The Certificate in Christian Ministry (Cert.Min.) program is a short intensive program run both in-person and online. This program is designed to prepare the active church worker for effective ministry. No academic qualification is required for admission. The applicant must be a Christian with a fervent desire to know Christ more and work for him. The candidate can take the courses at his or her on pace.
The Certificate in Pastoral Ministry comes in three levels (Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced). Each level comprises of a "core" series of 4 courses and a series of 2 elective courses for a total of 18 courses. Courses in a level are typically offered over an eight-week period, in two-hour sessions. They are offered online or at several satellite campuses for your convenience. The Certificate in Pastoral Ministry will be awarded upon completion of requirements of any of the levels.
Level 1: Foundational
Ministry Core
CTCM 001 Survey of the Bible (3 credits)
CTCM 002 Spiritual Formation (3 credits)
CTCM 003 Christian Ethics (3 credits)
CTCM 004 The Doctrine of Christ (3 credits)
Pastoral Ministry (Elective)
CTPM 001 Team Building (3 credits)
CTCC 002 Church Growth & Organizational Strategies (3 credits)
Level 2: Intermediate
Ministry Core
CTCM 006 Christianity & Other World Religions (3 credits)
CTCM 006 Discipleship (3 credits)
CTCM 007 Apologetics (3 credits)
CTCM 008 The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit (3 credits)
Pastoral Ministry (Elective)
CTPM 003 Hermeneutics (3 credits)
CTPM 004 Local Church Outreach (3 credits)
Level 3: Advanced
Ministry Core
CTCM 009 The Authority of the Believer (3 credits)
CTCM 010 Ministry Gifts (3 credits)
CTCM 011 Leading through Social Media (3 credits)
CTCM 012 The Doctrine of God (3 credits)
Pastoral Ministry (Elective)
CTPM 005 Pastoral Epistles (3 credits)
CTPM 006 Homiletics (3 credits)
Other Information
Duration of Programme:8 Weeks
Entry Requirement:Must be a dedicate member of a church
