Certificate in Christian Ministry – (Ministerial License) – A
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)
Curriculum
- 11 Sections
- 89 Lessons
- 104 Weeks
- Certificate in Christian Ministry – (Ministerial License - Start)31
- 1.0Welcome to the Fellowship Theological Seminary Online!
- 1.1An Introduction to Systematic Theology
- 1.2Theology of the Old Testament
- 1.3Summary – Theology of the Old Testament – Submit to ceo@fellowship-us.org3 Days
- 1.4Theology of the New Testament
- 1.5Summary – Theology of the New Testament – Submit to ceo@fellowship-us.org3 Days
- 1.6Course 2 The Doctrine of the Word of God
- 1.7Summary – The Word of God – What are the different forms of the Word of God – Submit to ceo@fellowship-us.org3 Days
- 1.8How to Interpret the Bible (Pt. 1 of 7)
- 1.9How to Interpret the Bible (Pt. 2 of 7)
- 1.10How to Interpret the Bible (Pt. 3 of 7)
- 1.11How to Interpret the Bible (Pt. 4 of 7)
- 1.12How to Interpret the Bible (Pt. 5 of 7)
- 1.13How to Interpret the Bible (Pt. 6 of 7)
- 1.14How to Interpret the Bible (Pt. 7 of 7)
- 1.15Summary – How to Interpret the Bible – Submit to ceo@fellowship-us.org3 Days
- 1.16The Doctrine of God – The Existence of God
- 1.17The Doctrine of God – The Existence of God – 5 Page Summary – Submit to ceo@fellowship-us.org3 Days
- 1.18The Knowability of God
- 1.19The Knowability of God – 5 Page Summary – Submit to ceo@fellowship-us.org3 Days
- 1.20Union with Christ
- 1.215 Page Summary – Submit to ceo@fellowship-us.org3 Days
- 1.22The Church Its – Nature, Marks, and Purposes (1 of 2)
- 1.23The Church Its – Nature, Marks, and Purposes (2 of 2)
- 1.245 Page Summary – Submit to ceo@fellowship-us.org3 Days
- 1.25The Gospel Call and Effective Calling
- 1.265 Page Summary – Submit to ceo@fellowship-us.org3 Days
- 1.27The Purity and Unity of the Church
- 1.285 Page Summary – Submit to ceo@fellowship-us.org3 Days
- 1.29The Return of Christ – When and How
- 1.305 Page Summary – Submit to ceo@fellowship-us.org3 Days
- Biblical Hermeneutics and Exegesis6
- 2.0Hermeneutics
- 2.1Summary – Theology of the Hermeneutics – Submit to ceo@fellowship-us.org3 Days
- 2.2Hermeneutics-I
- 2.3Summary – Theology of the Hermeneutics-1 – Submit to ceo@fellowship-us.org3 Days
- 2.4Biblical Hermeneutics 2
- 2.5Summary – Theology of the Hermeneutics 2 – Submit to ceo@fellowship-us.org3 Days
- Homiletics14
- 3.1Homiletics
- 3.2Summary – Theology of the Homiletics – Submit to ceo@fellowship-us.org3 Days
- 3.3Advanced Homiletics
- 3.4Summary – Theology of the Advanced Homiletics – Submit to ceo@fellowship-us.org3 Days
- 3.5Advanced Homiletics – Videos
- 3.6Summary – Theology of the Advanced Homiletics – Videos – Submit to ceo@fellowship-us.org3 Days
- 3.7AdvancedHomiletics-Lesson02
- 3.8Summary – Theology of the AdvancedHomiletics-Lesson02 – Submit to ceo@fellowship-us.org3 Days
- 3.9AdvancedHomiletics-Lesson03
- 3.10Summary – Theology of the AdvancedHomiletics-Lesson03 – Submit to ceo@fellowship-us.org3 Days
- 3.11AdvancedHomiletics-Lesson04
- 3.12Summary – Theology of the AdvancedHomiletics-Lesson04 – Submit to ceo@fellowship-us.org3 Days
- 3.13AdvancedHomiletics-Lesson05
- 3.14Summary – Theology of the AdvancedHomiletics-Lesson05 – Submit to ceo@fellowship-us.org3 Days
- Church Administration and Management2
- Counseling and Pastoral Care2
- Christian Ethics and Leadership2
- Spiritual Formation and Discipleship2
- Old Testiment Comprehensive #1 - Resource Videos (Required for completion of degree program)19
- 8.01 Introduction to the BIble Survey Course
- 8.12 Background on the Bible – Part 1
- 8.23 Background on the Bible – Part 2
- 8.34 Geography and Literature of the Bible
- 8.45 Old Testament History – Part One
- 8.56 Old Testament History – Part Two
- 8.67 Outline of the Whole Bible
- 8.78 Creation – Part One
- 8.89 Creation – Part Two
- 8.910 Sin and Death
- 8.1011 The Abrahamic Covenant – Part One
- 8.1112 The Abrahamic Covenant – Part Two
- 8.1213 Moses and Deliverance
- 8.1314 The Name of the LORD
- 8.1415 The Law of Moses – Part One
- 8.1516 The Law of Moses – Part Two
- 8.1617 The Witness – Part One
- 8.1718 The Witness – Part Two
- 8.1819 Part One – Summary
- Whole Bible Survey Part #2 (Old Testament cont) - (Required for completion of degree program)17
- 9.11 Introduction to the Bible Survey
- 9.22 The Ways of the Lord – Part One
- 9.33 The Ways of the Lord – Part Two
- 9.44 The Works of the Lord – Part One
- 9.55 The Works of the Lord – Part Two
- 9.66 Joshua and the Conquest
- 9.77 The Redeemer
- 9.88 David’s 5-Point Plan – Part One
- 9.99 David’s 5-Point Plan – Part Two
- 9.1010 The Temple – Part One
- 9.1111 The Temple – Part Two
- 9.1212 Prayer
- 9.1313 Wisdom
- 9.1414 The Prophet – Part One
- 9.1515 The Prophet – Part Two
- 9.1616 The Priest
- 9.1717 Summary of BBS20-34 lectures
- Whole Bible Survey Part 3 (New Testament) - (Required for completion of degree program)18
- 10.01 Introduction to the Bible Survey
- 10.12 The Glory of God (Part 1)
- 10.23 The Glory of God (Part 2)
- 10.34 What the Jews Lost (Part 1)
- 10.45 What the Jews Lost (Part 2)
- 10.56 The Four Gospels (Part 1)
- 10.67 The Four Gospels (Part 2)
- 10.78 The Holy Spirit
- 10.89 The Gospel of Christ (Part 1)
- 10.910 The Gospel of Christ (Part 2)
- 10.1011 Spiritual Survival (Part 1)
- 10.1112 Spiritual Survival (Part 2)
- 10.1213 The Church (Part 1)
- 10.1314 The Church (Part 2)
- 10.1415 The Book of the Revelation
- 10.1516 A New Model of Biblical Interpretation (Part 1)
- 10.1617 A New Model of Biblical Interpretation (Part 2)
- 10.1718 Congratulations!
- Practical Ministry Internship (Fieldwork Requirement)2
