Graduate Certificate in Ministry CMin

Are you feeling called to serve in ministry, deepen your spiritual understanding, or equip yourself for leadership in your church or community?

The GraduateCertificate of Ministry is designed for individuals who want to grow in their faith, develop practical ministry skills, and make a lasting impact—without committing to a full degree program. Whether you're preparing for pastoral work, missions, church leadership, or simply seeking spiritual enrichment, this certificate provides the foundational tools you need to move forward in confidence.

The Graduate CMin program is a 36-unit foundational professional curriculum designed to introduce students to the study of the various traditional disciplines comprising theological studies, and acquaint them with an aspect of ministry. The program is not a federal aid eligible program

 

Program Provides

Certificate in Ministry
CMin

  • Quick Facts

  • Level

    Graduate

  • Location

    La Sierra Campus

Description:

  1. Training for suitably qualified lay persons who believe they are called to lead out in an aspect of ministry in their local congregations.
  2. Introduction to graduate-level study for those tentatively considering a career in pastoral ministry. Such students might have some practical experience in working in a congregation, but might not have the necessary undergraduate qualifications.
  3. Basic foundational study, at a graduate level, of the traditional theological disciplines for personal or continuing education purposes.

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