Undergraduate Certificate in Christian Ministry

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Undergraduate Certificate in Christian Ministry

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Strengthen your Ministry Knowledge and Training by Earning an Undergraduate Certificate in Christian Ministry

Are you looking for a way to gain essential ministry skills or take the first step toward full-time ministry?

Liberty University’s 100% online undergraduate Christian ministry certificate is specifically designed to help you gain a deeper understanding of theology and biblical doctrine. Through six foundational courses, you will dig deeper into the Old and New Testaments with a special emphasis on key chapters, important persons, places, and events.

With courses in church ministries, evangelism, and youth ministries, you will be prepared to help meet the needs of the various age groups within your church or ministry. Whether you are seeking to grow in your current role or explore other areas of ministry, our Christian ministry certificate program will equip you with the knowledge and training you need to be successful.

What Will You Learn in the Christian Ministry Certificate Online Program?

  • Learn evangelism and outreach techniques.
  • Develop practical church ministry skills.
  • Gain field-specific skills in an area of your choice.

Our Christian ministry certificate is designed to help you learn in-demand ministry skills so that you can be effective in many ministry roles. Whether you are seeking training to be more effective in your local church or ministry, or you want to enter full-time ministry, Liberty’s Undergraduate Certificate in Christian Ministry will equip you with the in-demand skills you need. 

Christian Ministry Certificate Program Benefits

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online certificate in Christian ministry from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field. 
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
  • You can complete this certificate in Christian ministry online in as little as 2 semesters!
  • You may apply many credits earned in this certificate toward an online associate or bachelor’s degree.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

  • Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total

Next Start Date

Jun 24, 2024

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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