Ministry Certificate Graduation Requirements
Calvary Chapel School of Discipleship (CCSoD) offers several paths of study to help all types of students. All students completing the 68 credit course will earn a General Ministry Certificate. Students have the option to follow an emphasis of study within our program. CCSoD offers: Worship, Biblical Studies, and Christian Leadership & Administration. Students who complete 12 credits (4 classes) in a field of study will receive a Ministry Certificate in the area of emphasis.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
| COURSES | CORE REQUIREMENTS (56 units) | WORSHIP LEADERSHIP (12 units) | BIBLICAL STUDIES (12 units) | LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION (12 units) | GENERAL STUDIES (12 units) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OT / NT SURVEY | |||||
| OT301 OT SURVEY | 3 | ||||
| OT302 OT SURVEY | 3 | ||||
| NT301 NT SURVEY | 3 | ||||
| NT302 NT SURVEY | 3 | ||||
| PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRY | |||||
| M199 PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRY | 60 Hours per Semester | ||||
| M180 CHURCH ATTENDANCE | 30 Hours per Semester | ||||
| MINISTRY TRAINING | |||||
| MT170 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY | 3 | ||||
| MT320 SELF CONFRONTATION | 3 | ||||
| MT150 SHORT TERM MISSIONS / EVANGELISM | 3 | ||||
| REQUIRED BIBLE | |||||
| OT310 GENESIS | 3 | ||||
| OT354 JOHN | 3 | ||||
| OT355 ACTS | 3 | ||||
| OT356 ROMANS | 3 | ||||
| OT359 GALATIANS / EPHESIANS | 3 | ||||
| NT377 REVELATION | 3 | ||||
| THEOLOGY | |||||
| TH180 CALVARY DISTINCTIVES | 3 | ||||
| TH348 BIBLIOLOGY | 3 | ||||
| WORSHIP EMPHASIS | |||||
| WO330 WORSHIP SONGWRITING | 3 | ||||
| WO327 WORSHIP MINISTRY ADMINISTRATION | 3 | ||||
| WO331 WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICUM | 3 | ||||
| WO320 THEOLOGY OF WORSHIP | 3 | ||||
| BIBLICAL STUDIES EMPHASIS | |||||
| PT305 PREACHING | 3 | ||||
| TH301 CHURCH HISTORY | 3 | ||||
| TH363 APOLOGETICS | 3 | ||||
| TH410 ESCHATOLOGY | 3 | ||||
| CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION EMPHASIS | |||||
| CL620 PASTORAL CARE / MINISTRY | 3 | ||||
| CL306 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | 3 | ||||
| MT400 PIONEERING WORKS FOR GOD | 3 | ||||
| MT430 CHURCH ADMINISTRATION | 3 | ||||
| ELECTIVES | |||||
| MI310 MISSIONS AND CHURCH PLANTING | 3 | ||||
| NT369 HEBREWS | 3 | ||||
| OT330 ECCLESIASTES | 3 | ||||
| OT332 ISAIAH | 3 | ||||
| OT336 DANIEL | 3 |
Audit Classes
What is the difference between a credit course and an audit course?
Calvary Chapel School of Discipleship allows students to Audit classes for non-credit. This is available for students who do not want to earn a Ministry Certificate, but just want to attend classes for ministry development, knowledge of the Word, and to deepen their relationship with God. Please be aware that audit courses are not eligible for college credit. Audited classes will receive a complete or incomplete grade depending on whether or not all class assignments were completed. Only classes taken for credit will apply toward a degree. A credited course must be cleared in advance with the instructor and all class work must be completed. Upon completion of the class, a letter grade will be awarded.
Transferable Credits
For students that would like to further pursue their education, or desire to earn a 4-year degree from an accredited university after they complete our course, CCSoD has made articulation agreements with different universities that would allow students who earned their Ministry Certificate to transfer their class credits and apply them toward a 4-year degree. Only credited classes qualify. Currently CCSoD has articulation agreements with Horizon University, Calvary Chapel Golden Springs Bible College, Calvary Chapel Chino Valley School Of Discipleship, and Calvary Chapel University. For specific information regarding transferring classes for credit towards a 4-year degree you will need to contact the school you are wishing to attend directly.