General Theological Studies
Certificate Program
The General Theological Studies program is comprised of 25 credits:
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2 Preparatory courses (English Composition and Numeric Analysis- 6 Credit hours)
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6 Certificate Courses (18 credit hours)
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1 Ministerial practicum ( 1 credit hour)
Choose a total of 6 courses
Select 1 or 2 Courses from each concentration listed below
1. Biblical Studies Topics:
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Old Testament Historical Books
Life of Christ
End-Time Events (Biblical Eschatology)
Life and Teachings of Paul
Romans: Your Path to Victory
Hebrews and General Epistles
Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics)
Israel Study Tour
Pentateuch
Hebrew Prophets
Poetical Literature
Luke/Acts
2. Theological and Historical Studies Topics:
Holy Spirit in the Now
Christian Faith and Ministry
Major World Religions
Contemporary Religious Cults
Bible Doctrines I
Bible Doctrines II
Signs and Wonders I
Theology & Practice of Spiritual Warfare
History of Christianity I
History of Christianity II
Signs and Wonders II (Principles and Patterns of Divine Healing)
3. Practices of Ministry Topics:
History and Philosophy of Christian Education
Introduction to Christian Caregiving
Educational Ministries of the Church
Teaching the Bible
Faith and Human Development
Principles of Biblical Counseling
Christian Approaches to Counseling
Introduction to Christian Missions
Ministry and Leadership Development
Sermon Preparation
Ministry Internship
Discipleship and Small Groups
Crisis Intervention
Marriage and Family
Group Dynamics and Counseling
Introduction to Codependency Counseling
Spiritual Issues in Substance Abuse
Youth Ministry
Adult Ministry
Children’s Ministry
Church Administration
Prayer
Premarital Counseling
Additional Required Course
Ministry Practicum
The purpose of this ministry practicum is to provide the student with practical experience in ministerial responsibilities and in a broad range of roles performed in ministry. Trainees gain competence in essential areas of local church ministry.