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
Program Format: Online
Program Length: 2 years
Want to take your education further after completing the CHM program? LTS offers a Masters of Theological Studies in African American Studies, Masters of Divinity, Masters of Theological Studies, and other learning opportunities. CHM Program completion is one of the Prior Learning Assessment Pathways into higher theological education at LTS.
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 / Two (2) Saturdays / each session on Zoom / 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
August / Two (2) Saturdays / each session on Zoom / 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
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)
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