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 members of the European Council for Higher Education (ECTE). We are working towards programme accreditation with ECTE, which will certify comparability to the Framework for Qualifications within the EHEA (European Higher Education Area) and will provide 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 | A Survey of the Bible: God’s Salvation Story | 6 |
| BCC2 | II Samuel: The Life and Leadership of the Shepherd King David | 6 |
| BCC3 | Jesus Christ, Gospels and the Early Church | 6 |
| BCC4 | Understanding the Bible for Theology and Ministry | 6 |
| CHM1 | Introduction to World Christianity | 6 |
| CHM2 | Introduction to Mission and Evangelism | 6 |
| CTE1 | Christian Apologetics | 3 |
| CTE2 | Introduction to Christian Belief, Life and Service | 6 |
| CTE3 | Christian Morality | 3 |
| CTE4 | Creeds, Catechisms and Liturgy in Christian Worship | 6 |
| RIP1 | Major World Religions | 6 |
| RIP2 | Engage | 3 |
| RIP3 | Christian Response to Persecution | 6 |
| CMM1 | Introduction to Worship and Preaching | 6 |
| CMM2 | Christian Care and Counselling | 6 |
| CMM3 | Feed My lambs: Ministry to Children and Young Adults | 3 |
| 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.
