Certificate in Student Ministry Leadership
Jack D. Terry School of Educational Ministries
Certificate in Student Ministry Leadership
Essential training for student ministry leaders
The certificate in Student Ministry Leadership provides essential training for local church staff and volunteer ministers and leaders in student ministry.
Certificate Highlights
- 4 courses
- On-and-off-campus learning
- Start during any semester, complete in 2 years
Upon completion of the four courses in the program, students will receive an official certificate from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The awarded certificate demonstrates evidence of concentrated study in student ministry.
Courses will be offered in the certificate program the same semesters they are offered in the degreed Master’s program on the seminary campus. The beginning and ending days of a certificate course will match those for the Master’s course. Thus, earning the certificate will require two years to complete the four academic semesters. Students may begin their studies with any semester.
Certificate Requirements, Cost, and Application Process
There are no educational prerequisites for the program and the certificate carries no academic credit.
The certificate fee is $500 for the complete program of four courses.
Those interested in the certificate in Student Ministry Leadership can apply through the Admissions Office. Once the student’s application is processed, he or she will receive notification from the seminary with details on the program course sequence and instructions for setting up seminary email and Canvas accounts.
Certificate Courses
STMIN 1423—Leading Student Ministry
Study of the biblical foundation for the church’s ministry with teenage believers and for a pastor who leads that ministry. Presents how to balance evangelism, discipleship, worship, missions, ministry, and fellowship through a comprehensive student ministry strategy leading to lifetime transformation and kingdom impact. Teaches competencies in worship planning, budgeting, calendaring, equipping leaders, equipping parents, and event management. Instructor: Dr. Richard Ross.
STMIN 1433—Disciple Making in Student Ministry
Study of biblical patterns and goals for discipleship. Includes a focus on structuring and administering student ministry for discipleship, discipling and equipping adult leaders, creating a multi-year process for weekly discipleship, open and covenant group Bible study, discipling through events, and equipping teenagers to disciple believers now and for a lifetime. Considers prayer strategies for student ministry and how to raise the sails for revival in a young generation. Instructor: Dr. Richard Ross.
STMIN 1383—Issues in Student Ministry
Study of contemporary issues that affect the lives of teenagers and responses to those issues consistent with biblical truth. Gives special attention to teenage sexuality, sexual affections, and gender identity in light of biblical anthropology and biblical ethics. Considers the influence of the elements of teenage culture. Analyzes current and emerging moral and ethical issues. Studies the relationships that are important to teenagers and the ways the church can positively influence those relationships. Instructor: Dr. Richard Ross.
EDMIN 1063—Family Ministry and the Church
This course explores the collaborative relationship between the church and the family by examining theological precepts that relate to both essential institutions. In addition, this course will provide current application of theology to the local church and Christian family that will impact the practice of ministry and education in the home and through the local church. Instructor: Dr. Jonathan Williams.
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