Academy of Religious Studies
Professional Ministerial Certification Diploma Programs
Chaplaincy Nevada training is biblically based, which emphasizes Christ as the central figure and paradigm for all Christianity. Chaplains Certification and Academy studies and materials are endorsed after satisfying its specific education and training objectives outlined by the authority of Messages of Faith Ministry, E.D. and governing Chaplains body, of religious trainers. Chaplain Academy Body of Members must be Professionals in Education, Training, Pastors, Assoc. Pastors, Elders, Sr. Chaplains, Licensed Psych./Counseling.
Preamble: Chaplaincy is grounded in initiating, developing, discipling, and bringing an appropriate amount of education and training under Messages of Faith Ministry, and its Chaplaincy Nevada division through the Academy and Basic Religious Studies. This includes: Religious Studies and further education, Professional trained Overseer's, Teamwork and Collaboration, Ethical Practice which guides decision making and professional behavior, Confidentiality which respects the privacy of chaplains personal and educational information.
Academy Director
BCChaplain Laquieta Cooks
Evaluations are accepted up to 7-14 days from the class completion date.
GRADUATES:
Professional Certificate Programs & Graduation
Ministerial Board Certification Graduate Programs
GRADUATION APPLICATIONS: OPEN: Applications & Essays are due no later than April 12th 7:00PM.
SR Chaplain Graduation: Earn your in-house credits, complete your required classes. Essays are now being accepted for Spring 2024
BC Chaplain Graduation: Earn your in-house credits, complete your required classes. Must submit required Essays prior (4 wks.) to graduation.
Step 1 Submit your Application early to be added Step 2 Submit your Essay for completion and Approval on time.
Academy Course Levels
LEVEL 100 COURSE: Basic Chaplaincy Certification: (Must Complete for Basic/Ordination) 28hrs,
Certificate Training: The Chaplains Basic training is an extraordinary and vigorous training course of commitment for completing its Phase I & 2 training, with a continuance of discipleship training through Phase 3.
Session 1. Chaplaincy
Introduction. What is Chaplaincy? Who is a Chaplain? Chaplain Requirements &Training. Emergency Role. Non-Emergency Chaplains.
Ministry, The Minister, Prayer, Prayer warriors, Cont. Education. Church Liaisons. Outreach Providers.
Session 2.
Law Enforcement /CIT. Warning Signs of Mental Illness- Alcohol & Drug Abuse. Elements of Crisis Intervention & Crisis Communication.
Session 3.
Gangs. Youth and Domestic Violence. Gangs and Schools. Signs and Symbols of Gangs. Female Gang Associates.
Session 4.
Religions, Interfaith Importance & Practices, Discipleship, Forgiveness, Community Services.
Review. Exam.
LEVEL 200 COURSE: Chaplains Ordination: (Must Complete for Ordination/Academy) 14 hrs.
Certificate Training on Ordination & Anointing Sacraments.
Anointing Ceremony-Church Recommendation Needed
Session 1:
-Power & Authority of God -Repentance -Faith in God -Great Commission
-Why Ordination? -What is Ordination? -Consecration. -Ordination Responsibilities
Study Packet:
-Divinity - Grace -Salvation -Anointing -Leadership -Evangelism
Session 2: Application
-Understanding how to apply Bible Principles in Ministry.
-The application and usage of Scripture.
-Application and Principles of Ministering, Preaching, Teaching, etc.
-The Role of Chaplains & Church
(Basic/Ord Training Total Combined: 42 hrs. ($1050 Value) Student Cost: No Fee)
LEVEL 300 COURSE: SR Chaplain Graduates 175 hrs. (Value $4375) Student Cost: No Fee
Chaplaincy Academy of Religious Studies & SR Chaplain Graduate Ceremony.
Christian Apologetics Defending the Faith 101: Sessions: 8 32hrs.
Instructor BC Chaplain Michael Thrower
Essentials of the Christian Faith. Christian Apologetics is the discipline of defending a religious position through the systematic use of scripture and information. Early Christian writers (c. 120–220) who defended their faith against critics and recommended their faith to outsiders were called apologists.
Topics:
-The Heart of Apologetics -Bible Writings and Authorship -Christian Mandate from the Bible -Homosexuality Marriage -Denom. Offshoots of Christianity -Carnal Christians -The Truth of the Gospel -Social Issues (Politics/Abortion/Science) -Repentance & Salvation -Jesus & the Resurrection
Homiletics Apprenticeship-Sermons, Bible Studies, Prayer Warriors: Sessions: 6 30 hrs.
Instructor BC Chaplain Karen Atlantic
The art of preaching, writing, and delivering sermons. Toastmaster style, Prep & Workshop Class Templates are used in all 3 categories for creating individual presentations, and delivering them within the classroom. Online assignments include videos.
Topics:
-Sermons -Bible Studies -Prayer
-Intern: Participation= 3 In-field events.
Services Course: Baptisms, Communion, Weddings, Funerals: Sessions 2: 10 hrs
Part 1: Baptism/Communion: Instructor: SR Chaplain Estrellita
Learn about the Sacraments as effective signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church a Christian rite recognized as of particular importance and significance of religious tradition and ceremony.
Topics:
-Session 1. -Baptisms - Communion
-Session 2. -Funerals -Weddings
Biblical Studies: Sessions (Total) 4 SR Chaplain Dorla Sessions: 4 20 hrs.
Part 1: Bible OT & NT: Sessions 2:
66 Books Include: Old Testament Genesis - Malachi. New Testament: Matthew – Revelation.The Torah (Law), the Neviim (Prophets) &
Ketuvim (Writings). Learn the essentials of the Bible by studying the different break-down and sections of each book..
Topics:
-Genesis -Exodus -Leviticus - Numbers -Deuteronomy -Gospels: Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John -History: Book of Acts -Pauline Epistles: Romans -
Philemon -General Epistles: Hebrews - Jude -Prophecy: Book of Revelation
Part 2: Bible Foundations: Sessions 2:
Build a firm foundation for biblical understanding through basic Bible content and beliefs, understand what it means, and learn to apply it to yours, and other lives.
Topics:
-What is Baptism of the Holy Spirit -What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit -Deep and Abiding Fellowship with Jesus -Gods Perfect Choice
-What is the Great Commission -What is the Second Coming of Christ -How to have Great Faith in God
Evangelism: Sessions: 2 10 hrs.
Instructor BC Chaplain Karen Atlantic
Christian evangelism explains the necessity of repentance and faith, and salvation through the grace of God alone, through faith alone in Jesus Christ. Biblical Evangelism is not defined by man made methodologies. Rather, Biblical Evangelism is defined by biblical, historical, and systematic theology.
Topics:
-Evangelism -The Evangelist -Prayer -Crisis -Lost Souls -Salvation
Clergy Training: (1st Unit of CPT) Sessions: 4 20 hrs.
Instructor:
Learning counseling techniques, and training for clergy helps provide the advantage of being both trained in traditional counseling methods, and in the application of biblical truths and scripture, while helping others to resolve problems and crisis issues with the help of God's Word.
Topics: Into 101-Addictions -Mental Health -Addictions -Christian Coach/CPE
Book of Revelation: Sessions: 4 18 hrs.
Instructor: BC Chaplain Michael
Discover and learn about the book and mysteries of Revelation.
Topics:
Included: * The Past "Have Seen" *The 7 Churches *The Present "Things That Are" *7 Seals, Trumpets, Vials *The Future “Shall be hereafter” *The Return of Jesus*Battle of Armageddon *White Throne Judgment and more!
Levels of Heaven & Hell: Sessions 2 hrs. 10hrs;
Instructor: BC Chaplains Michael & Laquieta
The understanding of the different levels Heaven and the levels of Hell
Topics: Included are, Are Heaven & Hell literal places-3 levels of Heaven-Degrees of Rewards- Degrees of joy- Bible terms of hell- Different degrees of sin.
Hermeneutics: It Is Written: Sessions 2 10 hrs.
Instructor: BC Chaplain Laquieta
Hermeneutics is the science and art of Biblical interpretation and examination. It is a science because there are laws that guide it. It is an art because the laws must be skillfully applied.
The term comes from the Greek verb ἑρμηνεύω meaning to translate, to interpret.
Topics: Overview- Origin & History- Interpretation of Scripture- Inductive Study & Method- Poor Methods- Divine Structure- Narratives- Jesus Said.
Spiritual Realm: Gifts & Warfare: Sessions 2. 10 hrs.
Instructor: SR Chaplain Dorla
The Bible, however, has much to say about the spirit realm because our Heavenly Father Yahweh dwells there. His only Son “which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen, which our hands have handled, the Word of Life” (lJohn 1:1) has come down to the physical, material world and manifested Himself to mankind.
Fear of the spirit world exists because we have been conditioned to think primarily of demonic or satanic activities of evil associated with spirits. In fact, the Adversary is an evil spirit and captain of the fallen angels who also rebelled, Jude 6.
Peter warns us to be alert and aware of the Adversary’s intentions: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour” (1Pet. 5:8).
Topics include: The understanding, and is it real? 1. Spiritual Warfare 2. Spiritual Gifts
Leadership-Vision Ministry: Sessions 1 5 hrs.
Instructor:
Topics include Leadership styles, Different Types of Leadership, Top Qualities of a Great Leader Characteristics of a Leader, Ministry Leadership, Clergy Leadership, Principles of Servantry, Leadership, The importance of Vision in Christian Ministry and more!
LEVEL 400: NON GRADUATE ACADEMY & SPECIALTY CLASSES
Daughters of God
Grow Your Own Ministry
Skills 1 & 2 & 3
Spiritual Recovery
Color of Forgiveness
The Epistles
LEVEL 500 SEMINARY MINISTERIAL ECCLESIASTIC CERT 208 hrs. (Value $5200.00) Student Cost: No Fee
Ministerial Seminarian Graduate: Must complete the basic ministerial Seminary religious studies required course of approximately160 in-classroom hrs. (this does not include lab/assignment times). The Seminary graduation period is approximately 12months-18months of class completion. A 2500 Word Essay “My Philosophy on Christian Faith” This must be approved prior to Seminary Graduation, and an online Graduation application must be submitted to be considered for Graduation.
What is Seminary: It prepares students to become ministers, a place or establishment for teaching and learning, a school for training religious leaders. It is theology, generally to prepare them for ordination to serve as clergy, in academics, or mostly in Christian ministry.
Homiletics-Apprenticeship: Sessions: 6 30 hrs.
The art of preaching, writing, and delivering sermons. (Included in SR & BCC grad requirements)
Bible Studies-Biblical Foundation: Sessions 4 18 hrs.
Understanding the essentials of the Bible and its foundation. (Included in SR & BCC grad requirements)
Apologetics: Sessions 8 32 hrs.
The essentials of the Christian Faith. (Included in SR & BCC grad requirements)
Heaven & Hell: The understanding of the different levels Heaven and the levels of Hell. (Included in SR & BCC grad requirements)
Revelation: Sessions 4 18 hrs.
Discover and learn about the book and mysteries of Revelation. (Included in SR & BCC grad requirements)
Hermeneutics: Sessions 2 10 hrs.
The science and art of Biblical interpretation and examination. (Included in SR & BCC grad requirements)
Spiritual Realm: Sessions 2 . 10 hrs.
The Gifts & The Warfare. (Included in SR & BCC grad requirements)
Philosophy & Church History: Sessions: 2 10 hrs.
Study the history of world philosophy, Christian philosophy, and church history. (Included in Seminary grad requirements)
Holy Trinity: Sessions 2 10 hrs.
The Trinity Doctrine of the One God who eternally exists as three distinct Persons. (Included in Seminary grad requirements)
Eschatology/Biblical Language Translations: Sessions 2 10hrs.
The study of what Scripture teaches about the end times. (Included in Seminary grad requirements). The importance of Biblical language
and translation.
Theology & Ministry (Included in CPT grad requirements) 20 hrs.
Pastoral Care (Included in CPT grad requirements) CPT) 20 hrs.
Clergy Training: (Included in CPT & SR Grad Requirements) 20 hrs.
LEVEL 600 BCC MINISTERIAL PROFESSIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATE: 235 hrs. ($5875 Value) Student Cost: No Fee
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Requirements include completion of all 3 programs, 1. Academy SR Chaplain 2. CPT 3. Task-force Completions.
ACADEMY SPECIALTY COURSE: CPT
NSCTF- CHAPLAIN TASK-FORCE (NSCTF)
Classroom/Event/Zoom Protocol & Etiquette
1. Professionalism- Expertise, competency, readiness, courtesy and respect should always be at the forefront when providing trainings, special events, etc., regardless if it is located with online zoom or live on location/classroom from instructors, presenters, hosts, leaders, and attendees.
2. Zoom: Leader/Hosts have the authority to oversee and control the online event and should always command the direction of the presentations, presenters, rules, guidelines, tools, materials, behavior, attendees, etc. The authority utilized must fall within the scope of MOFM Protocol that exists within the Ministry.
3. In Class: Instructors/hosts have the authority to oversee and control the setting, rules, training, and attendees insofar as the training topics, conversation, information, behavior, mood, attendees, etc. The authority utilized must fall within the scope of MOFM Protocol that exists within the Ministry.
4. Personal politics are not allowed and will not be discussed during trainings etc., unless it is part of the curriculum/ topic, or scheduled such as, i.e. Apologetics, Faith Is Live on current event segments.
5. ZOOM: All events and trainings must adhere to the same professionalism as conducted within live in-house facilities/classrooms.
6. Chaplains are invited to attend scheduled Zoom classes during unforeseen times and for their convenience to start or to maintain their trainings and/or townhalls, special events etc.
7. It is the privilege and pleasure of the Ministry and online leadership hosts to provide these opportunities to each one of you to help further your training.
8. Chaplain attendees are asked to adhere to the same professionalism whether their attendance is on location/classroom or on zoom from the very comfort of your home.
9. Follow the direction/instruction of your instructor/host
10. Instructors may remove any attendee for ignoring /disrupting any class protocol in-house or online.
11. Zoom online:
-Find somewhere comfortable to sit on a sofa/chair, a table, a desk
-Preparation- pen, paper, materials, Bible
-Proper comfortable attire
-Quiet space to train and interact
-Usage of the same in-classroom etiquette
-Manners and respect always
I n Class:
1, Come prepared with writing tools, home assignments, text/manual/handouts/Bible materials in print or digital.
2.Be on time for class: Zoom & Inhouse
3.Respect and courtesy is an absolute at all times.
4. Dress appropriately at all times, No "shorts". No heavy perfumes etc. due to others allergies.
5. Follow the instructors classroom/assignment direction
6.SIlence cellphones during class
7. CVD 19- follow the instructors and registration cdc rules sent to each student. per class, and all classroom regulations.
8, Snacks and drinks are permitted during the break sessions.
9. Always clean up your desk area before leaving for the next class.
10. No loitering on the premises after classes.
11, Chaplains are responsible for printing their own materials
12. Sorry no guests or children at any time
13. No personal product sales
14 No personal group prayer during class/classroom except for praying in/out of class.
15 Inform your instructor when you are going to be late to class
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or ADA (42 U.S.C. § 12101) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. It affords similar protections against discrimination to Americans with disabilities as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which made discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, and other characteristics illegal, and later sexual orientation
A. Disabilities: Continued: Contact your instructor prior to the class start date and advise them of your disability, or special needs to take into account and consideration so the instructor may properly work with you in class and on zoom to meet your comfort and needs.
Disabilities: Zoom application has not changed, attendees have the option to post a picture of themselves or showcase their name for attendance rather than go live/appear on zoom and therefore it allows them the ability to work from comfort and any position, room and location within their own setting, and still have complete function and participation in and throughout all classes and events.
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CPR- 2yr Cert
Grant Writing 1 & 2
Relationships
Psalms & Proverbs
Prophets & Kings
Parables & Miracles
1 Barry Mainardi
2 Debbie Damron
3 Victorya Campe
4 Laquieta Cooks
5 Charles Cooks
6 Rick Voskuhl
7 Maryann Hart
8 Pamela Poston
9 Walter Poston
10 Carol Russell
11 Anthony Williams
12 Lynn Williams
13 Michael Thrower
14 Sally St John
15 Diana Reyes
16 Kathryn Rios
17 Ryan Creelman
18 Bryan Ostaszewski
19 Hudson Griffith
20 Shelea Griffith
21 Annette Pflaum
22 Jessie Wilson
23 Deidre Lucas
24 Tamia Dow
25 Trudy Gale
26 Jon Ponder
27 Marshaun Winston
28 Dorla Stewart
29 Charlotte Shields-Dancy
30 Karen Atlantic
31Debra Tyus
32Jaqueline Lyke
33 Todd Wellman
34 Carol Tidd
35 Ty Chew
36 Edna Adesoro
37 Joni Papsch
38 Ron Russell
39 Rocky Dickerson
40 Chris Stoltzfus
41 Alice Coulson
42 Gracie Spaight
43 Maryann Hart
44 Shirley Davis
45 Lovie Ringgold
46 Mary Netti Moreau
47 Ruth Riley
48 Jack Anthony
49 Jesse Patino
50 Diane Rivera
51 Dwayne Jackson Sr
52 Renee Ni
53 Leo Magrdichian
54 Marilyn Moon
55. David Moon
56.Karen Nickels
57 Christina Seastrunk
58 Keith Brooks
59 Emanuel Gunter
60 Bonnie Norris
61 Sharon Sampson
62 Michael Drapp
63 Janine Crossley
64 Anita Daniels
Academy Endorsing Body
Academy Director of Training: BCChaplain Laquieta: Academy Lead Training Instructor
Chaplaincy Advisory Board Vice Chair. Pastor Laquieta is a Senior/Lead Pastor of Unity Christian Center Ministry. She has a has a Theology Bachelors Degree from the. Minnesota School of Theology and is a Graduate of Sonship School. She is a CCDC-METRO Program Volunteer for the Juvenile Section/Unit. Laquieta is an ordained Chaplain, a Pastor, and NV State licensed Minister. She is a Christian published author.
BCChaplain: Victorya Campe. MOFM Founder & Chaplaincy Executive Director
Victorya has worked in education and training since 1995, programs co-sponsored with CCSN Continuing Education and from 97 with UNLV division of EO. She worked with CCSN Customized training on Welfare to Work co sponsored program from 96-97. She developed and created a co-sponsored professional programs education and training with NAFD, UNLV, & CCSN since 1995, and currently continues developing training Syllabus' , proposals, objectives, materials, catalog descriptions, etc..She created and developed the Chaplaincy Nevada training and education academy with outlines, objectives, materials, etc. as well as with AB team effort and instructors, from 2007-current. She is a Christian published author.
Academy Consultant: BCC Michael Thrower
Michael is an ordained Chaplain, and a Licensed Minister with the State of Nevada. Michael serves as the Chair for the Chaplains Advisory Board elected in January 2016. He is an Academy of Religious studies graduate SR Chaplain, a graduate and instructor of CPE, and the Chaplaincy Instructional Trainer for "train the trainer". Michael teaches for the Chaplaincy Academy, on Discipleship, Apologetics, Apprenticeship, CPE-Pastoral Care, and previously taught Bible Foundation and Evangelism. He is a 2013 Graduate from the School of Evangelism at Second Baptist Church-LV where he has served on multiple ministries. His focus has been on mentoring youth, which he began in 1992 as a volunteer and has now founded Community Connect, Inc., a charitable 501(c)3 organization that focuses on mentoring at-risk youth in Las Vegas. He is a Casa Grande Prison Bible Studies Teacher. He is a Purchasing Supervisor for the Clark County School District. Michael serves as the lead for the CCSD (Clark County School District) Police Chaplain program and he is the Coordinator for Adopt-A-Cop Nevada: 1 Prayer, 1 Prayer Warrior, 1 Officer, 1 Day at a time ~ 4 Life ~
Academy Advisor Asst. BCC Della Frank: AB & Educational Board Member
Della is a graduate from Christ for the Nations (CFNI) Bible Institute with an Associate of Practical Theology degree. Her undergraduate studies earned her a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education in World Languages - Spanish, and a minor in Physical Education from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Della earned a Master of Education degree in Advanced Teaching and Leadership with an emphasis in Administration from Sierra Nevada College and she has additional Nevada endorsements in English Language Acquisition and Development as well as in Technological Innovations from Southern Utah University. Della Frank is a commissioned worker by the International Network of Commissioned Workers for the International Church of Las Vegas (ICLV).
Academy Advisor Asst. : BCChaplain Barry Mainardi: Administration Director
Barry has a minor in Theology and Philosophy from the University of Dayton. He is an Ordained NV State Licensed Minister. He is the MOFM Ministry Admin Director and his dept. is in charge of all classroom/graduate transcripts. Barry is a Las Vegas Mayor’s Faith Initiative – Human Trafficking Co-Chair; NV Coalition to Prevent the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Prevention & Training Sub-Committees; and a F.R.E.E. International Las Vegas Representative.
65 Linda Bell
66 Sandra Lewis
67 Lawrence Finney
68 Karen Leardi
69 Elizabeth Norman
70 Mary Camp
71 Estrellita Perry
72 Pairote Phruksukarn
73 Hilda Espades
74 Monica Manig
75 Andrew Newell
76 Shirley Lyons
77 Hector Noguez
78 Kimberley Johnson
79 Anita Garcia
80 Della Frank
Academy Chaplain Instructors / Trainees
New Instructors/Subs must complete 1-Shadow class & 3-Practice labs to advance from
an Academy intermediary instructor to becoming an Academy residency instructor.
Residency-Michael Thrower Residency-Ryan Creelman Residency-Leo Magrdichian
Residency-Laquieta Cooks Residency-Tray Jenkins Residency-Tamia Dow
Residency-Victorya C. Residency-Karen Atlantic Residency-Debbie Damron
Residency-Annette A.P. Residency-Sandra Lewis Residency-Della Frank
Residency-Dorla Stewart Residency-Estrellita Perry Residency-Barry Mainardi
Residency: Diane Rivera
Intermediate: Eva Jenkins
Academy Hispanic Dept. Instructors
Residency- Hilda Espadas Residency- Monica Manig Residency- Anita Garcia
BCChaplain Ministerial Board Certified Chaplain Graduates
1 Barry Mainardi
2 Mary Ballinger
3 Ryan Creelman
4 Leo Magrdichian
5 Michael Thrower
6 Laquieta Cooks
7 Annette Arnold-Pflaum
8 Debbie Damron
9 Diana Reyes
10 Karen Atlantic
11 Karen Nickles
12 Carol Tidd
13 Pairote Phruksukarn
14 Jackie Lyke
15 Tamia Dow
Academy Administrator Academy Administrator Academy Administrator
SR Chaplain Anita Garcia BCChaplain Karen Atlantic BCChaplain Mary Ballinger
16 Marshaun Winston
17 Diane Rivera
18 Andrew Newell
19 Estrellita Perry
20 Bonnie Norris
21 Shirley Lyons
22 Della Frank
23 Mary Ballinger
24 Anita Garcia
25 Gracie Spaights
26 Mike Puccio
27 Ingmar Njus
28 Brian Scroggins
29 Felipe Wentzel
30 Laura Bjork
Academy Consultant Academy E.D.
BCChaplain Michael Thrower BCChaplain Victorya
81 Mike Puccio
82 Felipe Wentzel
83 Bart Ballinger
84 Brian Scroggins
85 Ingmar Njus
86 Mary Ballinger
SR Chaplain Graduates
Seminary Graduates
1 Laquieta Cooks
2 Karen Atlantic
3 Barry Mainardi
4 Estrellita Perry
5 Annette Arnold-Pflaum
6 Marshaun Winston
7 Pairote Phruksukarn
8.Karen Nickels
9 Bonnie Norris
10 Andrew Newell
11 Shirley Lyons
12 Della Frank
13 Brian Scroggins
14 Ingmar Njus
15 Dorla Stewart
Instructors
31 Dorla Stewart
32 Tyrone Chew
16 Diane Rivera
17 Felipe J Wentzel
18 Mary Ballinger
Religious Certifications is an official document attesting to a status or level of achievement in religious studies:
A certificate program is a specialized education designed to develop or strengthen specific career skills. Certificate programs are available in more traditional academic, and religious studies. These can be offered by professional organizations, 501c3’s, ministries. or academic institutions, depending on the type of credential sought.
Certificate programs are an excellent option for ministry leaders who may already have a degree, or not but are seeking credentials in a specific area of their ministry. They can also help ministry volunteers gain further knowledge and training in their area of service. The more advanced certificate programs will dive deeply into the subject area or review more sophisticated methods for learning. In certification training the graduates can leave with skills well-developed, and their base-knowledge expanded.
Certificate programs are comprehensive, career-oriented courses of study, offered via classroom, online, and hybrid formats, and provide entry level or advanced skill sets valued by religious institutes, and employers in a variety of career areas. A certification program can also be a quicker accomplished option to gain valuable and essential information.
A certificate in ministry is a training and educational program that allows you to quickly get the foundational training needed. Courses can cover a range of ministry-related topics that can help you prepare to step into the field or improve one’s formal training as a current ministry professional.
Accreditation is voluntary. Religious schools are not required to be accredited. Accredited schools must meet certain standards, offer degree programs, meet expenses, meet the requirements for distributing federal financial aid to students. They are more costly, and take much longer to complete. However, you cannot put a price on education!
1. SR Chaplain= Graduation: Spring & Fall
2. BCChaplains= Graduation: Spring & Fall
3. SEMINARY= Graduation: Spring/Fall
