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Christian Ministry Certificates

There are three Foundations of Christian Ministry certificates designed to provide a basic understanding of biblical, theological and pastoral principles. These certificates are intended for non-traditional students who do not have an undergraduate theology or religion degree. The stackable certificates fulfill many seminary pre-requisites. 

OVERVIEW

Program Type: Certificate
Program Length: Each certificate is 16-18 credits
Course Format: Interactive online
Why at Andrews? Flexible. Faith-based. Online

 

OUTCOMES

Students who complete this program should be able to:

  • Articulate a biblical worldview to interpret life, learning, and civic responsibility from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • High School diploma
  • Three years of Adventist ministry experience
  • Completion of previous Ministry Certificate (for Certificates 2 and 3)
Learn more: Undergraduate Admission Policy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foundations of Christian Ministry Certificate 1

TOTAL CREDITS - 18

  • RELB 111 Introduction to the Old Testament 
    RELB 112
    Introduction to the New Testament 
    RELB 210
    Jesus in His Time and Ours 
    RELB 216
    Law and Writings of the Old Testament 
    RELH 316
    History of the Christian Church I 
    3 credits of  RELP 240 Personal Witnessing 

Foundations of Christian Ministry Certificate 3

TOTAL CREDITS - 16

  • RELB 406 Advanced Studies in Daniel and Revelation 
  • RELH 317 History of the Christian Church II 
  • 4 credits of  RELH 400 SDA History and Prophetic Heritage 
  • RELP 485 Pastoral Ministry 
  • RELT 326 Theology II 

Foundations of Christian Ministry Certificate 2

TOTAL CREDITS - 17

RELB 274 Prophetic Writings of the Old Testament 
RELB 335 Acts and Epistles 
RELG 350 World Religions 
RELP 330 Homiletics—Introduction to Preaching 
RELT 325 Theology I Credits: 3
RELT 340 Religion and Ethics in Modern Society 

 

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