Graduate Certificate in Theology
a 32-credit ministry program consisting of 8 sets of modules, designed for online and home study in self-paced mode. Partially funded by Open Christian Ministries.
Program Description
The Graduate Certificate in Theology is an undergraduate program consisting of eight compulsory Foundation of Faith modules of 32 credits (i.e., 4 credits each) offering an ideal starting point for students who desire to know the Word of God and need a basic biblical foundation for Christian ministry. Students with a Graduate Certificate in Theology may decide to continue to an associate degree in theology by taking additional seven foundational modules.
Module Descriptors
Strategies for Spiritual Harvest
The initial call of Jesus Christ to men was to be spiritually reproductive: Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. His final command, that of the Great Commission, also challenged followers to spiritual reproduction. Using the analogy of the natural harvest, this course focuses on promises of spiritual harvest, things that prevent harvest, and the keys to effective harvest. It communicates the vision which the remainder of Institute training equips students to fulfil.
Foundations of Faith
This course stresses the importance of proper spiritual foundations for life and ministry by focusing on the foundations of the Christian faith identified in Hebrews 6:1: Repentance, faith, baptism, laying on of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment.
Creative Bible Study Methods
This course equips students for personal study of the Word of God after the conclusion of Institute training. Students learn how to study the Bible by book, chapter, paragraph, verse, and word. Other methods taught include biographical, devotional, theological, typological, and topical. Special guidelines for studying Bible poetry and prophecy a represented and students are taught methods of charting and outlining.
Old Testament Survey
This survey provides an overview of the Old Testament. Study outlines of each book of the Bible are provided for further development by the student.
New Testament Survey
This survey provides an overview of the New Testament. Study outlines of each book are provided for further development by the student.
Biblical Theology
The course deals with the core concepts in the Old and New Testament, placing God is the center and the Initiator of spiritual blessings, which He brings to the world in Jesus Christ. Students will be enriched with unifying themes relating to the Messiah, the kingdom of God, the end times, and salvation.
Kingdom Living
The Gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in all the world before the return of the Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 24:14). Understanding of Kingdom principles is necessary if one is to spread the Gospel of the Kingdom. This course focuses on patterns and principles of Kingdom living applicable to life and ministry
Developing a Biblical WorldView
This course examines the Biblical worldview from Genesis through Revelation. God’s plan for the nations of the world from the beginning of time is detailed. Current worldwide spiritual need is also presented.
Course curriculum
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1Strategies for Spiritual Harvest
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2CTH102 Foundations of Faith
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3CTH103 Creative Bible StudyMethods
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4CTH104 Old Testament Survey
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5CTH105 New Testament Survey
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6CTH116 Biblical Theology
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7CTH117 Kingdom Living
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8CTH118 Developing a Biblical Worldview
FAQs
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Applicants for admission must have completed high school studies or equivalent prior learning
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The program is designed for all Christian ministers wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the Christian faith for effective ministry.
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Yes, you can, but we'll challenge you to define your goal first.