Bachelor'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 Bachelor's Level Certificate Programs. These wonderful Certificate Programs fully utilize courses from the MISD Bachelor's 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. 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.

BACHELOR'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 Bachelor'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).

Bachelor's Level Certificate in Biblical Counseling
Bachelor's Level Certificate in Biblical Preaching
Bachelor's Level Certificate in Biblical Studies
Bachelor's Level Certificate in Law Enforcement Chaplaincy
Bachelor's Level Certificate in Life-Issues Counseling
Bachelor's Level Certificate in Life-Issues Counseling Abortion Recovery Emphasis
Bachelor's Level Certificate in Pastoral Ministry

Bachelor's LEVEL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM COURSE OPTIONS
Select elective courses in addition to the required course(s) (four total).

Biblical Counseling
Orientation OR-UG
Biblical Basis for Counseling BD-401 (required)
 Select three additional courses.
Comparative Analysis II CA-401
Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling II FB-401
Introduction to Counseling Theology II CT-401
Fundamentals of Spiritual Warfare SW-201
Premarital Counseling PM-401
Sexual Abstinence Counseling SC-401

Biblical Preaching
 Orientation OR-UG
 Expository Preaching and Spiritual Growth EP-401 (required)
 Select three additional courses.
Christ-Centered Preaching CCP-401
Communication for Growth CU-401
Evidences for Biblical Inspiration BI-201
Inspiration, Translation & Hermeneutics IH-401
Introduction to Critical Inquiry CI-401
Fundamentals of Spiritual Warfare SW-201

Biblical Studies
 Orientation OR-UG
 Inspiration, Translation & Hermeneutics IH-401  (required)
 Select three additional courses.
Old Testament OT-401
New Testament NT-401
Introduction to Systematic Theology ST-401
Evidences for Biblical Inspiration BI-201
Understanding Biblical Creation BC-201
Biblical Prophecy BP-301

Law Enforcement Chaplaincy
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 Orientation OR-UG
Chaplaincy in Law Enforcement CHP-400 (required)
Constitutionality of the Chaplaincy CHP-401 (required)
Select two additional courses.
Apologetics AP-401
Bioethics BE-401
Evidences for Biblical Inspiration BI-201
Introduction to Systematic Theology ST-401
Fundamentals of Spiritual Warfare SW-201

Life Issues Counseling
Orientation OR-UG
Introduction to Pregnancy Counseling PC-201 (required)
 Select three additional courses.
Medical Aspects of Pregnancy & Abortion MA-201
Bioethics BE-401
Issues & Behaviors for Healthy Adoptive Families AF-501
Sexual Abstinence Counseling CSA-501
Counseling the Woman of Trauma CW-201
Post-Abortion Counseling PA-401

Life Issues Counseling Abortion Recovery Emphasis
Orientation OR-UG
Introduction to Pregnancy Counseling PC-201 (required)
 Select three additional courses.
Post-Abortion Counseling PA-401
Ministering to Men After Abortion MA-401
Pastoral Guide to Abortion Counseling ACP-501
Medical Aspects of Pregnancy & Abortion MA-201
Counseling the Woman of Trauma CW-201
Fundamentals of Spiritual Warfare SW-201

Pastoral Ministry
 Orientation OR-UG
 Developing Pastoral Skills PS-401 (required)
 Select three additional courses.
Biblical Role and Function of the Pastor FP-401
Role & Function of the Healthy/Healing Church HC-401
Evidences for Biblical Inspiration BI-201
Principles of Administration AP-401
Fundamentals of Spiritual Warfare SW-201
The Church: How Jesus Builds It CB-401

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Level Certificate
High School Diploma or GED.

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 Bachelor's Level degree tuition.

ACADEMIC CREDIT AND TRANSFER CREDIT OPTION

All Certificate Programs are comprised of courses that are assigned three semester credit hours at the Bachelor's level. Students completing a 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 undergraduate 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 DEGREE PROGRAM SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE IF YOU SHOULD DECIDE TO DO SO!