Christian Worker Certificate

The certificate programs in General Bible, Church Ministries and Church Music consist of 60 to 63 semester hours of required and elective courses. Each certificate is a recognized program of the college, but its completion does not constitute graduation from the college, nor does it meet the requirements for ordination as set forth by the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada.



Christian Worker Certificate - General Bible

Objectives

This program is designed to provide students with a concentration of Bible related studies and basic skills and competencies for the sharing of one's faith.

Note: some courses are offered every second year. Students should alter their programs as necessary.

Course Requirements and Curriculum

Freshman Year

Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
BIBL 113
Hermeneutics
3 BIBL 114
Pentateuch
3
BIBL 115
Gospels
3 RELS 132
Cross Cultural Studies
3
RELS 131
Introduction to Spiritual Issues
3 EDUC 142
Principles of Teaching
3
RELS 133
Religious Conversion
3 HIST 172 History of the Pentecostal Church 3
Open Elective 3 Open Elective 3
  15   15

Sophmore Year

Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
BIBL 211
Historical Literature
3 BIBL 212
Acts
3
THEO 221
Doctrine I
3 THEO 222
Doctrine II
3
THEO 321
Biblical Theology
of the Holy Spirit
3 THEO 422
Old Testament Theology
3
THEO 421
New Testament Theology
3 BIBL/THEO Elective 3
Open Elective 3 Open Elective 3
  15   15


Christian Worker Certificate - Church Ministries

Objective

This program is designed to provide competency in teacher education skills and understanding for those who desire to minister in the local church. The program centers on understanding the Scriptures and methods of applying this truth in evangelizing children and youth.

Course Requirements and Curriculum

Note: some courses are offered every second year. Students should alter their programs as necessary.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
BIBL 113
Hermeneutics
3 BIBL 114
Pentateuch
3
BIBL 115
Gospels
3 RELS 132
Cross Cultural Studies
3
RELS 131
Introduction to Spiritual Issues
3 EDUC 142
Principles of Teaching
3
RELS 133
Religious Conversion
3 HIST 172
History of the Pentecostal Church
3
Open Elective 3 Open Elective 3
  15   15

Sophmore Year

Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
BIBL 211
Historical Literature
3 BIBL 212
Acts
3
THEO 221
Doctrine I
3 THEO 222
Doctrine II
3
EDUC 241
Youth Communication
3 PSYC 242
Developmental Psychology
3
EDUC 243
Resource/Program Development
3 EDUC 446
Church Ministries Internship
1.5
EDUC 445
Church Ministries Internship
1.5 EDUC Elective 3
EDUC Elective 3 EDUC Elective 3
  16.5   16.5


Christian Worker Certificate - Music

Objectives

This program is designed to provide students with foundational training for music ministries in and through the local church.

Course Requirements and Curriculum

Note: Some courses are offered every second year. Students should alter their programs as necessary.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
BIBL 115
Gospels
3 BIBL 114
Pentateuch
3
RELS 131
Introduction to Spiritual Issues
3 RELS 132
Cross Cultural Studies
3
RELS 133
Religious Conversion
3 EDUC 142
Principles of Teaching
3
MUSI 151
Music Theory and Practice I
3 MUSI 150
Grad Choir/Band
.5
MUSI 153
Private Lessons
1 MUSI 154
Private Lessons
1
MUSI 254
Vocal Methods
1 BIBL 250
Biblical Theology of Worship
3
MUSI 353
Music Ministry Group
1 MUSI 251
Music Theory and Practice II
3
    MUSI 353
Music Ministry Group
1
  15   17.5

Sophmore Year

Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
BIBL 113
Hermeneutics
3 MUSI 150
Grad Choir/Band
.5
MUSI 153
Private Lessons
1 MUSI 154
Private Lessons
1
BIBL 211
Historical Literature
3 HIST 172
History of the Pentecostal Church
3
THEO 221
Doctrine I
3 BIBL 212
Acts
3
MUSI 252
Music Theory and Harmony III
3 THEO 222
Doctrine II
3
MUSI 253
Instrumental Methods
1 MUSI 351
Corporate Worship Leadership and Administration
3
MUSI 353
Music Ministry Group
1 MUSI 353
Music Ministry Group
1
MUSI 355
Church Media and Technology
2 MUSI 456
Music Internship
2
  17   16.5
  • POSSIBLE EXEMPTION: MUSI 151 Music Theory I. Documentary proof of an equivalent level of music theory, sight singing and ear training proficiency is required for consideration of a placement exam that could lead to exemption. Otherwise, this course will be taken during the first semester of the program.

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