Ministry Certification

Associate in Ministry Certification

The Ministry Certification Program is designed to provide instruction in basic Christian

theological understandings. It is comprised of seven semester long core courses covering

theology, church history, and Bible. This program is best suited for congregational staff and

lay volunteers. It can also be used as ministry preparation for short term missionaries or

anyone that wants to be better equipped in the basic teachings about the Bible, the history

of the Christian church, and Christian theology.

Academic Records

The Ministry Certification program courses are offered at an undergraduate level of

difficulty. A person with a high school diploma and good study skills should be successful in

this course of study. This is a non accredited certification program designed to provide the

learner with a basic level of understanding of the Bible, Christian history, and Christian

theology. The courses in the program are entered on the ILT transcript in terms of the

number of Continuing Education Units completed. (Normally one CEU = one contact hour.)

Application Process

Admission to the Ministry Certification program involves the submission of the ILT

Application form with a recommendation letter from a pastor or the mentor of the local

Designated Teaching Center. An entrance interview completes the application process.

List of Required Documents for Ministry Certification

Admissions Interview

The admissions interview may be conducted in person, by telephone, or by interactive video

conference. The candidates are asked to respond to a set of question, provided to them in

advance, concerning their faith and call to ministry. The interview will be conducted by a

representative from the Institute of Lutheran Theology along with a representative from the

applicant’s local Designated Teaching Center.

Tuition

•$600 per course

Required Courses: