Church Partnerships
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Receive TEDS education at your Church
Receive 50% off Certificate Tuition
Why Partner With TEDS?
Churches that intentionally encourage and invite staff and/or key leaders to enrich their ministry by investing in formal theological training through TEDS.
We work with churches and potential students to combine TEDS online classes with the formation, community life, and hands-on experiences that come through their local church and their pastoral leadership.
Tuition Discount
$185 per credit hour
*1st to 12th credit hours
Become a partner
Fill out the form above to receive more information from our Director of Church Relations
Greetings Pastors & Ministry Leaders!
As a pastor and leader, I’ve asked many of the same questions you are asking in regards to ministry, disciple-making, and leadership. And we’re listening! At TEDS, we value biblical truth, personal spiritual transformation, and equipping men and women for real-life ministry. Our programs are rooted in scripture and taught by world-class faculty whose deepest desire is that each student gain a solid foundation in theology, biblical studies, and ministry skills.
Partnering with you and your church, we can faithfully ensure emerging leaders have the deep understanding, adaptability, and critical thinking skills needed to navigate today’s complex church and cultural landscape. Take a look at some of the new ways we are engaging with pastors to make disciples fully equipped for the mission of the church. I look forward to hearing from you and getting to know you in the coming weeks, months and years. Together, we will seek God’s direction for His church, and build stronger bridges between the local church and theological training here at TEDS.
Who should consider this?
Ministry Staff
Ministry Directors who don't have formal theological education, but are passionate about serving the Lord faithfully and investing in richer scriptural knowledge.
Group Leaders
Discipleship or Small Group leaders who want to dig deeper and invest in richer scriptural knowledge.
Retired Ministry Member
Retired or retiring member who is looking for something to delve into their next phase of life.
Pastors
Pastors who already have a Master’s degree but want to enhance or specialize in a specific area or skill.
Called to Ministry
Young men and women who feel the Lord leading them to prayerfully prepare for a lifetime of ministry.
Medical or Legal Professional
Medical or legal professional who wants to infuse their faith into their current vocation in a deeper way.
Partnership Plans
Enrichment Partners
Collaborative Partners
Training Partners
Certificate Programs
Certificate in Biblical and Theological Studies
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Gain a solid foundation of theology and biblical interpretation with the option to choose your area of focus ranging from church history, systematic theology, New Testament, Old Testament, and more. This certificate is a building block for our MA in Theological Studies program.
COURSEWORK
Required
- Biblical Studies
- Theological Studies
- Electives
Certificate in Children and Family Ministry
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Gain a deeper understanding of spiritual formation, stewarding a ministry team, curriculum building, church leadership and administration, roles of family in spiritual development and intergenerational, family, and children’s ministry care. This certificate will equip you to serve children and families in the local church and ministry contexts.
COURSEWORK
Featured Courses
- Teaching and Learning
- Educational Ministry
- Christian Leadership
- Christian Formation & Journey
- Children in the Church
- Nurturing Families in the Church
Certificate in Leadership in Missions
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By studying the theology and history of evangelism and missions around the world you will gain a strong foundation of anthropology, discipleship practices and practical evangelism methods which will enrich your ministry abilities both in the United States and around the world. This program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to enhance their ministry capabilities, both in the United States and internationally. Through an exploration of theological foundations and historical precedents, you can develop a strong foundation that empowers them to engage in meaningful cross-cultural interactions and effectively share the message of their faith, making a positive impact in diverse communities globally.
COURSEWORK
Featured Courses
- Theology of Mission & Evangelism
- Global Mission and the Local Church
- Evangelism and the Local Church
- History of the Expansion of Christianity
- Anthropology for Ministry
- World Religions
- Missional Church
Certificate in Ministry Care
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Learn how to faithfully counsel, teach, support, and guide your brothers and sisters in Christ as they seek to be transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Through this certificate you’ll explore ministry practices, counseling techniques, socio-cultural impacts on ministry, church leadership development, and building biblical curriculum.
COURSEWORK
Featured Courses
- Intro to Counseling Ministries
- Educational Ministry
- Understanding the Social and Cultural Contexts of Ministry
- Spiritual Formation for Ministry
- Christian Worship
Certificate in Old Testament Hebrew
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Learn to read, translate, and understand the Old Testament scripture by reading it in its original language. Understanding the Bible in its original language will deepen your exegetical study and applications of the Old Testament, making you a better preacher, teacher, and interpreter.
COURSEWORK
Featured Courses
- Elementary Hebrew I
- Elementary Hebrew II
- Elementary Hebrew III
- Hebrew Exegesis I
- Hebrew Exegesis II
Certificate in Preaching
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The Certificate in Preaching is designed for those who desire further understanding of and proficiency in the preaching of the Scriptures to God’s people for God’s glory. It may also be used by those who may not possess a baccalaureate degree but wish to demonstrate the ability to complete a master’s program in a ministerial discipline. Admission to the certificate does not ensure admissions to a Trinity degree program; however, it is designed so that courses completed may apply toward a future TEDS degree.
COURSEWORK
REQUIRED
- Biblical Preaching – 2hrs.
- Preaching Lab – 2hrs.
- Christian Worship – 2hrs.
- Electives – 6hrs.
TOTAL: 12hrs.
Certificate in Scripture
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Gain a deeper understanding of the Bible by studying the Old Testament and the New Testament history, writings, and authors. Develop a Christ-centered approach to reading, interpreting, and applying scripture faithfully through courses on theology and biblical interpretation.
COURSEWORK
Featured Courses
- Introduction to Biblical Theology
- Intro to the Old Testament 1
- Intro to the Old Testament 2
- Intro to the New Testament 1
- Intro to the New Testament 2
Steps to becoming a partner
- Identify staff/leaders who might be better equipped to serve in their ministries through formal theological education.
- Explore TEDS Certificate options and discuss course modality preferences of staff/leaders (residential/in person AND/OR asynchronous/fully online).
- Fill out partnership form to meet with our Director of Church Relations to discuss which partnership model and certificate(s) might be best for your church or ministry.