The Certificate in Preschool and Children’s Ministry is offered to students pursuing the Master of Divinity or Master of Arts in Christian Education degree programs, and it is offered as a special program for students not seeking a degree.  The certificate is designed to better equip staff ministers and laypersons in the faith development of preschoolers and children.  It requires 12 credit hours of course work, or 6 courses. 

Certificate in Preschool and Children’s Ministry Curriculum

DIV 6301        Teaching Preschoolers and Children (2 hours)
DIV 6320        Biblical and Theological Foundations for Age Group Ministry (2 hours)
DIV 6359       The Christian Childhood Educator (2 hours)
DIV 6100        Designing Church Programs and Ministries (2 hours)
DIV 6370        Age Group Practicum (2 hours)

DIV 6349        The Child, Family, and Congregation (2 hours)