Certificate in the Teaching Ministry of the Church

(Christian Education)

For bivocational pastors, congregational leaders, church-related school teachers

This certificate develops gifts and skills of leaders with responsibility for overseeing the educational ministry of the congregation or school, including teacher training and formation.

Program of study

Required courses

• Reading the Bible
• Theology of the Church
• Human Development and Christian Formation
• Christian Formation in the Congegation or Education for Peace and Justice
• Jesus and the Teaching Ministry
• Teaching Practicum

Recommended courses

• Biblical Storytelling
• Teaching the Bible in the Congregatio
• General electives

Total credit hours: 27

More information

For detailed information, please review the AMBS Catalog.