Ministry Leadership
Is a Ministry Leadership Certificate for Me?
The Ministry Leadership Certificate provides individuals with the foundational teachings in scripture and the practices of the Christian faith. Completion of the Ministry Leadership Certificate will better equip a lay person who might be leading a small congregation or assisting in the ministry in their organization.
Classes taken in the Ministry Leadership Certificate program can be applied toward a bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Studies and Youth Ministry.
Courses
Required Courses
THEO215 Understanding the Old Testament
THEO216 Understanding the New Testament
THEO301 Systematic Theology I
THEO302 Systematic Theology II
MIN 325 Basic Preaching
MIN 420 Evangelism
Course Descriptions
THEO215 Understanding the Old Testament
Learners in this course undertake a study of the Hebrew scriptures, seeking to understand them in their original context and thus their significance for today. Prerequisite: THEO200
THEO216 Understanding the New Testament
This course covers the origin and development of the Christian religion as expressed in the New Testament. We will seek to understand the Christian scriptures in their original context and thus their significance for today. Prerequisites: THEO200 and THEO215
THEO301 Systematic Theology I
This course provides an introduction to the best practices of Christian thinkers to equip pastors and youth pastors with interpretive tools for helping people understand the Christian faith. The focus of this course is on methods (critical tools) for the interpretive role of pastor/youth pastor. Recommended Prerequisite: PHIL225
THEO302 Systematic Theology II
This course provides a study of the core teachings of the Christian faith and the means by which the church through the centuries has come to organize these teachings. This course shows the deep internal relationships between the various teachings and how they shape both individual and communal Christian life.
MIN 325 Basic Preaching
Though a form of public speaking, preaching is different in many important respects. This course is designed to help the learner develop skills in delivering a sermon.
MIN 420 Evangelism
This course is designed to help the learner gain theoretical and practical education in Christian evangelism.
Admission Requirements
Anyone interested in completing the Certificate in Ministry Leadership may complete a Southwestern College Professional Studies Application for Admission. The six courses comprising the Ministry Leadership Certificate can be completed in nine months or less and there are no prerequisites.
Individuals completing the Ministry Leadership Certificate at Southwestern College may apply these 18 credit hours earned toward either the Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Studies or the Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry offered by Southwestern College Professional Studies.
The Ministry Leadership Certificate is offered in an online format. Courses are delivered in 6-week sessions to allow maximum flexibility for busy professionals.
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