The Higher Certificate in Ministry (HCMin) has a strong focus on pastoral skills and seeks to enrich local church leaders for more effective ministry. It builds an understanding of the theological and biblical ideas that shape ministry and basic research.
Who is this programme for?
- Young people enjoying a gap year
- Lay people involved in the local church
- Church leaders
- Retirees wanting to increase their biblical knowledge
Courses in this programme
First semester — compulsory
- Bible Literacy
- Bible Overview
- Introduction to Homiletics
- Overview of Pastoral Care
First semester — choose one
- Cross-Cultural Engagement
- Bible Read
- Youth and Family Ministry
Second semester
- Introduction to Christian Doctrine
- Contemporary Ecclesiology
- Personal Spiritual Development
- Introduction to Spiritual Direction
- Church Ministry