Ministry

Graduate Certificate

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Ministry is designed for church members, pastoral staff, and others engaged in ministry who desire to enhance their knowledge of Scripture and develop practical ministry skills, as well as for those preparing to enter ministry. The program provides focused, graduate-level study that equips students for effective service in a variety of ministry contexts. Students will engage with scholarly faculty who also have significant pastoral and ministry experience, integrating biblical understanding with practical application for ministry. This certificate may be completed as a standalone credential or in conjunction with a graduate degree program.

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Curriculum

Objectives

  • Articulate and defend a biblical worldview grounded in the basic tenets of Christian theology.
  • Prepare and deliver hermeneutically sound sermons and Bible lessons appropriate for ministry contexts.
  • Apply biblical and theological principles to ministry practice in order to engage effectively with contemporary culture in both local and global contexts.