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Certificate in Lay Leadership Purpose The Certificate in Lay Leadership is an undergraduate-level non-credit program designed to provide those who are NOT seeking ordination with a foundation of Biblical Studies, Theology, and Practical Ministry.1 Applicants from the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada will normally be referred by the Board of Ministerial Standards and Education; students of other denominations will normally be referred by their accrediting bodies. This Certificate is awarded by Acadia Divinity College. Academic Admission Requirement Grade 12 completion or a GED certificate is normally required for admission. Program Requirements A pass in every course is required to earn a completion certificate. Bachelor-level course expectations may be adjusted for the student’s capacity by the professor in consultation with the student, and all courses will be marked on a pass / fail basis. Courses taken in this program are not transferable to a degree program. Course Number Course Name IDTH 2010 Orientation Biblical Studies BIBL 2023 Survey of the Bible BIBL 2013 Interpreting the Bible Christian Thought THEO 3013 Christian Theology 1 THEO 3023 Christian Theology 2 Ministry Electives (Choose 3) EVAN 3013 Evangelism and Mission in Contemporary Society EVAN 3023 Bringing Renewal to Established Congregations SPFM 3013 Christian Spiritual Formation for Ministry Leaders PAST 3053 Preaching as a Practice and the Practice of Preaching DISP 3013 Transformational Discipleship Ministry NXGN 3013 Youth and Family Ministry
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Students with no post-secondary education who are under 55 years of age and who are seeking ordination should enrol in the Bachelor of Theology program. Those over 55 years of age who are seeking ordination should enrol in the Certificate for Ministerial Studies.