Certificate in Christian Ministry – (Ministerial License)
Fellowship Theological Christian Ministry Certificate provides a strong foundation in theology. You will explore the biblical, historical and practical fundamentals of ministry work and can therefore enhance your career in areas such as ministry, missions or church administration. The online program includes significant study of subjects like the Old Testament, New Testament, pastoral ministries, church history, Christian theology, philosophy and the Gospels. The certificate will help you become a professional servant leader who can create a positive impact on their communities.
Our online ministry certificate features the same high-quality education as other undergraduate and graduate degree programs with major institutions. Simply complete the certificate to advance your career or utilize the program as a stepping-stone for the associate or bachelor’s ministry degrees. The certificate can be completed at your own pace to work with any situation your may be confronted with.
The ministry certificate is perfect for those who wish to become involved in Christian ministry, are already ministers serving churches or are ministers who have been unable to engage in a lengthy post-secondary program. The program is fully online, so the busy individual can conveniently complete their coursework during their own time. Finally, the objective of the course is to give the individual the fundamental biblical principles needed understanding Old Testament and New Testament as well as the instructions in Christian Ethics to connect their biblical understanding to everyday life.
Note* (In order to be issued a ministerial license from our institution you must have 2 references from an established church institution or complete a background check by The Fellowship Theological Seminary with approval from our institution.)
These courses are designed to provide foundational theological knowledge and practical ministry skills.
• Introduction to Ministry and Pastoral Care
• Biblical Hermeneutics and Exegesis
• Christian Ethics and Leadership
• Homiletics: Principles of Preaching
• Church Administration and Management
• Counseling and Pastoral Care
• Theology of the New Testament
• Theology of the Old Testament
• Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
• Practical Ministry Internship (Fieldwork Requirement)
