Certificate in Ministry

Certificate in Ministry

A practical, non-accredited course, designed to train Pastors and Church Leaders who have difficulty in spending extended periods away from home for family, financial or other reasons, or do not meet the educational requirements of Tertiary Institutions.

Length

One week, 4 times per year. Classes are Monday till Friday. 

Course period

36 Courses are presented.  New students may enroll at any week in the three-year cycle.

Cost

R750 per term including course books, meals, and accommodation at Silver Oaks.

Quick overview of the 36 courses covered

  1. Matthew’s Gospel
  2. Training Leaders in Children’s Ministry
  3. New Testament 2 – Pauline Letters & Theology
  4. Old Testament Survey 1 – History
  5. Doctrine of Man, Sin & Salvation
  6. Poetic Books
  7. John’s Gospel
  8. Doctrine of Christ
  9. Families
  10. New Testament Survey 1
  11. Evangelism and Discipleship
  12. Women in Ministry
  1. Acts
  2. Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
  3. Missions
  4. Old Testament Survey 2
  5. Doctrine of God and Angels
  6. Letter to the Hebrews
  7. 1 Corinthians
  8. Ethics
  9. Africa in Context
  10. Church Principles
  11. 1 Timothy; Pastoral Ministry & Church Growth
  12. Exodus
  1. Romans
  2. Cults & Other Religious Systems
  3. Spiritual Disciplines
  4. Old Testament Survey 3
  5. How to Study the Bible (Hermeneutics)
  6. Biblical Leadership
  7. Introduction to Pastoral Caregiving
  8. How to Preach (Homiletics) – The Preacher
  9. NT 3 – General Epistles
  10. Apocalyptic Writing / Revelation
  11. Church History & Doctrine
  12. Old Testament Survey 4 – Minor Prophets

Dates for 2027

Term 1
  • 1-5 March
Term 2
  • 3-7 May
Term 3
  • 26-30 July
Term 4
  • 4-8 October

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