Studies Core: Old Testament Survey (3 Credits) // New Testament Survey (3 Credits) 

Theological Studies Core: Christian Faith & Ministry (3 Credits) 

Practical Ministry Core: Ministry & Leadership Development (3 credits) // Ministry Practicum (1 credit) 

Choose Two Electives: Biblical Interpretation // Principles of Biblical Counseling // Prayer 

// Evangelism // Introduction to Christian Caregiving // Life of Christ // Teaching the Bible // Sermon Preparation // (Additional electives may be offered) 

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CERTIFICATE FOR THOSE IN CHURCH CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS

SUCH AS SUNDAY SCHOOL, CHILDREN’S CHURCH, YOUTH MINISTRY, CELL GROUP MINISTRY, ETC. 

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REQUIRED COURSES 

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Old Testament Survey // Teaching the Bible // Ministry Practicum // New Testament Survey // Faith & Human Development 

Choose Two Electives: Ministry & Leadership Development // Introduction to Christian // Caregiving // History & Philosophy of Christian Education // Discipleship & Small Groups // Youth Ministry 

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CHRISTIAN CAREGIVING CERTIFICATE FOR TRAINING LAY COUNSELORS/CAREGIVERS

IN THE LOCAL CHURCH (NOT TO BE A CERTIFIED COUNSELOR) 

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REQUIRED COURSES 

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Introduction to Christian Caregiving // Faith & Human Development // Ministry Practicum // Principles of Biblical Counseling 

Choose three electives*: Christian Approaches to Counseling // Marriage & Family // Spiritual Issues in Substance Abuse // Crisis Intervention // Intro. to Codependency Counseling 

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CHRISTIAN MISSION CERTIFICATE FOR TRAINING IN EVANGELISM, CHURCH PLANTING, AND MISSIONS 

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REQUIRED COURSES 

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Christian Faith and Ministry // Ministry/Missions Practicum or Internship (1-3 credits) Evangelism // Introduction to Christian Missions 

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Choose three electives*: Church Growth and Planting // Major World Religions // Signs and Wonders // Contemporary Religious Cults // (Other Missions courses to be added later) 

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BIBLICAL STUDIES CERTIFICATE FOR STUDENTS WHO WANT TO FOCUS ON BIBLICAL STUDIES 

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REQUIRED COURSES 

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Old Testament Survey // New Testament Survey // Biblical Interpretation Ministry Practicum (1 credit) 

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Choose three electives*: 

Pentateuch // Life of Christ // Poetic Literature // Life and Teachings of Paul // Romans // End-Time Events // Hebrew and General Epistles // Luke/Acts 

 

*As one of the three electives, students may choose Christian Faith & Ministry or Teaching the Bible. 

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