Certificate Programs

Design

Certificate programs offer professionals, congregational leaders and bivocational pastors a foundation in theological and biblical study. These are designed to:

  1. Provide people in various professions with opportunities for spiritual enrichment, theological reflection, and fuller integration of Christian values in their work.  
  2. Prepare bivocational pastors for ministry in small congregations while they hold other part-time employment.  
  3. Prepare congregational members for roles they may carry in the life and work of the congregation.

A general Certificate in Theological Studies is available, along with specific Certificates that fit several kinds of work and ministry. Each certificate requires 27 credit hours. The general Certificate in Theological Studies could be completed in one year with full-time study, but also may be completed with part-time study over several years. Completing a themed Certificate will involve part-time study over several years, because the courses needed will not be offered all in the same year. Themed certificates include:

In addition, the AMBS–Great Plains Foundation Certificate is available for students in the area served by the extension site who wish to meet educational requirements of their regional Mennonite conferences.

Mentoring and Advising

AMBS assigns an adviser to all students in the certificate programs. In addition, for those preparing for service in a congregation, it is desirable for the student to have a mentor from the conference or congregation. The adviser and mentor will counsel the student in order to make the educational experience most profitable. A small group seminar may be organized as a context of discernment and discussion of vocational, ethical, and theological issues.

More information

For detailed information, please reivew the AMBS Catalog, (p. 72 to 76) and the following fact sheets:

 

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