Birmingham Theological Seminary
Certificate
Ministry

Certificate of
Ministry
The Certificate of Ministry is primarily designed for those who desire training in ministry, but do not meet the requirements for or do not wish to pursue the master’s degree. This certificate offers students a basic theological and practical ministry foundation that will be helpful as they seek to serve in the Kingdom community. Students pursuing this certificate may choose from 3 concentrations areas: Pastoral Leadership, Christian Education, or Missions. The Pastoral Leadership track, in accordance with the historical theological position held by the mainstream of evangelical churches, is limited to male students preparing for ordination. (Refer to “The Role of Women in the Church a Rationale for the BTS Position)

Old Testament (6)
OT1021-23 Old Testament Studies I, II, III

New Testament (4)
NT2022, 23 New Testament Studies I, II

Systematic Theology (4)
ST3511 Survey of Systematic Theology
ST3550 Bible Interpretation

Historical Theology (2)
HT4641 Church History in America

Practical Theology (4)
PT5527 Communications I
PT5621 Conflict Resolution in the Church

Concentration (10)
(Pastoral Leadership, Christian Education)

Total Credit Hours - 30

Pastoral Leadership Concentration (10)
PT5631 Theology and Practice of Administration
PT5637 Personal Evangelism
PT5722 Expository Preaching
PT5733 Leadership Development
BC7501 Introduction to Biblical Counseling

Christian Education Concentration (10)
PT5602 Biblical Principles of Christian Education
PT5641 Curriculum Review and Development
PT5673 Ministry of Teaching
PT5712 Pedagogy of Christian Education
PT5626 Ministry to Children, Youth & Families

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