Certificate Programs
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
CHRISTIAN SERVICE CERTIFICATE
Purpose: The Christian Service Certificate is intended for those who want to fulfill their higher calling via the pursuit of higher education, or for those who seek to enhance their understanding of biblical teachings in order to pursue a degree in Christian Service.
Prerequisite: None, unless indicated by school administration.
SERVICE CERTIFICATE: level students may choose any EMPHASIS available to Program by adding 2 courses in the EMPHASIS of stud
Class and Textbook
BI 101 INTRO TO THE BIBLE
“A General Introduction to the Bible” By: Norman L. GeislerHI 102 CHURCH HISTORY
“Church History in Plain Language” 4th Edition By: Bruce L. ShelleyPM 102 DEVELOPING SERVANT LEADERS
“Doing Church as a Team” By: Wayne CordeiroTH 101C BIBLE DOCTRINE
“A Survey of Bible Doctrine” By: Charles C. RyriePM 103 CHURCH GROWTH
“Radical Reformission” By: Mark DriscollBI 109 HERMENEUTICS
“Hermeneutics” By: Henry A. VirklerPHIL 105 CULTS AND NEW RELIGIONS
“Encyclopedia of Cults and Religions” By: John AnkerbergPM 106 PREACHOLOGY
“Preaching Manual” Co Author: Rev. Angel M. RuizESC 101 ESCHATOLOGY
Rose Guide to: “End Times Prophecy”PM 108 AD MINISTRY
“The Nuts and Bolts of Church Administration” By: Thomas F. TumblinPSY 313 FEAR AND FAITH
“Fear and Faith: Finding the Peace Your Heart Craves” by Trillia J. NewbellPHIL 102 GOD’S PROVISION
“God's Provision for All” By: Leighton Flower
CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES DEGREE
Purpose: The Christian Ministry Degree explores the fundamental principles and practices of Christian ministry. The primary objective of this program is to cultivate critical thinking skills within a Christian framework, while also providing support for students interested in pursuing a career in educational ministry within various church settings, such as Sunday School, junior high, high school, or college ministry. Moreover, it has significant value for those who possess an inclination towards the mission field, Home Bible Studies, or the teaching ministry.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHRISTIAN SERVICE CERTIFICATE or its equivalent with a “C” or higher for each course
Class and Textbook
BI 201 TAKING A STAND
“Taking a Stand for the Bible” By: AnkerbergHI 202 THE WEASLEY VISION
“Recapturing the Wesleys' Vision” by Paul W. ChilcoteBI 209 BIBLICAL REFERENCE
“Commonly Misunderstood Bible Verses: By: Ron RhodesTH 202 THE TRINITY
“Our God is Triune” Edited: Michael R. BurgosPHIL 205 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
“Philosophy of Religion” By: Evans & ManisPM 395 PREACHING IN THE 21ST CENTURY
“Spirit Filled Preaching in the 21st century” By: Mark L. Williams & Lee Roy MartinPM 202A CHURCH LOGISTICS
“Dangerous Church” By: John BishopHI 206 DENOMINATIONS
“The Complete Guide to Christian Denominations” By: Ron RhodesPM 203 EVERY PASTOR
“What Every Pastor Should Know” By: McIntosh & ArnESC 201 CHRIST’S RETURN
“The Second Coming” By: John MacArthurHI 201 CHRISTIAN HISTORY
“Twenty Questions that Shaped World Christian History” By: Derek CooperPHIL 208 JESUS FREAKS
“Jesus Freaks” DC Talk and the Voice of the MartyrsPM 202B CHURCHLESS
“Churchless” By: Barna & KinnamanTH 206 WESLEYAN THEOLOGY
“The Story of God” By: Michael LodahlPSY 311 UNCONSCIOUS LIVING
“10 min Mindfulness” By: Scott & Barrie DavenportPHIL 387 SPIRIT-FILLED MINISTRY
“The Holy Spirit” By: Tim HillPM 208B LIFE AND MINISTRY
“The Renegade Pastor” By: Nelson SearcyHI 201 CHRISTIAN HISTORY
“Twenty Questions that Shaped World Christian History” By: Derek Cooper