Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry Your Gateway to Impactful Service and Leadership
12
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Become a Leader in Your Church with a Christian Ministry Certificate Online
Liberty’s online Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry is designed to help meet the growing need for ministry leaders in the church. By earning this certificate, you can prepare to enhance your effectiveness as a pastor, missionary, evangelist, or faith-based organization director.
Learn how to provide high-quality ministry care to members of your congregation. Our online ministry program can train you to serve both believers and nonbelievers so that you can impact the world for Christ and help others grow in their faith.
Maybe you are currently working as a ministry leader, or perhaps you’re looking to get started in this field. Either way, our theological school online courses can help equip you to spread the light of Christ in today’s world.
Why Choose Liberty’s Christian Ministry Certificate Online?
As pioneers in distance learning, we’re committed to offering an education that fits your schedule. Our Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry is available 100% online, and the classes have no set login times. You can complete your assignments from the comfort of your home and easily access your course materials whenever you need them!
At only 12 credit hours, this online ministry certificate can be completed in just 1 semester. We offer a fast, flexible path to graduation that lets you attend Bible college online without putting your life on hold. Additionally, this certificate can help you prepare to later pursue a full-length master’s degree, such as our online MA in Christian Ministry degree program!
Our Christian ministry online classes are taught by professionals with years of real-world experience. They can help equip you with the skills you need to bolster your ministry effectiveness. Throughout the program, you can learn how to serve as a Champion for Christ in your church, your community, and the world.
What Will You Study in Our Graduate Certificate in Ministry Leadership Program?
Throughout this certificate in ministry program, you’ll explore the theological aspects of leading a ministry team. Whether you work for a church or a faith-based organization, we can help equip you to effectively share the Gospel with other people.
Learn how to carry out the practice of discipleship, both within the church as a whole and within individual households. In our church ministry courses online, you can learn how to foster discipleship within families using methods like storytelling, Scripture memorization, and family devotions. With this knowledge, you can help raise up a church body that strives to honor, love, and serve Christ.
This program also examines how to build a healthy small group ministry and witness to those outside the church. Partner with us and train to use your skills in service to God and others.
Potential Career Opportunities
Our Christian ministry certificate can help you prepare for several career paths. Depending on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, there are many different positions that could benefit from our accredited certificate:
- Associate pastor
- Church administrator
- Evangelist
- Ministry leader
- Missionary
The skills that you can gain from our certificate in Christian ministry can be an asset in many other aspects of the ministry world as you pursue positions of added responsibility. Additionally, the credits from this certificate may transfer directly into the MDiv – General or the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry. Take the next step towards your personal and professional goals with a Christian ministry certificate from Liberty University.
Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.
Required Courses
Certificate Information
- This program falls under the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.
- View the Graduate Divinity Course Guides (login required).
Certificate Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for many divinity courses* all for one convenient fee.
*Electronic textbooks are not provided for PACO courses or courses that fall under departments outside the School of Divinity.
Grad & Postgrad Divinity Block Rate (9-15 credit hours) | $2,750 |
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Grad & Postgrad Divinity Part Time (1-8.99 or over 15 credit hours) | $395/Credit |
Military Grad & Postgrad Divinity Block Rate (9-15 credit hours) | $2,475 |
Military Grad & Postgrad Divinity Part Time (1-8.99 or over 15 credit hours) | $275/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Liberty’s Online Graduate Certificate in Christian Education and Ministry
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Admission to this program also requires:
- School of Divinity Questionnaire (login required).
- Provide pastoral contact information (login required).
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Transcript Policies
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for part-time graduate and postgraduate divinity courses
- Discounted divinity block rate – $2,475 per semester*
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)**
- 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)
*Credits taken below 9 and above 15 credit hours per semester are charged at the part-time rate.
**Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christian ministry?
Christian ministry involves witnessing to nonbelievers and helping believers grow in their walk with Christ. As a ministry leader, you can have the opportunity to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus in a variety of settings. There are many different ministry opportunities for you to choose from, depending on your skills, calling, and interest. By working in Christian ministry, you can help meet people’s spiritual and temporal needs, with the goal of pointing them to Christ.
Why pursue a certificate in Christian ministry?
Earning your Christian ministry certificate online is a great way to develop strong skills in leadership, discipleship, and evangelism. Additionally, this certificate is an excellent alternative to a full-length master’s degree, allowing you to strengthen your knowledge in just 1 semester.
Whether you’re looking to get promoted, switch career paths, or bolster your current job performance, our Christian ministry certificate online can help. By the time you graduate, you can be better prepared to serve effectively as a minister of Christianity.
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