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Certificate in Ministry Leadership

The purpose of the Certificate in Ministry Leadership is to provide courses that meet the education requirements for each level of credentialing for ministers in the Assemblies of God: Certified, Licensed, and Ordained.

Timeframe

The program is designed to be completed in two years. No courses will be offered during December to allow students to focus on church and family responsibilities. Students will take one class at a time; with the exception of three courses when there will be an overlap with another course for two or three weeks.

Cohort Structure

The Certificate in Ministry Leadership is structured around the cohort, a group of students working together to encourage and learn from one another, in an online environment that empowers Christian leadership formation and development of community.

Cost

Students pursuing this certificate track will be charged the online education rate, which is $306 per credit for the 2012–13 academic year.

Financial Aid

Financial aid in the form of federal grants and loans is available to qualifying students. Students must maintain, at minimum, part time status, which equates to six credits each semester. Contact the Financial Aid office at NU for additional information.

Online Course Offerings

Online courses are also open to students interested in further study for personal enrichment. Students can register individually for any course available online, if necessary pre-requisite courses have been met. A complete list of online course offerings is available at http://www.northwestu.edu/leap/programs/certleadership/onlinecourses.

Application Process

A high school diploma or equivalent is required for all certificate or degree programs at Northwest University. Students can apply for admission to Northwest University to take online courses through the Graduate and Professional Studies Enrollment office. Information about the application process is available at http://www.northwestu.edu/leap/apply/ or by calling 1.877.453.5327.

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A/G Licensing Requirements

The following are the proposed courses to meet educational requirements at each level for Assemblies of God ministers.

Level 1: Certified Minister

Courses
BIBL 1203 NT History and Literature
THEO 2503 Pentecostal Spirituality
BIBL 2553 Biblical Interpretation
CMIN 2003 The Church in Ministry

Level 2: Licensed Minister

Courses
BIBL 1103 OT History and Literature
THEO 1213 Christian Thought
PMIN 4213 Preaching I
PMIN 4263 Ministry Leadership

Level 3: Ordained Minister

Courses
BIBL 3253 Corinthian Correspondence
THEO 3413 Theology of Ministry Essentials
PMIN 3513 Pastoral Care and Counseling
PMIN 4563 Ministry Administration

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Program Structure

* Courses only required for those seeking Level 3: Ordained Minister

Fall 2012
BIBL 1103 OT History and Literature	(10/8/12 – 11/30/12)
CMIN 2003 The Church in Ministry	(1/7/13 – 3/1/13)
BIBL 1203 NT History and Literature	(2/11/13 – 4/5/13)
Spring 2013
THEO 1213 Christian Thought	(4/8/13 – 5/31/13)
BIBL 2553 Biblical Interpretation	(6/3/13 – 7/26/13)
PMIN 4213 Preaching I	(8/5/13 – 9/27/13)
Fall 2013
BIBL 3253 Corinthian Correspondence	(10/7/13 – 11/29/13)
THEO 2503 Pentecostal Spirituality	(1/6/14 – 2/28/14)
PMIN 4263 Ministry Leadership *	(2/10/14 – 4/4/14)
Fall 2014
PMIN 4563 Ministry Administration *	(4/7/14 – 5/30/14)
PMIN 3513 Pastoral Care and Counseling *	(6/2/14 – 7/25/14)
THEO 3413 Theology of Ministry Essentials *	(8/4/14 – 9/26/14)

(Note: The College of Ministry at Northwest University reserves the right to make changes to the schedule based on enrollment trends and other factors as necessary.)