Christian Discipleship Certificate

Certificate Description

The Christian Discipleship Certificate prepares Christians to better connect with God, self, and others, through a deeper understanding of biblical foundations, applied to their vocational calling and specific ministries. The certificate requires academic study and service learning in an internship ministry experience, with a portfolio as evidence of completing all certificate outcomes.

All courses may be counted towards other religion associates/baccalaureate degrees. 

This certificate is available on the main campus and online.

Online delivery: This program is also offered in a self-paced online format (see School of Distance Education and International Partnerships  Definitions). Some courses may also be available in an interactive online format. This program does not require any on-campus time, unless one is enrolled in the on-campus delivery.

Certificate Requirements: 17-18

• RELT 115 - Introduction to Christian Discipleship Credits: 3

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• Choose one course from each of the following sets:

• RELB 111 - Introduction to the Old Testament Credits: 3
• RELB 112 - Introduction to the New Testament Credits: 3
• RELB 210 - Jesus in His Time and Ours Credits: 3

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• RELT 250 - Personal Spirituality and Faith Credits: 3
• RELB 230 - Biblical Prayers Credits: 3

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• RELT 100 - God and Human Life Credits: 3
• RELT 225 - Doctrines of the Adventist Faith Credits: 3

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• RELG 110 - Global Adventism and Cross-Cultural Service Credits: 3
• RELG 225 - Foundations of Missions Credits: 3
• RELP 325 - Preparation for Mission Service Credits: 2

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• RELP 240 - Personal Witnessing Credits: 2–3
• RELP 350 - Evangelism Credits: 3

Additional Requirements

Program Outcomes

At the end of the program the students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of human spiritual development
2. Apply biblical themes and key theological doctrines to fundamentals of discipleship
3. Exhibit fundamental principles of biblical discipleship through personal faith journey
4. Document discipleship initiative through applied, practical service