Certificate in Ministry

CERTIFICATE
IN
MINISTRY

OVERVIEW

The Certificate in Ministry (CM) provides a theological foundation and practical ministry skills for leaders without university qualifications. It also suits students wanting to deepen their knowledge of Scripture and Christian beliefs. The program combines biblical understanding with practical ministry to advance personal growth, critical thinking, and community engagement.

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Accreditation

Asia Theological Association

Credits and
Period of Candidature

36 credits

Full-time: One year

Part-time: Up to three years

Admission Requirements

The applicant should fulfil the following requirements:

Be at least 18 years old on the date of admission with a minimum of 10 years of formal schooling*
Possess personal and spiritual maturity
Be water baptized and involved in Christian ministry
Recommended by his or her local church pastor

* Applicants without formal schooling can apply if they are at least 25 years old. They will be required to take a qualifying assessment.

International applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency if their previous school's medium of instruction was not in English. This can be demonstrated through a TOEFL score of 80 (IBT) or 550 (PBT), an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher, or an equivalent qualification. Certificates must have been issued within the past 2 years.

Program Aims

Upon successful completion of the program, students should demonstrate:

A comprehensive understanding of Scripture and Christian doctrine
Ability to interpret and apply Scripture to practical life situations with critical thinking skills
A deep understanding of the nature of the church, its ministry and mission
A strong desire to participate in the ministry of the local church and make a positive impact in the community

CURRICULUM

BIBLE

9 credits

Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Hermeneutics

6 credits

THEOLOGY
& HISTORY

Christian Doctrine
Pentecostal Foundations

MINISTRY
& GENERAL

21 credits

Online Orientation
Theological Research and Writing (Online)
Christian Discipleship
Pastoral Ministries
Spiritual Formation and Christian Character
3 Ministry Electives

Each course is worth 3 credits unless otherwise stated.

STUDY SCHEDULE

All new students will begin their program with the course Theological Research and Writing which is offered as an online course.

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TERM 1

Old Testament Survey
Christian Doctrine
Spiritual Formation and Christian Character

TERM 2

New Testament Survey
Pentecostal Foundations
2 Ministry Electives

TERM 3

Hermeneutics
Christian Discipleship
Pastoral Ministries
Ministry Elective

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

full-time

Period of Candidature: 1 year

Tuition Fees: SGD 4,200

Notes:

1) Fees are payable each term based on the number of credits taken for the term.

2) Fees quoted above are estimated based on 2023 rates and inclusive of 8% GST. Fees are revised annually.

3) The fees do not include cost of textbooks.

4) International students will need to take into consideration living expenses and other related fees incurred from staying in Singapore on a student pass.

part-time

Period of Candidature: Up to 3 years

Tuition Fee: SGD 4,200

Notes:

1) Fees are payable each term based on the number of credits taken for the term.

2) Fees quoted above are estimated based on 2023 rates and inclusive of 8% GST. Fees are revised annually.

3) The fees do not include cost of textbooks.

For a detailed listing of fees involved, please refer to the Financial Information.

APPLICATION

The School of Theology follows a trimester system with 3 terms in a year. Each term consists of 13 weeks. Students should check with the school for the exact dates for the school terms.

Term 1: Jan - Mar
Term 2: May - Jul
Term 3: Sep - Nov