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Program

The certification program includes the following seven classes:

1. Three core courses:
   • Evangelism and Discipleship
   • Administration and Ministry
   • Gospel Proclamation or Small-Group Ministry
     
     
2. Two electives in area of interest and calling.
   
   Examples:
   • Children's Ministry
   • Youth Ministry
   • Adult Ministry
   • Urban Ministry
   • Cross-cultural Ministry
   • History of Missions
   • Campus Ministry
   • Ministry and the Arts
   • Performance and Social Change
   • Theatre and Christian Community
   • Soul Care through the Stages of Life
   • Other approved courses
     
     
3. A year-long internship in an approved ministry, which includes significant responsibility, careful supervision and mentoring (completed during the junior or senior year)
   
   
4. Theology of Ministry (a year-long capstone course taken concurrently with the internship)
   
   
5. Strongly recommended, though not required:
   • Introduction to the Christian Faith, Christian Spirituality, or Christian Theology
   • New Testament, Paul, Romans, or Shalom Theology
   • Religion in America or History of Christianity I or II
   • World Religions