ONE YEAR CERTIFICATE
This certificate is awarded after the successful completion of 30 units and 75 hours of informal instructional training. These hours may consist of informal training by involvement in various ministries. The following are core and required courses; the remaining 3 credits can be accomplished by electives:
- B101—Old Testament Survey (3)
- B102—New Testament Survey (3)
- P103—Spiritual Leadership I (3)
- M104—Spiritual Gifts and Ministries (3)
- B105—Methods of Exploring God’s Word (3)
- C106—Biblical Counseling (3)
- P107—Systematic Theology I (3)
- P108—Systematic Theology II (3)
- M109—Foundations in Christian Ministry (3)
3 credits of electives such as:
- B110—The Pentateuch (3)
- W113—Exploring Worship (3)
- C208—Freedom from Addictions (3)
Informal Training Requirements
Every student at Spirit Life is required to complete a certain number of non-formal training hours. The preferable manner is to be involved in an outreach ministry, such as leading a small group, mission trips, assisting with the youth or teaching a children’s ministry class. Upon completion, the student must write a short summary on their activity or ministry participation.
- Interactive Ministry: Leadership in a small group, youth group or teaching. Specialized agreement with Pastoral staff. Approved by Director or Senior Pastor.
- Missions Trips: Participate in a mission trip. This would require sharing the students’ testimony.
- Jewish Festivals: Participation in the Passover meal (or other Jewish festival) from a Christian viewpoint.