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Friends Theological College

Programme Detail: Certificate in Pastoral Ministry

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Certificate in Pastoral Ministry
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number
Description 1 year pastoral ministry certificate
Keywords
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available Kenya / Western
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Ethics; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Gifts / Prayer; Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Gifts / Worship; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Marriage and Family Guidance; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Children's Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Youth and Students Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Women's Ministry; Personal Life and Holiness / Fellowship and Interpersonal Skills; Transforming Society (Leadership, Education, Government) / Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Certificate
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost $1000.00
Bursaries/scholarships available
Actual Length 9 months
Average hours of study per week 50
Methods of instruction cognitive understanding, pastoral and teaching skills, character formation and spiritual development through lectures, reading, writing, internet usage, mentoring/coaching, worship and prayer times, community living, team work, practicum, "tent-making" work program
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 65
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 25
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 10
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 10
Prerequisite Programmes English; primary school completion minimum, majority have secondary school completion; 1 year ministry experience
Other Prerequisites suitable character and faith experience; basic familiarity with Bible and Christian faith
Qualifications gained Certificate in Pastoral Ministry
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by Other Accreditation (see below)
Other Accrediting Bodies Other programs at the college are ACTEA programs