Certificate Programs

CERTIFICATE IN BIBLICAL STUDIES

30 semester hours

Purpose:

The Certificate in Biblical Studies will provide personal and spiritual enrichment as well as foundational preparation for ministry through a basic understanding of the Scriptures, growth in godliness, and introductory exposure to ministry principles and practice. It is the initial component of a degree program for persons undecided about the specific focus of their future ministry.

Academic Information:

The one-year curriculum (30 semester hours) is designed to provide a practical bridge between secular education and vocational or lay ministry.

For those who terminate their study after one year, the Certificate marks completion, but those who wish to continue may apply for entrance into a degree program.

Certificate courses are:

COURSE TITLE	CREDIT HOURS
CBIB 5110 OT Survey: Genesis - Poetical Books	(3)
CBIB 5111 OT Survey: Prophets	(3)
CBIB 5130 NT Survey:	(3)
CBIB 5410 Hermeneutics	(3)
CEVA 5110 Introduction to Personal Evangelism	(3)
CMIS 5111 Global Missions and the Church	(3)
CTHE 5110 Doctrine of Christian Religions: Survey	(3)
CTHE 5550 Principles of Discipleship	(3)
Free Elective	(3)
CMIN 5900 Field Ed: Foundations of Ministry	(3)

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CERTIFICATE OF MINISTRY

36 semester hours

Purpose:

The Certificate of Ministry is design to provide advanced study in preparation for non-pastoral leadership roles in ministries and vocational work. Students will be given the opportunity to develop, organize, conduct, and evaluate church ministries in order to develop skill sets and competencies that are necessary for effective ministry leadership. Particular emphasis is given to the concept of servant leadership in the preparation of ministry leaders for the local church.

Program Fundamentals

• Gain a thorough understanding of servant leadership as it relates to church ministry and vocational work.
  
  
• Build communication, teamwork, and management skills necessary for successful ministry leadership.
  
  
• Learn the competencies that are necessary for successful ministry in your area of interest.

Academic Information:

The curriculum (36 semester hours) is designed to provide a practical bridge between secular education and vocational or lay ministry.

For those who terminate their study after the 36 semester hours, the Certificate marks completion, but those who wish to continue may apply for entrance into a degree program.

Certificate courses are:

COURSE TITLE	CREDIT HOURS
CBIB 5110 OT Survey: Genesis - Poetical Books	(3)
CBIB 5111 OT Survey: Prophets	(3)
CBIB 5130 NT Survey:	(3)
CBIB 5410 Hermeneutics	(3)
CEVA 510 Evangelism	(3)
CMIS 5111 Church History	(3)
CTHE 5110 Introduction of Theology	(3)
CPM 5201 Homiletics I	(3)
CPM 5202 Homiletics II	(3)
CTHE4280 Introduction to Christian Ethics	(3)
CPM3240 Foundations of Christian Leadership	(3)
CMIN 5900 Field Ed: Foundations of Ministry	(3)

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Sword of the Spirit Bible Institute
Extension of Richmond Virginia Seminary
4417 Douglas Street, NE
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-7724

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Dr. Earl A. Ross, President/Founder
Ms. Jean Stevens, Registrar
Dr. Seretha Renee Pearsall, Dean of Students