Certificate Program Mission Statement
To educate and equip ministers, pastors, and all church workers and volunteers, for excellence in service to Christ through Christian ministry. This is accomplished through an educational program with an environment of spiritual fellowship and relationships that emphasize unreserved commitment to the worship of God; submission to the authority of the Scriptures; a life of personal holiness; the mission of the local church; and the mission of penetrating the world with truth.
Admission Requirements
To enter the Certificate Program at University of Fort Lauderdale, each applicant is required to do the following:
- Complete and submit an Application
- Provide a Personal Goal Statement
Learning Model
- The learning model consists of a variety of study environments and focuses.
- The student in collaboration with faculty, will map specific learning objectives in accordance with the paradigm.
- The learning environment is diverse and flexible.
- Accelerated and asynchronous learning environments are completed online which is what has been targeted for this 5-course Certification Program.
Key Features of the Program
- Online application
- Quick and easy admissions process
- 8-week accelerated courses
- Experienced faculty
- Affordable tuition and fees
- Self-Study and Mapping:
- The learning experiences are intended to promote flexible hours, strategic planning, self-evaluation, and goal attainment.
- Technology and online learning are used to promote telecommunication skills and access to the World Wide Web. We utilize Zoom for online course instructions.
- Recorded lectures will be posted and available immediately after the live lectures.
Christian Counseling Certification : (Five-course requirement)
Please select from the offerings below:
Course Code | Course Title |
COU 200 | Human Growth and Development |
COU 300 | Christian Counseling I |
COU 310 | Christian Counseling II: Self Confrontation |
COU 311 | Christian Counseling III: Self Confrontation |
COU 320 | Christian Counseling Techniques |
COU 410 | Counseling Ethics and Legal Principles |
COU 420 | Case Management |
SOC 101 | Intro to Sociology |
SOC 102 | Sociology 11 |
Theology Certification : (Five-course requirement)
Please select from the offerings below:
Course Code | Course Title |
THE 200 | Introduction to Theology |
THE 300 | Introduction to Hermeneutics |
THE 312 | Eschatology |
THE 340 | Pauline Theology |
THE 360 | Systematic Theology |
THE 361 | Integrative Theology |
THE 363 | New Testament Theology |
HUM 150 | Intro to Greek |
REL 101 | Old Testament Survey |
Pastoral Care Counseling Certification : (Five-course requirement)
Please select from the offerings below:
Course Code | Course Title |
COU 200 | Human Growth and Development |
PSY 150 | Multicultural Issues and Psychology |
COU 200 | Youth Counseling |
COU 310 | Christian Counseling II: Self Confrontation |
PSY 320 | Community Psychology |
COU 430 | Family Counseling |
PSY 450 | Psychology and Christianity |
Church Administration Certification : (Five-course requirement)
Please select from the offerings below:
Course Code | Course Title |
MIN 200 | Foundations of Ministry |
MIN 223 | Introduction of Church Administration |
MIN 330 | Ministry and the Law |
MIN 400 | Pastoral Ministry |
MIN 442 | Principles of Church Growth |
MIN 460 | Ministry and Family |
REL 170 | Christian Ethics |
BUS 332 | Non-Profit Accounting |
SOC 253 | Grants and Funding Sources |
Multimedia Marketing Certification : (Five-course requirement)
Please select from the offerings below:
Course Code | Course Title |
MKT 390 | Marketing Strategy |
BUS 370 | Principles of Marketing |
IMT 120 | Introduction of Social Media |
BUS 376 | WE-Based Marketing |
MKT 420 | Marketing Analysis and Forecasting |
COM 210 | Social Media Communications |
BUS 110 | Introduction to Computers |