Certificate Level I Programs

A Certificate Level I program is a one- year or 30 - 36 credit hour program of study. It contains foundational courses of study in the related field of study chosen by the student.

 

 

Certificate of Biblical Studies Focus is on both books of the Bible and special topics that relate Biblical truths. The student will chose from (4) different models of study, which are the following:

 

Model 1

 

BI 101 Old Testament Survey I              RS 101 Christian Foundations

BI 102 Old Testament Survey II             RS 102 Evangelism

BI 103 New Testament Survey              RS 105 Identifying Spiritual Gifts

BI 202 Acts/Mission Mandate                RS 106 Principles of Fasting

HT 101 Church History I                         RS 201 Blood Covenant

 

Model 2

 

BI 101 Old Testament Survey I             RS 102 Evangelism

BI 102 Old Testament Survey II            CE 106 Leadership Principles

BI 203 Romans/Overcoming Life         RS 105 Indent. Spiritual Gifts

BI 204 Radical Christ                              S 201 Blood Covenant

RS 101 Christian Foundations              HT101 Church History I

 

Model 3

 

BI 101 Old Testament Survey I              RS 102 Evangelism

BI 102 Old Testament Survey II             RS 105 Indent. Your Spiritual Gifts

BI 106 Garments/High Priest                 RS 201 Blood Covenant

BI 207 John                                               RS 203 Intercessory Prayer

RS 101 Christian Foundations              HT101 Church History I

 

Model 4

 

BI 101 Old Testament Survey I              RS 102 Evangelism

BI 102 Old Testament Survey II             RS 105 Indent.  Your Spiritual Gifts

BI 104 Gospels/Life of Christ                 RS 201 Blood Covenant

BI 105 The Twelve Tribes                     RS 205 Comparative Religions

RS 101 Christian Foundations              HT101 Church History I

 

 

 

Certificate of Pastoral Ministry  – For the student who may feel a calling to the ministry or to either pastor or assist a pastor in his/her calling. It offers the student a chance to “test the waters” of leadership. The program is as follows:

 

BI 101 Old Testament Survey I              PS 101 Pastoral Theology

BI 102 Old Testament Survey II             PS 102 Minister’s Personal Growth

BI 103 New Testament Survey              PS 104 Homiletics I

CE 106 Leadership Principles              TS 101 Christology

CE 202 Hermeneutics                            RS 109 Stewardship/Finances & Possessions

 

 

 

Certificate of Christian Education – Introduction to Christian Education For students whose interest is mainly in the educational vein of ministry. Some theology and religious studies included. Prepares the student to teach basic faith-based classes and assist leadership in choosing faith-based education for the ministry or supervise its progress. The program is as follows:

 

CE 101 Theology of Christ. Ed.              TS 104 Soteriology

CE 102 Principles of Teaching              TS 106 Theology of Worship

CE 106 Leadership Principles                BI 202 Acts/Mission Mandate

CE 202 Hermeneutics                              RS 101 Christian Foundations

CE 301 Student Teaching Project         Christian Education Elective

 

 

 

Certificate of Women’s Ministry – Provides the female minister/lay woman with sound scriptural and historical insight into her call to ministry whether in or out of the pulpit. Intended to inculcate her faith and resolve to continue in ministry. The program is as follows:

 

BI 101 Old Testament Survey I              CE 106 Leadership Principles

BI 102 Old Testament Survey II             PS 102 Min. Personal Growth

BI 103 New Testament Survey              SI 101 Hist. & Contemp. Women

RS 105 Identifying Spiritual Gifts           SI 102 Conflict in Women’s Min.

TS107 Theology of Women’s Min.       SI 103 Women in Crisis

 

 

 

Certificate of Religious Studies – This 10 course program combines biblical studies with studies in the specific area of the believers walk to help make a smooth transition from biblical mandate to daily application. The  following is required for completion of this certificate:

 

Religious Studies           21 Semester credit hours

Biblical Studies               9 Semester credit hours

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Total Credits                   30 credit hours

 

Suggested Model

RS 101 Christian Foundations                 RS 104 Fruit of the Spirit

RS 105 Identifying Your Spiritual Gifts    RS 201 Blood Covenant

RS 202 Authority of the Believer               RS 203 Intercessory Prayer

RS 208 Spiritual Authority                          BI 103 New Testament Survey

BI 108 Christ in the Old Testament         BI 208 Acts/Mandate for Missions

Certificate of Biblical Counseling - This 12 course program is designed to give a student biblical insight on the subject of counseling and equip the student with the tools necessary for effective counseling strategy. 

BC 101 Intro. To Christian Couns.  BC 201 Sexual Dynamics
BC 301 Addiction Counseling  BC 202 Grief Counseling
BC 102 Stress Counseling  CP 103 Conflict Management
PC 107 Marriage/Family Couns.  CP 201 Family Systems
CP 101 Temperament Therapy  BC 302 Abuse Counseling
CP 102 Restoration Personality  BC 303 Christian Counseling and the Law

Certifiate of Deliverance Ministry & Prayer Counseling -  This 12 course program equips leaders and mature believers for deliverance ministry in all three demensions of spiritual conflict: the world, the flesh and the devil. The student will be exposed to thorough treatment of bilical and theological foundations and practical concerns for spiritual warfare.

DM 102 Intro./Deliverance Min. DM 107 Spiritual Warfare IV
DM 101 Christology/Holy Sp. Survey DM 108 Warfare & Intercess. Prayer
DM 103 Inner Healing RS 104 The Holy Spirit Baptism
DM 104 Spiritual Warfare I RS 104 Fruit of the Spirit
DM 105 Spiritual Warfare II RS 106 Principles of Fasting
DM 106 Spiritual Warfare III RS 209 Pitfalls of Pride

 

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