Certificate Programme
The Certificate programme 39 week programme is tailored to meet the needs of those wishing to pursue a disciplined and systematic study of the Bible.
Essentially, the programme is aimed at church deacons, Sunday school teachers and church workers in general.
Planning your Certificate study
- Duration and terms
39 weeks
The programme will be taught in three terms and it will run for one year.
- Credits
There are three block teachings in the three terms and each block teaching in each term will be worth 40 credits giving an overall credit point of 120 across the three terms.
- Teaching commitment
The Certificate programme has three lectures totalling 9 hours per week.
This is lecture time. Ask Admissions about independent study and the current teaching timetable.
- Entry requirements
Proficiency in English, Foundation qualification and good Advanced level grade (C to B) in Religious Studies
What should I confirm?
Certificate is full-time and on site at MCW.
- How is Certificate currently delivered?
- Is Certificate available, and when is the next intake?
Programme content
First termBlock teaching
- The creation of the Jewish people and nation
- Jewish Migration (Exodus of the Jewish people from Egypt to the promised land)
- Israel’s conquest and life in Canaan
- Return of the Jewish remnant from exile
- Blood covenant and redemptive realities
- Reflections and purpose of priests, prophets and kings in the OT and their application
Second termBlock teaching
- Principles of Management
- Principles of Biblical Leadership
- Pneumatology - the study of the person of the Holy Spirit and His Lordship in the Church
- The Rapture and its relevance to the believer
Third termBlock teaching
- Principles of Prayer
- Evangelism and Missions
- Principles of Christian Counselling.
- Essence of Thanksgiving, Worship and Praise.
Assessment
The assessment of the Certificate programme will be 100% comprising of three sets of (coursework) assignments based on the topics studied in the duration of the programme. Students will be expected to complete and submit coursework (assignments) at the end of each term to be assessed. Grading criteria will be as follows: Distinction; Merit; Pass; and Referral (Refer to section 12.0 – 12.4). For example, a student who achieves an overall grade of DDM may be awarded a distinction or a grade of MMP, the learner may be awarded a Merit (Refer to the grading descriptor in section 12.5)
On successful completion
On successful completion of the Certificate programme of study, the student would have achieved 120 credits. Similarly, the student will be able to understand the importance of the word of God and its personal application. The student will also be able to understand the biblical relevance of the God head, the creation of the Jewish nation, their migration from Egypt and God’s dealings with his ancient people. Importantly, the student will be able to demonstrate understanding of the development of mission and pastoral care and display a variety of skills, including information gathering, team work, analytical, communication (oral and written) and interpretive capabilities enabling them to “rightly dividing the word of truth”.