Students seeking certifications must complete ten (10) courses or 30 credit hours. Courses taken in the certification program can be applied to degree programs.
Certification Programs
- PASTORAL STUDIES
- CHRISTIAN TEACHING
- PRAYER AND INTERCESSION
- BIBLICAL STUDIES
- BIBLICAL LAY COUNSELING
- MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM
The Certification in Pastoral Studies is a program designed to develop the theological and spiritual grounding necessary to become wiser and more effective ministers and leaders. Pursuing a Certification in Pastoral Studies allows individuals to gain the specific competencies outlined in the Bible for the successful pastorate.
Each course is worth three (3) credit hours. Required courses are listed below;
- NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY
- BE YE PERFECT I
- APOSTOLIC ORDER
- DOCTRINES OF THE BIBLE I
- PASTOR’S ANOINTING
- RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD I
- COST OF THE FIELD
- THE GIFT IS HOLY
- DISCIPLESHIP
- THE TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN IN MINISTRY
The Certification in Christian Teaching is a program designed specifically to equip students with the basic skills needed to learn and teach the scriptures from the proper perspective.
Each course is worth three (3) credit hours. Required courses are listed below:
- BE YE PERFECT I
- TEACHER'S ANOINTING
- RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD I
- OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY
- NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY
- DOCTRINES OF THE BIBLE I
- COST OF THE FIELD
- SEVEN DISPENSATIONS
- THE GIFT IS HOLY
- THE TABERNACLE
Our goal is to train up skilled intercessors who have an understanding of prayer and intercession from God’s perspective. Students will understand the role of intercession, and how to live a life of prayer through the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Each course is worth three (3) credit hours. Required courses are listed below:
- BE YE PERFECT I
- THE GIFT IS HOLY
- SO GREAT A SALVATION
- INTRO TO PRAYER
- PRAYER: WHAT IS SPIRITUAL WARFARE
- CALLED TO SUFFER I
- PRAYER: THE NEW INTERCESSOR
- PRAYER: THE TWO KINGDOMS
- DISCERNING SPIRITUAL OPERATIONS I
- WHAT DID GOD SAY ABOUT PRAYER?
The Certification in Biblical Studies is designed specifically for people who want more training in the Bible without seeking a degree. This program provides ten excellent courses in Bible doctrine and ministry. This program will greatly assist those who minister in the local church.
Each course is worth three (3) credit hours. Required courses are listed below:
- OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY
- NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY
- DOCTRINES OF THE BIBLE I
- FAITH I
- SEVEN DISPENSATIONS
- DOCTRINES OF THE BIBLE II
- BE YE PERFECT I
- APOSTOLIC ORDER
- INTRO TO BIBLE PROPHECY
- RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD I
If you are a gifted encourager, caring helper or lay counselor, this program could be for you. Certification in Biblical Lay Counseling will give you a deeper understanding of people and the skills necessary to be a more effective people helper in your church or organization.
Each course is worth three (3) credit hours. Required courses are listed below:
- THOUGHT WAR I
- THOUGHT WAR II
- INTRO TO CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
- CHRISTIAN COUNSELING I
- CHRISTIAN COUNSELING II
- CHRISTIAN COUNSELING III
- PITFALLS TO COUNSELING
- WE ARE COMPLETE
- INTRO TO PRAYER
- DISCERNING SPIRITUAL OPERATIONS I
Certification in Missions and Evangelism will equip the student with a strong spiritual foundation and the skills necessary for recruiting, training, and mobilizing Christians to evangelize their local communities and the world for Christ.
Each course is worth three (3) credit hours. Required courses are listed below:
- BE YE PERFECT I
- INTRO TO PRAYER
- DOCTRINES OF THE BIBLE I
- THE LIFE OF CHRIST
- EVANGELISM I
- EVANGELISM II
- MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION
- PRAYER: THE NEW INTERCESSOR
- DISCERNING SPIRITUAL OPERATIONS I
- THE GIFT IS HOLY