EFCA Ministry Staff Certificate
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and the Evangelical Free Church of America are delighted to announce the piloting of a new program designed to give support to individuals serving on at least a half-time basis in EFCA affiliated churches or who are serving as career missionaries.
Program Details
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and the Evangelical Free Church of America are delighted to announce the piloting of a new program designed to give support to individuals serving on at least a half-time basis in EFCA affiliated churches or who are serving as career missionaries.
Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in order to enroll in the program. As noted below, students will complete eight graduate level courses, which will lead to the completion of the Certificate in Christian Studies. The program will be online and cohort-based, meaning that EFCA individuals participating in the program will be completing the course together. This will provide students a professional network that includes those who are in similar life and ministry settings. This programs will be limited to 15 students.
Cost
Through the partnership with Trinity, students enrolled in the EFCA Ministry Staff Certificate Program will pay $335 per credit hour, which is a 50% discount from the standard rate. This does not include the price of books or materials. Institutional, state or federal scholarships or grants and federal student loans are not available. Payment plans are available.
Sample Coursework
First Year
- Fall: Introduction to the New Testament
- Spring: Introduction to the Old Testament
- Summer: Foundations of Christian Mission
Second Year
- Fall: Theology I: The God of the Gospel
- Spring: Theology II: The Gospel of God
- Summer: Foundations of Evangelism
Third Year
- Fall: Foundations in Educational Ministry or Christian Worship
- Spring: Christian Leadership and Administration or Studies in Pastoral Theology
What are the prerequisites for admission to this program?
Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree (or the educational equivalent) from a recognized, accredited institution.
* While the Certificate in Christian Studies will prepare you well for a master’s degree program at Trinity, admission into the Certificate program does not guarantee acceptance into another program.
* While the Certificate in Christian Studies will prepare you well for a master’s degree program at Trinity, admission into the Certificate program does not guarantee acceptance into another program.
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