Children and Family Ministry
WHY CHOOSE TRINITY’S CERTIFICATE IN CHILDREN AND MINISTRY?
The Children and Family Ministry Certificate program enables a community of online learners to gain a deeper understanding of several integral parts of ministering to different age groups and family dynamics, such as spiritual formation, curriculum building, church leadership and administration, roles of family in spiritual development and intergenerational ministry care. Through this asynchronous program, you can learn to serve children and families in the local church and ministry contexts at your own pace.100% Online Course
Faculty With Real World Experience
3 Convinient Start Dates
CURRICULUM
Courses may be completed on the Bannockburn campus, through TEDS online courses, and at approved extension sites. Not all courses are available in all modes or every semester. The following requirements must be completed
- EM 5125 Teaching and Learning
- EM 5200 Educational Ministries
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Suggested curricular courses include but are not limited to:
- EM 5210 Christian Leadership and Administration
- EM 5510 Christian Formation & Journey
- EM 6100 Intergenerational Ministry in the Church
- EM 6265 Building Ministry Teams
- EM 6500 Curriculum Development
- EM 7110 Spiritual Formation in the Family
- ES 7524 Children in Congregations
Financial Aid
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Learn MoreWHY COMPLETE A CERTIFICATE PROGRAM?
The Certificate in Children and Family Ministry is designed for person who desire to obtain advanced certification in children and family ministries but do not wish to enroll in a degree program. for the certificate may also benefit persons who may not possess a baccalaureate degree but have had intensive or extensive life experience with educational practice and are able to demonstrate the ability to do graduate level studies. It is also appropriate for those who wish to explore the area of children and family ministry in addition to their other TIU degree program. 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.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants to the Certificate in Children and Family Ministry generally possess the following:
- Prospective students who do not meet the general admission requirements in the Admission section of this Catalog should possess intensive or extensive life experience with children and family ministry practice in the church, parachurch or other Christian organizations, higher education, or the public education arena (generally five-plus years of full-time experience)
- Academic, non-formal, or informal preparation for children and family ministry at the graduate level
- Demonstrated academic ability through evaluation and interview by the EM Department (personal interview encompassing demonstrable skills, character, knowledge, and critical thinking)
- Completion of the Certificate Application with accompanying requisite materials.
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DR. DONALD C. GUTHRIE
Donald is a frequent teacher at conferences and retreats, often addressing teaching and learning; systems theory in leadership, team, and ministry contexts; cross-cultural teaching and learning; power and interests in teaching and learning; intergenerational and generational lifelong learning; faith, vocation, and culture; lay member empowerment in the local church; art, beauty, and creativity in learning; and resilience and wellbeing.
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