2023-2024 CURRICULUM
One Year Ministry Development Certificate Program.
All Program Classes Are Ten Weeks Per Quarter.
*(see note below)
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I. Ministry Enrichment(Three courses, consists of four classes each )
1. Clergy Enrichment:(1 Credit Hrs. Per Course. 4 Hrs. Total)
CLE00 Ministerial Reflection
CLE01 Ministerial Ethics
CLE02 Servant Leadership Interpretation
CLE03 Sermon Preparation
2. Church Administration:(1 Credit Hrs. Per Course. 4 Hrs. Total)
CACS00 Administration Principles
CACS01 Ministry Marketing
CACS02 Strategic Ministry Planning
CACS03 Church Law/Order
3. Congregation Counseling:(1 Credit Hrs. Per Course. 4 Hrs. Total)
CCCS00 Crisis Counseling
CCCS01 Marriage Counseling
CCCS02 Conflict Resolution
CCCS03 Life Counseling
II. Foundational Programs(Six courses, consists of four classes each)
1. Biblical Studies:(1 Credit Hrs. Per Course. 4 Hrs. Total)
FTSC00 Old Testament
FTSC01 New Testament
FTSC02 Manners and Customs of Bible
FTSC03 Theology Thought (Bible in Context)
2. Christian Development Programs:(1 Credit Hrs. Each. Total 4hrs.)
CDSC00 Biblical Beliefs
CDSC01 The Triune God
CDSC02 Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity
CDSC03 You and Your Bible
3. Christian Missions:(1 Credit Hrs. Per Course. 4 Hrs. Total)
CMCS00 Incarnated Living .
CMCS01 Evangelism Methodology
CMCS02 Missions Planning
CMCS03 Missions and the Community
4. Leadership Enrichment:(1 Credit Hrs. Per Course. 4 Hrs. Total)
LEAE00 Scripture Interpretation
LEAE01 Minstry Vocation
LEAE02 Christian Fundamentals
LEAE03 Church In Context
5. Spiritual Enrichment Program:(1 Credit Hrs. Per Course. 4 Hrs. Total)
SESC00 The Grace of Giving
SESC01 The Power of Prayer
SESC02 How to Be Satisfied
SESC03 Healing for Damaged Emotions
6. Urban Ministry Concepts:(1 Credit Hrs. Per Course. 4 Hrs. Total)
UMCS00 Urban Biblical Strategies
UMCS01 Urban Ministry In Context
UMCS02 Urban Church and Community Relationships
UMCS03 Urban Church in Context
III. Ministry Seminars 4 Hrs. Per Class.
Classes:
Research Method
Writing Development
Critical Thinking
Understanding Community Power Systems
*All programs will require documented ministry service!
Revised: September 16, 2023