Certificate: Rooted and Grounded in Christ

A Certificate in Advanced Biblical, Theological, and Ministry Formation

Have you wanted to dig deeper into the Christian life? To have the tools to better understand the Bible? To grasp the broad landscape of the history of the church that provides resources for current Christian living?  To be able to relate Christian faith to contemporary issues in a progressive context that does not see a contradiction between proclamation of the Good News of Christ and Jesus’ own inaugural sermon on justice? To have some of the advantages of a seminary education in a more accessible way? If so, this certificate and these classes may be for you to contribute to your faith journey.

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Advanced

For ministers and other church members who desire “to rightly handle the word of truth” at a higher level. Are you enjoying your Sunday School classes but want more? This certificate may be ideal for you.

Accessible

This is not a Master’s Program, but it offers a similar kind of advanced preparation that is manageable for those who, for one reason or another, are not pursuing a graduate degree, usually involving a residential seminary, but who are usually actively serving in a church or other kind of ministry.

Progressive

We believe good Scripture and theology study fully supports a progressive outlook for ministry to our world, so this study is done in a progressive context. The application is thus very relevant to contemporary issues.

Online

Classes are fully online usually with face-to-face videoconferences and online forums.

Integrated

It allows for one to be engaged in ministry at one’s location and to quickly relate it to what one is learning. Study and application are thus integrated in the best way for learning.

Affordable

It is very cost-affordable, $195 per course, and scholarships are available.

Rooted in Christian Scripture

Christ Following

Personal Learning

Curriculum includes courses in: Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, Theology, Christian Leadership and Contemporary Issues in Ministry

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