Ministry
Graduate Certificate
Want to be better equipped to serve in the cause of Christ?
Deepen your spiritual life, increase your understanding of God’s Word through a gospel worldview, and learn how Christian faith uniquely speaks to contemporary cultural issues and strengthen your ministry through a Graduate Certificate in Ministry.
About the Program
The Graduate Certificate in Ministry provides conceptual foundations for ministry to students who desire to further the cause of Jesus Christ in the church and the culture through a gospel worldview.
This Graduate Certificate uses the MA in Leadership admission requirements. Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Ministry will have completed approximately one-third of the units for a master’s degree. They may continue their studies by applying all their units toward a MA in Leadership degree with a Concentration in Ministry. They would graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Ministry and a MA in Leadership degree with a Concentration in Ministry.
Explore More Leadership Certificates
Certificate Courses (12 units)
- MIN530 | Hearing God
- MIN531 | Spiritual Disciplines
- THEO680 | Leadership: Vocation and Calling
- THEO586 | Church Life and Leadership
- MIN551 | Justice and Mission
- Various | 1 Core Leadership course chosen by student
All courses are 100% online. All courses last 7 weeks. To view all courses and course descriptions, please see our current Academic Catalog.
The Graduate Certificate uses the MA in Leadership admission requirements. The student who completes the Graduate Certificate in Ministry may continue their studies by applying all their units toward a MA in Leadership degree with a Concentration in Ministry.
- 3.0 Cumulative GPA
- If less than 3.0, include an explanation of prior performance and describe the experiences and skills you believe indicate your ability to succeed at the graduate level.
- Personal Statement
- Please upload a personal statement essay of 500 words on why this program is valuable for your ministry.
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Bachelor’s Degree from Regionally Accredited Institution
- Official Transcripts
- TOEFL may be required for international students
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I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
— Paul, Galatians 2:20
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Jessup’s dedicated community of faculty, both full-time and adjunct, are here to walk alongside you, equipping you with the knowledge and values you’ll need to establish a meaningful career, grow spiritually, and succeed in all areas of your life. Learn more about our full-time faculty.
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