Graduate Ministry Practice Certificate
Build a working knowledge of foundational ministry practices including worship service leadership, counseling, and administrative stewardship. This six-course series is essential for pastors, lay ministers, and administrators looking to enhance their ministerial and practical gifts.
Graduate Certificate Courses
Required Courses – 12 units
| MT 501 | Spiritual Formation | 3 units |
| MT 506 | Homiletics (prerequisite: GS 501) | 3 units |
| MT 511 | Principles of Spiritual Care (prerequisite: GS 501) | 3 units |
| PL 501 | Foundations of Liturgy (prerequisite: GS 501) | 3 units |
Elective Courses – 6 units
(choose two of the following)
| MT 509 | Missions and Evangelism (prerequisite: GS 501) | 3 units |
| MT 510 | Divine Healing and Miracles (prerequisite: GS 501) | 3 units |
| MT 512 | Biblical Curriculum Development (prerequisite: GS 501) | 3 units |
| MT 513 | Practical Crisis Counseling (prerequisite: GS 501) | 3 units |
| MT 514 | Pastoral Counseling for Recovery Restoration (prerequisite: GS 501) | 3 units |
| PL 505 | Relational Church Planting and Growth (prerequisite: GS 501) | 3 units |
| PL 510 | Stewardship and Administration (prerequisite: GS 501) | 3 units |
| PL 512 | Church Law (prerequisite: GS 501) | 3 units |
Note: GS 501 (Theological Research and Writing) must be completed at Shiloh University with a C or better or be satisfied by transfer credit.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with the Graduate Ministry Practice Certificate the student will:
- Complete the minimum number of units required.
- Successfully complete all courses in the certificate program.
- Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
- Fulfill any outstanding school financial obligations.
Transfer Credits
Credits earned as part of this certificate program are credit-bearing and may be transferrable to other institutions. The acceptance or transfer of Shiloh University academic credit at other institutions cannot be guaranteed. Transfer of credit earned is determined by the receiving institution.
If a certificate student chooses to later apply to a Shiloh University degree program, no more than 18 units may be transferred from University certificate programs to a degree program. Only courses with an earned grade of B- (2.67) or higher will be accepted for transfer credit into a Master’s program.
Degree Program Students
- Master of Divinity students may apply to earn 1 certificate while enrolled in a program, not more.
- Master of Arts in Practical Ministry students may not earn a certificate.
