Programs of Study

Two Programs of Study are offered: a Certificate in Christian Studies (C.C.S.) and an Advanced Certificate in Christian Ministries (A.C.C.M.) Students must earn a passing grade for each course in order to obtain proper credit. The Certificate in Christian Studies is a foundational program, whereas the Christian Ministries Certificate is an advanced track that requires further study in areas related to ministry.

Certificate in Christian Studies requires a passing grade in the following courses:

-       OT Survey (3 credits)

-       NT Survey (3 credits)

-       Bible Doctrine 1 (3 credits)

-       Bible Doctrine 2 (3 credits)

-       Bible Doctrine 3 (3 credits)

-       Bible Doctrine 4 (3 credits)

-       Hermeneutics (3 credits)

-       Biblical Theology 1 (3 credits)

-       Biblical Theology 2 (3 credits)

-       Apologetics (3 units)

-       Church History 1 (3 credits)

-       Church History 2 (3 credits)

-       Research Paper (3 credits)

Biblical Studies Certificate (39 credits)


The Advanced Certificate in Christian Ministries requires all the courses mandated for the Certificate in Christian Studies (39 credits) and the following courses (42 credits):

-       Ministry Practicum I/II/III/IV (12 credits)

-       Church Administration (3 credits)

-       Christian Preaching (3 credits)

-       Pastoral Identity (3 credits)

-       Pastoral Ministry (3 credits)

-       Biblical Counseling (3 credits)

-       Christian Ethics (3 credits)

-       Christian Family (3 credits)

-       Christ and Culture (3 credits)

-       Confessional Theology (3 credits)

-       Philosophy of Ministry Paper (3 credits)

Advanced Certificate in Christian Ministries (81 total credits)