Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry
The Graduate Certificate Program:
The Graduate Certificate Program will require the satisfactory completion of twenty-four (24) credit hours of graduate-level courses. To earn a certificate, students must complete eight (8) three-hour courses (See Course List).
CMIN 520 Theological Interpretation of the Old Testament
CMIN 525 Theological Interpretation of the New Testament
CMIN 531 History of Christianity I
CMIN 532 History of Christianity II
CMIN 545 Homiletics
CMIN 510 Religious and Social Thought of Howard Thurman
CMIN 550 Preaching in the African-American Tradition
CMIN 560 Christian Ethics
The graduate certificate in Christian ministry Vertical CURRICULUM = 24 credit hours
Students can choose to take two courses (6 credits) each 8-week session and complete the program in two semesters. Or one course (3 credits) each 8-Week session and complete the program in four semesters.
FALL – 1st 8 WEEKS CMIN 520 Theological Interpretation of the Old Testament CMIN 531 History of Christianity I |
SPRING – 1st 8 WEEKS CMIN 510 Religious and Social Thought of Howard Thurman CMIN 545 Homiletics |
FALL – 2nd 8 WEEKS CMIN 525 Theological Interpretation of the New Testament CMIN 532 History of Christianity II |
SPRING – 2nd 8 WEEKS CMIN 550 Preaching in the African-American Tradition CMIN 560 Christian Ethics |
Admissions Requirements:
The Graduate Certificate Program in Christian Ministry is open to students with a Bachelor's degree in any major discipline. Candidates for the Certificate in Christian Ministry should have a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0-point scale (or equivalent). Students can transfer in up to six (6) graduate credit hours.
All applicants should submit the following documents:
- Completed application form
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary academic institutions