Level 2 – Ministerial Training Certificate Program
Ministerial Studies in Summit University consists of two levels. Level 1 is the Ministering Servant Certificate Program and Level 2 is the Ministerial Training Certificate Program. Each of these two Levels contain two Tracks, which are Tracks A and B. Track A is open to all students and Track B applies specifically to Ministerial Studies in Church Universal and Triumphant. Each of these two Levels is currently open for applications to Track A only.
Level 2 – Ministerial Training Certificate Program – Tracks A & B
In our Ministerial Training Certificate Program, students are trained to professionally minister to a congregation or community. This program also has two tracks. Each of these two Levels is currently open for applications to Track A only.
Track A is the basic certificate program, open to those who successfully complete Track A or Track B of the Ministering Servant Certificate Program.
Track B is open to those who successfully complete Track B of the Ministering Servant Certificate Program. This track has additional elements specifically designed for lay brothers/sisters in Church Universal and Triumphant who desire to pursue the mantle of lay minister. Lay brothers/sisters are eligible to apply for the office of lay minister after successful completion of Level 2 and service as a lay brother/sister for a period of two-and-a-half to three years. After three years of successful ministry, lay ministers may become eligible for ordination, which means they dedicate themselves to the ministry as a lifelong calling.
Level 2 will take a minimum of 2.5 – 3 years of part-time study.
Ministerial Training Certificate Program – Level 2, Track A
Curriculum
Total credits required: 18
Required Courses (12 credits)
- MINS 2110 – Homiletics 2 (2 cr.)
- MINS 2603 – Foundations of Family Ministry (1 cr.)
- MINS 2610 – Pastoral Counseling and Care (3 cr.)
- MINS 2770 – The Holy Spirit: Fire from Heaven (1 cr.)
- PSYC 2201 – Spiritual Psychology 2 (3 cr.)
- RELS 1005 – Survey of the World Religions (2 cr.)
Electives (6 credits)
- EDUC 1380 – Outreach in The Summit Lighthouse (1 cr.)
- ENGL 1281 – Writers’ Guild Training – Fundamentals (2 cr.)
- LEAD 1105 – Practical Leadership Skills 1 (1 cr.)
- LEAD 2105 – Practical Leadership Skills 2 (1 cr.)
- LEAD 2150 – Leadership Practicum (3 cr.)
- MINS 2380 – The Universal Principles of Spiritual Community (1 cr.)
- MINS 3280 – A Spiritual Perspective on the Issues of Our Time (1 cr.)
- POLI 1101 – Spiritual Principles of Government (3 cr.)
- RELS 1085 – Survey of The Summit Lighthouse (1 cr.)
- RELS 1180 – Science of the Spoken Word (1 cr.)
- SOCW 2603 – Basics of Senior Care (1 cr.)
- SOCW 2605 – End-of-Life Care in The Summit Lighthouse (1 cr.)
Ministerial Training Certificate Program – Level 2, Track B
Curriculum
Total credits required: 18
Required Courses (17 credits)
- MINS 2110 – Homiletics 2 (2 cr.)
- MINS 2380 – The Universal Principles of Spiritual Community (1 cr.)
- MINS 2603 – Foundations of Family Ministry (1 cr.)
- MINS 2610 – Pastoral Counseling and Care (3 cr.)
- MINS 2650 – Intensive: The Aquarian-Age Minister (1 cr.) **
- MINS 2770 – The Holy Spirit: Fire from Heaven (1 cr.)
- MINS 2780 – CUT Sacraments and Holy Orders (1 cr.)
- MINS 3280 – A Spiritual Perspective on the Issues of Our Time (1 cr.)
- PSYC 2201 – Spiritual Psychology 2 (3 cr.)
- RELS 1005 – Survey of the World Religions (2 cr.)
- End-of-Life Care in The Summit Lighthouse (1 cr.)
Electives (1 credit; at least two courses regardless of credits)
- LEAD 1105 – Practical Leadership Skills 1 (1 cr.)
- LEAD 2105 – Practical Leadership Skills 2 (1 cr.)
- ENGL 1281 – Writers’ Guild Training – Fundamentals (2 cr.)
- ENGL 1225 English Writing Skills (1 cr.)
- ENGL 1275 Writing for Social Media (1 cr.)
- POLI 1101 Spiritual Principles of Government (3 cr.)
Additional Requirements (no credit)
- Minimally one semester of mentoring by an ordained minister of C.U.T.
- Minimally 10 professional counseling sessions by a licensed psychological counselor/therapist (in addition to sessions taken for the MSC-B program) taken within 5 years of applying for the office of lay minister.
*See the Course Catalog for a schedule and descriptions of courses. Course numberings, titles and availability are subject to change without prior notice.
**MINS 2650 – Intensive: is a required 4–5-day intensive for Track B students who have completed all prerequisites with a “B” grade or better AND 12 credits. SU will no longer allow for concurrent taking of classes/credits in the Intensive semester. Prerequisites include PSYC 2201 Spiritual Psychology 2, MINS 2770 The Holy Spirit, MINS 3780 A Spiritual Perspective on the Issues of our Time, MINS 2610 Pastoral Counseling and Care, MINS 2780 CUT Sacraments and Holy Orders, MINS 2201 Homiletics 2. Locations and dates for intensives will be announced. Travel, housing and meals for intensives vary and are the responsibility of the student.
More Information
Ministry as a vocation
Students interested in pursuing a ministerial role in Church Universal and Triumphant should read Ministry as Vocation in Church Universal and Triumphant. This booklet gives an in-depth explanation of what it means to be an Aquarian Age minister and will answer many questions. It can be downloaded as a PDF by clicking here.
Not able to commit to an 18-credit-program?
Perhaps you are not able to commit to an 18-credit program now. If so, consider taking individual courses for credit or audit. Learn more here.
What you need to know about the Ministerial Studies Certificate Program
The following links will help you learn more about the Ministerial Studies Certificate Program:
Ministering Servant Certificate Program (Ministerial Studies, Level 1)
In our Ministering Servant Certificate Program, students are trained to professionally serve as a ministering servant to a congregation or community. Read more about Level 1 here.
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