Certificate
The Certificate programme is designed for all those who are engaged in or preparing for Christian ministry. It provides a foundational understanding of the Bible, mission, theology and ministry. You will cover a range of core courses which relate to church leadership, as well as having the opportunity to choose a variety of courses. It provides key cognitive and practical skills and personal growth required for effective ministry and engagement with your local church and community context.
These courses are designed for practical engagement with your church and community context. Throughout these courses you will be given the opportunity to apply your learning in your church and community context.
This programme is comparable to an EQF Level 5 (Short Cycle Partial) Programme within the Framework for Qualifications of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
We are accredited by the European Council for Theological Education (ECTE). This certifies comparability to the Framework for Qualifications within the EHEA (European Higher Education Area) and provides recognition within the ICETE (International Council for Evangelical Theological Education) network. ECTE accreditation does not lead to or replace national accreditation in the UK.
Full-time (1 year). 32-36 hrs/week.
Part-time (2-3 years). 10-18 hrs/week
Entry Requirements.
- Able to read and write in the language of instruction.
- Completed at least 10 years of school learning.
- For those who are 18 years old or above; if the applicant has not completed 10 years of schooling, he/she must pass the mature candidate’s exam.
- Minimum 2 years of ministry experience.
We want our programmes to be affordable and accessible to all. For specific details regarding fees, please speak to your local study centre or email info@shepherds.academy
| CODE | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| BCC1 | God’s Salvation Story in the Bible | 6 |
| BCC2 | II Samuel: The Life and Leadership of the Shepherd King David | 6 |
| BCC3 | Synoptic Gospels and the Early Church | 6 |
| BCC7 | Inductive Bible Study of the Book of Jeremiah | 6 |
| CHM1 | Introduction to World Christianity | 6 |
| CHM2 | Introduction to Christian Witness and Engagement | 6 |
| CTE1 | Christian Apologetics | 3 |
| CTE2 | Introduction to Christian Belief, Life and Service | 6 |
| CTE3 | Introduction to Christian Morality | 3 |
| CTE4 | Creeds, Catechisms and Liturgy in Christian Worship | 6 |
| CTE10 | Introduction to Pastoral Theology | 6 |
| RIP1 | Major World Religions | 6 |
| RIP3 | Christian Response to Suffering | 6 |
| CMM1 | Introduction to Worship and Preaching | 6 |
| CMM2 | Christian Care and Counselling | 6 |
| CMM3 | Rooted in Faith: Nurturing Children and Teens | 6 |
| CMM4 | Christian Management and Administration | 6 |
*Courses in bold indicate compulsory courses
Accreditation and Validation
We are members of the European Council for Theological Education (ECTE) and our Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor's programmes are accredited by them. This certifies comparability to the Framework for Qualifications within the EHEA (European Higher Education Area) and provides recognition within the ICETE (International Council for Evangelical Theological Education) network. ECTE accreditation does not lead to or replace national accreditation in the UK.
