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Ministry Certificate Programs

Theological Studies

Certificate

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This program is designed for second career Pastors and laity in leadership positions.

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The program has four courses

 

  • Old Testament

  • New Testament

  • Church History

  • Theology

 

Spirituality

and worship

certificate

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This program is designed for second career Pastors, Lay Pastors and Worship Leaders.

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The program has four courses:

 

  • Preaching

  • Christian Worship

  • Pastoral Care

  • Spiritual Formation

 

Pastoral Ministry

Certificate

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This program is designed for second career Pastors, Lay Pastors and Christian Educators.

 

The program has four courses:

 

  • Missional Church

  • Christian Education

  • Church Adminstration

  • Ministerial Ethics

 

Spiritual Formation

Certificate

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Dr. Christensen expands upon the life and teachings of Henri Nouwen.

 

Using his three books as the foundation of this course, he prepares students to become Spiritual Formation directors.. 

 

CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION

Certificate

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This program is designed for , Lay Pastors and Christian Educators.

 

The program has four courses:

 

  • Old Testament

  • New Testament

  • Christian Education

  • Spiritual Formation

 

Pastoral
CARE

Certificate

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This program is designed for second career Pastors, Lay Visitation Teams.

 

The program has four courses:

 

  • Pastoral Care

  • Spiritual Formation

  • Ministerial Ethics

  • Practicum

 

Enroll in a single Course or the Certificate Program.

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Certificate Faculty:


Robert J. Duncan Jr., D.Min
Retired United Methodist Minister 
Retired President of & Professor of Religion at Bacone College

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Guest Lecturers provide insights into the specific area of Pastoral Care that the Student is exploring.

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Northwind Institute has met the requirements of the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools to offer certificates of completion for theological and ministry-related courses.

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Courses in the Pastoral Care Certificate Program may be transferred to Northwind Seminary's Master of Contextualized Ministry or Master of Specialized Ministry Degree Programs.

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