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Certificate of Ministry

40 credit hours · Biblical and ministry training

Certificate of Ministry

An Arabic-language program for adults who did not complete secondary school, or whose circumstances do not allow direct university study, and who want to grow in faith and ministry.

Two people reading the Bible together

Learning close to life and ministry

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Who is it designed for?

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Adult believers who did not complete their secondary education

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Adult believers whose circumstances do not allow direct university study

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Adult believers from non-Christian backgrounds

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Men and women who can read and write and meet the church membership and recommendation requirements

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Program requirements

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22 courses, as listed in the manual

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At least 36 course credit hours

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4 credit hours of practical ministry experience

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Completion of all current courses until additional electives become available

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The five curriculum divisions

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Foundational teaching: 3 courses

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The Christian and the Bible: 11 courses

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The Christian and ministry skills: 5 courses

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The Christian and life: 2 courses

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The Christian and society: 1 course developed as of the manual’s date

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Foundational courses

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The Abundant Life — 18 lessons on the basics of Christian life

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Come, Follow Me — 20 lessons for believers without a Christian cultural background

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Abundant Light — an overview of the books of the Bible and God’s plan

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Program materials

The manual states that most Certificate of Ministry courses come from SEAN International and were translated into Arabic by PTEE, while Dr. Tim Green wrote the course “Come, Follow Me.”