Certificate In Pastoral Ministry and Leadership

COURSE OUTLINE

Week 1: Bibliology – The Doctrine of Scripture

Topics:

• The Nature and Purpose of Divine Revelation
• The Inspiration, Inerrancy, and Authority of Scripture
• Canonization and Preservation of the Biblical Text
• Principles of Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics)

Week 2: Theology Proper – The Doctrine of God

Topics:

• The Existence and Knowability of God
• The Attributes of God (Incommunicable & Communicable)
• The Triune Nature of God (Trinity)
• The Names of God and Their Theological Significance

Week 3: Anthropology & Hamartiology – Man and Sin

Topics:

• The Creation of Man in the Image of God
• The Nature and Purpose of Humanity
• The Fall and Its Consequences
• The Doctrine of Original Sin and Human Depravity

Week 4: Christology – The Person and Work of Christ

Topics:

• The Eternal Son and the Incarnation
• The Dual Nature of Christ (Fully God and Fully Man)
• The Offices of Christ: Prophet, Priest, King
• The Atonement: Substitution, Propitiation, Reconciliation

Week 5: Soteriology – The Doctrine of Salvation

Topics:

• God’s Redemptive Plan in History
• Grace, Faith, and the New Birth
• Justification and Adoption
• Assurance of Salvation

Week 6: Pneumatology – The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

Topics:

• The Personhood and Deity of the Holy Spirit
• The Spirit’s Role in Salvation and Sanctification
• The Baptism, Filling, and Gifts of the Spirit
• Discernment of True Spiritual Manifestations

Week 7: Ecclesiology – The Doctrine of the Church

Topics:

• The Nature and Mission of the Church
• The Local and Universal Church
• Church Offices
• Worship, Fellowship, and Church Discipline

Week 8: Discipleship and Spiritual Formation

Topics:

• The Call to Follow Christ
• Daily Spiritual Disciplines: Prayer, Study, Fasting, Worship
• Growth in Grace and Fruit of the Spirit
• Victory in Spiritual Warfare

Week 9: The Kingdom of God

Topics:

• Biblical Definition and Scope of the Kingdom
• The Kingdom in the Teachings of Jesus
• Kingdom Ethics and Mission
• Present and Future Dimensions

Week 10: Missiology – Evangelism and World Mission

Topics:

• The Great Commission and Global Mandate
• Personal Evangelism and Gospel Communication
• The Theology of Missions
• Challenges and Strategies in Global Evangelization

Week 11: Christian Ethics and Moral Living

Topics:

• Biblical Framework for Ethical Decision-Making
• Stewardship, Sexuality, Money, and Relationships
• Christian Witness in Culture
• The Pursuit of Holiness

Week 12: Eschatology – The Doctrine of Last Things

Topics:

• The Return of Christ and the End of the Age
• Resurrection and Final Judgment
• Heaven, Hell, and Eternal State
• Living in Light of Eternity

ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

• Weekly Reading Assignments and Reflection Papers – 30%

• Midterm Examination (Weeks 1–6) – 20%

• Final Examination (Weeks 7–12) – 30%

• Attendance, Class Participation, and Discussion – 10%

• Final Personal Statement of Faith – 10%