Master's Level Certificates

At Master's we recognize the growing desire of many for focused ministry training outside of the standard degree program option.  To meet this need, MISD offers several Master's Level Certificate Programs. These wonderful Programs fully utilize courses from the MISD master degree concentrations, and may be taken either online or through the postal system.  This may be the perfect solution for those who desire specialized ministry training without having to enroll in a degree program!

Students taking courses will work with faculty in the same environment as degree seeking students, and will be afforded the same quality of attention and services provided all MISD students. Master's Level Certificate Program students will have the opportunity to gain the specialized training contained within the certificate programs for the purpose of applying such learning within various ministry environments. Consequently, students will develop an ability to make an even greater contribution to the wider field of Christian service.

MASTER'S LEVEL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
 Students select three of the four courses (one or two courses will be a standard required course) within a concentration to earn a Certificate at the Master's Level.  Students are enrolled in their courses in the same manner as degree students.  Students are given a full two years to complete the four courses (a one-year extension may be granted upon request and payment of the standard continuance fee).

Master's Level Certificate in Biblical Counseling
 Master's Level Certificate in Biblical Leadership
Master's Level Certificate in Pastoral Ministry
Master's Level Certificate in Theology

MASTER'S LEVEL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM COURSE OPTIONS
Students take prescribed courses (five total).

Biblical Counseling
Orientation OR-DO
Advanced Essentials in Biblical Counseling I AE-501
Advanced Counseling Theology I AT-501
Focus in Biblical Counseling I FB-501
Counseling and the Finished Work of Christ CF-501
Biblical Approach to Substance Abuse SU-501*
Counseling Practicum CP-501**

*Students not wishing to qualify for IABC certification
will take Biblical Approach to Substance Abuse SU-501.
**Students desiring to qualify for IABC certification
will take Counseling Practicum CP-501.

Biblical Leadership
Orientation OR-DO
Biblical Leadership BLG-5101
Mission Strategy and Tactics BLG-5102
Power: The Issue of Glory in Leadership BLG-5103
Prayer: Leadership Available to God BLG-5104
Leadership on the Edge BLG-5105

Pastoral Ministry
Orientation OR-DO
 Philosophy of Ministry PH-501
Church Administration CA-501
Communication for Growth II CG-501
Biblical Leadership BLG-5101
Prayer: Leadership Available to God BLG-504

Theology
Orientation OR-DO
Systematic Theology I ST-501
Systematic Theology II ST-502
Church History CH-501
Biblical Apologetics BA-501
Spiritual Warfare SW-501


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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Master's Level Certificate
An bachelor degree from an acceptable Institution.

ENROLLMENT/TUITION

Enrollment
Enrollment in Certificate Programs requires submission of the Application for Admission.  HOWEVER, we strongly recommend that all prospective students first complete the FAST Evaluation form.

Tuition
The Tuition Rate is the same as the Master's degree tuition.

ACADEMIC CREDIT AND TRANSFER CREDIT OPTION

All Master's Level Certificate Programs are comprised of courses that are assigned at the master's level. Students completing a Master's Level Certificate Program and maintaining the required grade point average will be awarded the corresponding academic credit.  This credit may later be applied to an appropriate master's degree program if the student elects the option of enrolling.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

  • LOW TUITION AND EASY PAYMENT PLANS.

  • TAKE UP TO TWO YEARS TO COMPLETE YOUR PROGRAM.

  • ALL COURSES ARE THE VERY SAME AS THOSE USED IN REGULAR DEGREE PROGRAMS.

  • COURSES ARE COMPLETED AS SINGLE UNITS AND SENT FOR GRADING ONLY ONCE.

  • DESIGNED TO BE IMMEDIATELY APPLIED TO REAL-LIFE MINISTRY.

  • THESE ARE PROVEN COURSES WHICH YIELD SUCCESSFUL RESULTS.

  • LEARN AT HOME, WITHOUT DISRUPTING YOUR FAMILY LIFE OR CAREER.

  • IN MOST CASES, THE COURSES YOU WILL COMPLETE CAN BE TRANSFERRED INTO A DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAM SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE IF YOU SHOULD DECIDE TO DO SO!