Midwestern Seminary
Certificates
The Non-degree Certificate programs of Midwestern Baptist College and Seminary are designed to offer basic biblical, theological, historical, and personal training for lay ministry in the local church. These certificates are not alternatives to undergraduate preparation for vocational ministry offered through the College; however, they afford students an opportunity to deepen their understanding and skills through study and training in a formal academic environment.
Students graduating with an Undergraduate Certificate will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate introductory knowledge of the Bible and theology.
- Interpret the English text of Scripture with greater proficiency using appropriate hermeneutical principles.
- Articulate and defend their own theological beliefs on the basis of Scripture and within the larger setting of church history.
- Understand and practice the classical spiritual disciplines.
- Be engaged faithfully in the Great Commission, having the skills and understanding needed for lay evangelism and/or missions involvement.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary offers two undergraduate certificates. Each consists of 15 credit hours.
For the Kingdom Certificate
- BS204 Introduction to Hermeneutics (3 hrs)
- HT350 Christian Doctrine I (3 hrs)
- HT351 Christian Doctrine II (3 hrs)
- HT450 The Church (3 hrs)
- MN201 Personal Evangelism and Discipleship (3 hrs)
Total Credit Hours: 15 hours
Graphic Design Certificate
- 15 credit hours taken with GR prefix
Total Credit Hours: 15 hours
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary offers five certificates, each consisting of 15 credit hours.
For the Church Certificate
- 2400 Introduction to Hermeneutics (3 hrs)
- 3110 Baptist History (3 hrs)
- 3200 Theology I (3 hrs)
- 3201 Theology II (3 hrs)
- 5201 Evangelism (3 hrs)
Total Credit Hours: 15 hours
Biblical Counseling Certificate
- 5110 Biblical Counseling in the Local Church (3 hrs)
- 5450 Applied Ecclesiology Practicum (3 hrs)
- 5501 Biblical Counseling and Psychological Theories (3 hrs)
- 5513 Biblical Counseling and EMotional Issues (3 hrs)
- 5522 Marriage and Family Counseling (3 hrs)
Total Credit Hours: 15 hours
Church Revitalization Certificate
- 5201 Evangelism
- 5450 Applied Ecclesiology Practicum (3 hrs)
- 5490 Ministry Stewardship Practicum (3 hrs)
- 7660 Church Planting Leadership Practicum (3 hrs)
- 7664 Outreach Strategies and Methods Practicum (3 hrs)
Total Credit Hours: 15 hours
Missions Certificate
- 7011 Missiology (3 hrs)
- 7016 World Religions (3 hrs)
- 7207 Missionary Anthropology Practicum (3 hrs)
- 7217 International Church Planting Practicum (3 hrs)
- 7221 Cross-Cultural Church Planting Practicum (3 hrs)
Total Credit Hours: 15 hours
Purpose
Midwestern Women’s Institute (MWI) provides a course of study for any woman regardless of marital or occupational status who wants to enable and enhance spiritual and practical skills necessary for effective service. MWI offers courses designed to equip women for ministry in the home, church, and community. Completion of a Certificate of Ministry Studies satisfies the requirements with the International Missions Board (IMB). Courses with MWI are not equivalent to college level courses and may not be used to substitute undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral degree programs
Outcomes
Students graduating with the MWI Certificate will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Bible and personal discipleship
- Develop an appreciation for Baptist heritage, mission, and ministries
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the biblical foundation for marriage and the family
- Develop an understanding of ministry opportunities in view of their personal talents and gifts.
Curriculum
Two different levels of study are available.
Certificate of Ministry Studies (30 credits)
Granted to the student who completes all 30 credits of required courses.
Advanced Certificate of Ministry Studies (45 credits)
Granted to the student who completes all 30 credits of required courses and 15 credits of elective courses.
- 10 credits Granted to the student who completes all 10 credits of required courses.
- 15 credits Granted to the student who completes all 10 credits of required courses and 5 credits of elective courses (see course descriptions in the back of the catalog for possible MWI electives).
- WC30 Old Testament Survey I
- WC31 Old Testament Survey II
- WC32 New Testament Survey I
- WC33 New Testament Survey II
- WC34 Evangelism & Missions
- WC35 Discipleship I
- WC36 Discipleship II
- WC37 Hermeneutics I
- WC38 Hermeneutics II
- Choose One:
- WC39 Theology I
- WC40 Theology II
Purpose
The Certificate in Worship Ministries (CWM) offers an abbreviated course of instruction that prepares bi-vocational and lay worship leaders an opportunity to develop personal skill in the theory and practice of worship ministry, while giving current full-time students additional training in a core ministry skill. There are no competency music tests required for entering this course of study.
Objectives
Students earning the CWM will be able to do the following:
1. Demonstrate a basic biblical and historical framework upon which to form a theology of worship and philosophy of ministry practice
2. Demonstrate the basic leadership, communication, and ministerial skills with which to humbly serve, minister and relate to staff, congregation, and worship ministry
3. Demonstrate a basic understanding of local church worship ministry that transcends church size, musical style, and various worship ministry trends – learning to utilize a gospel filter with which to carry out and implement all worship ministry ideas and endeavors
4. Demonstrate an elementary understanding of fundamental musical leadership skills including worship ministry technologies
- CM 9401 Worship Ministry Administration (3 hrs)
- CM 9403 Corporate Worship Leadership (3 hrs)
- CM 9424 Worship Technology (3 hrs)
Certificate Features
- Reduced Tuition Rate
- Fully Online
- Fulfills training portion of Phase 1 of certification with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC)
Certificate in Biblical Counseling
The Certificate in Biblical Counseling provides students access to 30 hours of lessons, quizzes, readings, and other training material at a reduced price. This certificate meets the requirements for the training portion of Phase 1 of certification with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). The program is offered through Midwestern’s For the Church Institute and provides continuing education units through Spurgeon College.
Midwestern Seminary
Certificate to MDiv
Midwestern Seminary’s MDiv Track Certificate is designed to equip you with theological training for your current ministry context. Students who complete our certificate program can continue on in their theological education in the Master of Divinity degree. Apply for our MDiv Track Certificate program today and take the next step in your ministry training.
