Cornerstone Christian College

Certificate in Christian Ministry

120 credits at NQF 5, minimum 1 year full-time or 2½ years part-time

Admission Requirements

Grade 12 pass (with university exemption) or equivalent, OR
Grade 12 pass with conditional exemption on the grounds of mature age (23 years and older), OR
Senior Certificate without matriculation endorsement but with a minimum of 2 years experience in the area of Christian ministry, OR
30 years of age, grade 10 pass and a minimum of 4 years experience in the area of Christian ministry, OR
40 years of age without any school qualifications, but with a minimum of 4 years experience in the area of Christian ministry.

Options for Participation

For credit purposes:

GAP year: Monday to Friday, 09h00-15h00, OR

Evening class: 2 nights per week, Mondays and Thursdays, 18h00-21h00, 2 year cycle, commence any term.

Attendance only:

Modules can be taken individually for non-credit purposes at half the cost.

Programme Objectives

The Certificate in Christian Ministry provides Christians with a foundational, practical theological training to equip and empower them to build God's Kingdom in their sphere of influence by:

Deepening their relationship with the triune God and their trust in Jesus Christ as saviour and friend.
Developing creative and critical thinkers who are catalysts for growth and renewal.
Developing basic skills in reading the Bible and showing its relevance to meeting pastoral needs in churches and communities, especially in an African context.
Bringing them to an understanding of how people's worldview influences their concept of God and practice of spirituality.
Exposing them to a variety of theological views in order to gain a greater critical appreciation of their own.
Understanding the basic principles of Christian leadership.
Enabling them to minister to people in different cultural contexts.
Developing basic communication skills with groups and individuals.
Entering tertiary education with the possibility of further studies (modules can be credited towards our BTh programme).

Details of the Certificate in Christian Ministry

Christian Studies

Biblical Studies

Practical Theology

Academic Skills

Introduction to Philosophy

And Worldviews

(6)

Biblical Text and Context

(6)

Reconciliation and

Peacemaking

(6)

Introduction to Pastoral Care & Counselling

(6)

Information Skills

(6)

History of Western and

African Christianity (6)

OT Survey A

(6)

Christian Spirituality

(6)

Children, Youth and Society

(6)

Doctrine Survey

(6)

OT Survey B

(6)

Character of a Christian

Leader

(6)

Christian Worship

(6)

Practical

Theology of Missions

(6)

NT Survey

(6)

Interpersonal and Cross-Cultural Communication

(6)

Discipleship of Youth

and Children

(6)

Ministry Practical

(18)

Module Details

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