Christian Discipleship Certificates

Asbury Theological Seminary offers certificate programs, allowing students to explore their options, expand their knowledge and experience how God can work through their lives at seminary.  

Certificate in Christian Education – (24 Hours)

Certificate in Ministry with Children and Families (24 hours)

Certificate in Adult Discipleship (24 hours)

Certificate in Family Discipleship (24 hours)

Certificate in Youth Ministry (24 hours)

Certificate in Older Adult Ministry (24 hours)

Certificate in Leadership (24 hours)

Certificate in Leadership: Management/Administration (24 hours)

Certificate in Leadership: Parish (24 hours)

Certificate in Leadership: URBAN (24 hours)

Admissions Requirements and Procedures The admissions requirements and procedures will be similar to those approved for the Certificate of Christian Studies.

1. Accredited baccalaureate degree. Accreditation is required by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or holding membership in the Association of Universities and Colleges in Canada. Applicants whose baccalaureate degree is from a college not accredited by a recognized national or regional accrediting agency must have one complete year of work at an accredited institution before being considered for admission to Asbury Seminary. As many as 10 percent of the students in the Master of Divinity program may be admitted without possession of the baccalaureate degree, or its educational equivalent. Those persons must demonstrate possession of knowledge, academic skill and ability generally associated with persons who hold the baccalaureate degree.
2. Application for admission must be made on the Admissions Office form available online at http://www.asburyseminary.edu. In addition to the information required on the application form, the applicant must send or arrange for the following to be sent directly to the Asbury Seminary Admissions Office:
   1. Official transcripts of all postsecondary schools where a degree was granted. These documents must be sent directly by each institution to Asbury Seminary Admissions. If necessary, official transcripts of all postsecondary schools attended may be requested.
   2. A non-refundable application processing fee of $50 (U.S.). (The fee includes processing of the application and a personal background check.)
   3. Four references made on the Admissions Office form available online at http://www.asburyseminary.edu. Pastoral reference required. Professor or academic administrator reference recommended. Laity or personal acquaintance accepted.
   4. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75/4.00 is required for admission in good standing. A GPA between 2.50 and 2.75 is permitted for admission on reduced load basis. A GPA below 2.50 requires the additional submission of a report of the Miller Analogies Test (MAT – 410 minimum score) or the general aptitude section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE – minimum 500 verbal) score. The grade point average as calculated by the Admissions Office at Asbury Seminary shall be considered the official grade point average for admission. Therefore, applicants with marginal averages are urged to check with the Admissions Office. Students needing to complete the MAT or the GRE will not be considered until the official scores are received. Information concerning these examinations is available from the Admissions Office.
   5. The Admissions Committee may request the applicant to submit additional materials and/or schedule an interview with a Seminary representative.
   6. For applicants whose native language is other than English, a TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 79 internet-based or 7.0 IELTS score.
3. When all of the above materials have been received, the Admissions Committee will act on the application for admission. The Admissions Committee will give prayerful consideration to each application and accompanying materials and will, in its sole judgment and discretion, determine whether the applicant meets the standards and criteria for admission.

Graduation Requirements

1. Satisfactory completion of 24 semester hours, including all required courses;
2. Attainment of a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00/4.00;
3. Satisfactory completion of all degree requirements in not more than four academic years from the first term of matriculation.
4. Apply for graduation online.