PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Certificate in Ministry and Theology (Cert.Min.Th.)
About the Program
The Certificate in Ministry and Theology (Cert.Min.Th.) program at Christ Institute of Theology within Kerygma University offers a focused theological education consisting of eight core courses complemented by a specialized ministry track designed to equip ministry leaders with both foundational knowledge and targeted expertise in their area of calling. The eight core courses provide essential grounding in theological disciplines, while the specialized ministry track allows students to concentrate on specific areas of ministry aligned with their vocational direction and spiritual gifts. The program places particular emphasis on episcopal ministry and leadership, exploring the historical, Biblical, ecumenical, and contextual frameworks of church leadership while examining patristic theology, sacramental theology, and liturgical theology.
Curriculum
In order to graduate with a Certificate in Ministry and Theology (Cert.Min.Th.), the student must satisfactorily pass the following courses:
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Introduction to First Testament (Old Testament) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Second Testament (New Testament) | 3 | |
| Church History I | 3 | |
| Introduction to Biblical Exegesis | 3 | |
| Missiology and Ecclesiology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Christian Ethics | 3 | |
| Introduction to Apologetics | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sacramental and Liturgical Theology | 3 | |
| Specialized Ministry Tracks - (chose one) | ||
| Episcopal Studies (w/Bishop David Maldonado, ThD) | 6 | |
| African Christianity (w/Overseer Brandon McCrae, DMin) | 6 | |
| Women in Ministry (w/Rev. Sabrina Ellis, DMin) | 6 | |
| Transformational Urban Faith Leadership (w/Bishop Alfred Johnson, DMin) | 6 | |
| Expository Preaching (w/Bishop Brian Keith Hodges, DEdMin) | 6 | |
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling (w/Rev. Stephen Dunleavey, MA, LPCC-S) | 6 | |
| Note: Specialized ministry tracks consist of two distinct learning experiences: Part A and Part B. Part A is delivered through an immersive Intensive, providing concentrated instruction and hands-on engagement (these are sometimes offered as in person experiences). Part B follows as a standard 12 week course offering, allowing students to deepen their learning and apply insights gained from Part A. | ||