Certificate Programs

These challenging certificate programs can greatly expand your preparation for serving Christ and His Church. They are designed to better equip you to fulfill God's call on your life. Courses for both certificates are offered through eBerkshire and Independent Study as well as via Local Learning Centers. Specific requirements for the two certificate programs are described below.

Pastoral Studies Certificate

This program is designed to provide you with many of the basic skills needed to minister effectively in today's world. The goals are to enable you to:

Interpret and communicate the teachings of Scripture more accurately
Understand and carry out some of the basic functions of pastoral ministry
Lead others in the utilization of their gifts for Christian service
Understand and appreciate the heritage of the Advent Christian Church
Better understand the church and its global mission

This certificate includes an internship and ten of the following courses:

Required Courses

Survey of the Old Testament (TB01a) *

Survey of the New Testament (TB01b) *

Basics of Christian Theology (TB02)

Christianity Through the Ages (TB03)

Advent Christian Theology (TB04)

Introduction to Pastoral Theology (TB06)

Great Doctrines (TB13)

*These two courses are to be taken first before registering for any of the other courses for this certificate.

Elective Courses (choose three of the courses below)

Eschatology (TB05)

Dealing With Church Conflict (TB07)

Introduction to New Testament Greek (TB12)

Advent Christian Theology (TP45)

Principles of Church Growth (TG41)

Church Growth In Action (TG42)

Theology in the City (URBMIN200)

Urban Social Issues: People, Problems, and Policy (URBMIN201/SOC205)

History of the Urban Church: Ministry and Impact (URBMIN202)

Leadership Development Certificate

This program is designed to provide basic knowledge of the Scripture and skills to more effectively discern the Lord's will through His Word. The goals are to enable you to: