Pastoral Certification Program

Pastoral Certification: (60 Credit Hours required) 

Class #                  Course Name

PCD 201                Biblical Themes

PCD 202                Bible Basics

PCD 203                Evangelism

PCD 204                Missions

PCD 205               The Four Gospels

PCD 206                Old Testament Survey

PCD 207                New Testament Survey

PCD 208                Basic Christian Theology

PCD 209                Doctrine

PCD 210                Prayer         

Must complete 12 month life ministry, including:

o   Preaching

o   Teaching

o   Outreach

o   Final Examination

o   Review by S.B.C.S. Board

The first three can be met by actual pasturing and teaching in the Church.

Three taped messages and three teaching tapes must be provided to the Board.

A Pastoral Certification will be issued at the completion of the program.

The program can be taken by anyone that has a calling to the ministry or has been in the ministry and has not been able to receive credential because of the cost or lack of time. These 60 credit hours qualify you to enter the Bachelor of Arts program.