The Certificate in African American Ministry provides theological, biblical, spiritual, and leadership training for pastoral leaders with a focus on the 21st century African American congregational context.

This program is offered as a partnership between Lexington Theological Seminary, the Office of African American Clergy Leadership Development, and the National Convocation. It is funded in part by the Thriving in Ministry Project at LTS with a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

Program Cost: $25 Non-Refundable Application Fee + $75 per Online Course + $200 per In-Person Session
Program Format: Online & In-Person
Program Length: 2 years

Sessions Begin in October

October / Two (2) Saturdays / each session on Zoom / 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)

December / Two (2) Saturdays / each session on Zoom / 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)

February / Two (2) Saturdays / each session on Zoom / 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)

April / Two (2) Saturdays / each session on Zoom / 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)

June Summer Intensives / Two (2) Saturdays / each session on Zoom / 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)

July Summer Intensives / Two (2) Saturdays / each session on Zoom / 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)

*June 10, 2022 / 1:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) / Graduation of Inaugural CAAM Cohort

Program Curriculum

• Old Testament (IS 100)
• New Testament (IS 110)
• Christian Social Ethics (IB 100)
• Diversity in a Globalized World (IB110)
• Systematic Theology in the Disciples Tradition (IF 100)
• History of Christianity & History & Polity of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) (IP 100)
• Pastoral Care & Spiritual Growth (LC 100)
• Christian Education & Faith Formation (LF 100)
• Evangelism & Missions (LM 100)
• Administration & Stewardship (LM 110)
• Preaching (LW 100)
• Worship (LW 110)

Click the button below to apply for the 2023-2024 school year.