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Certificate in Christian Ministries

Get Your Certificate of Graduate Study in Christian Ministries at Milligan!

The Certificate of Graduate Study in Christian Ministries is a 17-hour curriculum that provides foundational competencies and professional development for Christian ministry. The curriculum spans the seminary’s core learning areas and includes courses in pastoral, biblical, theological, and historical study.

Certificate of Graduate Study in Christian Ministries

Looking for professional development or continuing education for you or your ministry staff?

The certificate offers:

  • Accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
  • 8-week long online courses, one at a time, designed for those in full-time ministry or other employment
  • Program can be completed 12 months or spread out over 2 years
  • Courses provide interaction with faculty and peers, not correspondence or go-it-alone
  • Breadth of curriculum + flexibility in electives based on need
  • Continuing education for church staff
  • Courses can be applied to the Master of Arts in Christian Ministries (MACM) or other seminary degree programs for those considering a future degree
  • Supplemental electives for those students who can come to campus for short 4-day residential intensives or whose prior course work supports more advanced study
  • Eligible for select institutional scholarships

EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SEMINARY; SCHOOL OF BIBLE & MINISTRY

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Get Ready to Change Lives

Deepen your understanding of Scripture, theology, and ministry practices with Milligan’s Certificate in Graduate Study in Christian Ministries. This program offers a flexible, graduate-level foundation in key areas of Christian leadership, tailored for those seeking to enhance their ministry skills or explore a path toward a full Master of Divinity.

With courses led by experienced faculty, you’ll engage in transformative study and develop practical tools for effective ministry. Whether you’re serving in a church, non-profit, or other Christian settings, this certificate equips you to lead and serve with wisdom and purpose.

Invest in your calling—grow spiritually, theologically, and practically at Milligan!

The Courses & Schedule

The 17 hour certificate includes 6 courses:
1 required Spiritual Formation course
1 of 3 Bible courses
2 of 5 ministry courses
1 of 2 theology courses
1 of 2 church history courses

Required Courses

Intro to Seminary Studies

Bible Courses

Biblical Languages and Tools
Old Testament Writings
New Testament Writings

Ministry Courses

Personal Identity in Pastoral Care
Biblical Preaching
Ministry Team Dynamics and Leadership
Intro to Christian World Mission
Spiritual Formation and the Ministry of Teaching

Theology Courses

Intro to Theology
Christological Principles for Ministry

Church History Courses

Christian Tradition & Mission
The Church and the Stone-Campbell Movement

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Complete and submit your official application online.

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Submit a non-refundable application fee of $30. Pay Online at the end of the online application or send a check or money order to Milligan University, with the student’s name indicated on the memo line.

Mail to:
ECS Admissions Office
PO Box 550
Milligan, TN 37682

Have an official transcript sent from each graduate and/or undergraduate institution you have attended.

Request a reference from two different people, preferably a former college professor, current minister, employer or supervisor. You will request references from within the online application.

Your Future Begins Here

Take the next step in your ministry journey with Milligan’s Certificate in Graduate Study in Christian Ministries. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to lead and serve with purpose. Apply today and start making a lasting impact!