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Programme Detail: CertHE Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource CertHE Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number
Description A "Training for Service" one-year Certificate programme that gives a broad foundation in biblical studies, theology and ministry. The Certificate programme is offered as either a stand-alone year or as part of the Diploma and Baccalaureate programmes.
Keywords mission, training, biblical, ministry, accredited, theology, practical, overseas, church, certificate, one year, foundation, vocational
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available United Kingdom / Scotland
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Children's Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Youth and Students Ministry; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Mission and Evangelism / Church Planting and Multiplication; Mission and Evangelism / Short-Term Mission
Residential/Non Residential Mixed
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Certificate
Cost Range From US$1,000 to less than US$10,000
Actual Cost See website for details
Bursaries/scholarships available
Actual Length 9 months
Average hours of study per week 25
Methods of instruction interactive lectures, small group work, reading, personal research, personal mentor, community living, daily group devotions, church-based work, outreach ministries' work with tutors, mentoring/coaching, team work, mission trips, leading church services
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 40%
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 30%
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 30%
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 12
Prerequisite Programmes None
Other Prerequisites Committed Christian in local church who has ideally successfully completed secondary school education.
Qualifications gained Certificate of Higher Education in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry
Qualifications this programme is part of Progression possible to DipHE and European Baccalaureate
Programme Accredited by ECTE (Europe)
Other Accrediting Bodies British Accreditation Council