Certificate / Diploma in Christian Ministry

Empowering faithful Christian leaders for every generation, culture, and community

The Certificate and Diploma in Christian Ministry programs are designed to equip people for ministry in a variety of environments, with a particular focus on the local church. They are suitable for those seeking personal growth, spiritual formation, and a more mature understanding of theology. The programs develop a measure of professional competence, stimulate growth in biblical and theology. 

Program Snapshot

• Program Director: Carey Academic Staff
• Academic Qualifications: A recognized Bachelor's Degree or grade 12/High School completion with a minimum of a B- average in undergrad studies
• Suitable Candidates: Individuals seeking personal growth, spiritual information and a more mature understanding of theology
• Total Credits: 36 (24 credits without synthesis courses)
• Certificate Tuition: $250 per credit
• Diploma Tuition: $345 per credit
• Part-time Study Duration: 2 years

Program Features

The Certificate and Diploma in Ministry programs are designed to equip you for ministry in a variety of environments, with a particular focus on the local church.

The CMin and DipMin programs offer personal growth, spiritual formation, and a more mature understanding of Theology.

These programs develop a measure of professional competence, lay solid biblical and theological foundations for ministry, and challenge you to renewal in your personal life of faith.

• CMIN Certificate in Ministry - 36 Undergraduate credits
• DipMIN Diploma in Ministry - 36 Graduate credits

*24 credits without synthesis courses.

Course Requirements

(Total: 36 credits)

Foundation courses (18 credits)

• MLOS - Graduate Studies Orientation (Mandatory) - 0 credit
• COR510 - Intro to Old Testament 1 - 3 credits
• COR511 - Intro to Old Testament 2 - 3 credits
• COR520 - Intro to New Testament 1 - 3 credits
• COR521 - Intro to New Testament 2 - 3 credits
• COR530 - Intro to Christian Thought 1 - 3 credits
• COR531 - Intro to Christian Thought 2 - 3 credits

Specialization courses (6 credits)

6 credits in total - your choice of three free elective courses up to a total of 6 credits.

Synthesis courses (12 credits)

Available for CBWC ministerial candidates only (or by permission)

• CAPS700 - Capstone - 9 credits
• One free elective course - 3 credits