Certificate in Christian Ministry

The Certificate in Christian Ministry is a 24-hour certificate. It is designed to ground students in faithfully interpreting and applying Scripture in service to the church. When you complete it, you are awarded the Certificate in Christian Ministry.

It suits lay leaders entering ministry without a full master's commitment. Knox lists the format as "Online or Residential Hybrid," and the certificate can be completed fully online.

Certificate in Christian Ministry students may take courses as desired in any department of the school. Knox recommends:

• Old Testament Survey 1 and 2
• New Testament Survey 1 (Gospels and Acts) and 2 (Epistles and Revelation)
• Systematic Theology 1 (God and Creation), 2 (Christ and the Church) and 3 (Salvation and Eschatology)
• One elective course (3 credit hours)

Tuition is $670 per credit hour, or $620 per credit hour for seniors. Knox does not accept federal student loans. See every rate and fee on the tuition page.

The certificate takes about one year to complete.

The certificate is open to students who have completed a bachelor's degree or beyond. To apply, you submit:

• a completed application and the $50 application fee;
• transcripts from all previous institutions you attended;
• a personal testimony; and
• a pastoral reference.

Questions first? Use the online inquiry form.

A certificate can also be a first step. Every completed course in the Certificate Program can be applied towards an accredited masters program in the future at Knox.

Knox is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Compare the degree programs when you are ready.