ORDINATION AND LICENSURE CERTIFICATE
The purpose of the COGIC Ordination and Licensure Certificate is to provide foundational knowledge and skills in core practical, historical, and academic areas. The certificate may, at the discretion of Jurisdictional Bishops and Supervisors, be used as the prerequisite for ordination and licensure. This certificate will also serve as a means of professional development and personal enrichment for other persons.
Program Objectives:
1. To assist denominational leaders in the task of preparing material for the licensing and ordination of future church leaders.
2. To provide non-credit academic courses that serves the needs of non-degree-seeking students.
3. To introduce students to the fundamentals of the art of homiletics.
4. To provide practical ministry and administrative skills for students.
5. To assist students in the development of basic competencies in Bible, church administration, and theology.
Program of Study
Old Testament Survey I
New Testament Survey I
Introduction to Missions
Church of God in Christ Doctrine and Social Ethics
Principles of Effective Leadership
Women in the Ministry
Homiletics
Christian Counseling
Church Administration
Church of God in Christ History and Polity
Sequence of Courses
These courses are designed to give maximum flexibility to the Jurisdictional Deans and Jurisdictional Bishops to develop programs that will best serve the needs of their jurisdictions. The courses may be taught over a period of time ranging from 2-3 years, depending upon the needs of the jurisdiction. The sequencing of the courses may vary according to the needs of the jurisdiction. The courses in this program are generic; Jurisdictional Dean and Bishops may elect to offer separate courses for laypersons, male and female credential holders. In the spirit of cooperation, we recommend that Jurisdictional Supervisors collaborate in the selection of instructors for the Women in Ministry class. Emphasis must be placed on those matters that are particularly significant to the mission and work of the Women’s Department.
Ordination and Licensure Certificate Check Sheet
Ordination and Licensing Exams
Licensing and ordination are the sole prerogative of supervisors and bishops. Therefore, these courses and exams are only recommended for the purpose of unifying our training processes.
If the General Assembly, Presiding Bishop & General Board, Board of Bishops, and Women’s Department do adopt this process, it would assist persons who must often move form one jurisdiction to the next before completing their ordination or licensure process.
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TEACHING MINISTRY CERTIFICATE
The purpose of the Teaching Ministry Certificate is to provide foundational knowledge and skills in teaching and in core practical, historical, and academic areas. Effective teaching is at the very heart of all the church is seeking to do.
Preaching and teaching in the local church are God’s ministry gifts to bring people to salvation, sanctification and also to equip the saints for ministering to one another in the Body of Christ.
Program Objectives
1. To assist denominational leaders in the task of preparing teachers and future church leaders.
2. To provide non-credit academic courses that serves the needs of non-degree-seeking students.
3. To introduce students to the fundamentals of teaching methodology and the art of lesson planning.
4. To provide practical ministry and teaching skills for students.
5. To assist students in the development of basic competencies in Bible knowledge.
Program of Study
Old Testament Survey I
New Testament Survey I
Introduction to Missions
Church of God in Christ Doctrine
Church of God in Christ History and Polity
Principles of Effective Leadership
Teaching Methods
Public Speaking
Teaching Towards Students’ Improvement
Time Management
Sequence of Courses
These courses are designed to give maximum flexibility to the Jurisdictional Deans and Jurisdictional Bishops to develop programs that will best serve the needs of their jurisdictions. The courses may be taught over a period of time ranging from 2-3 years, depending upon the needs of the jurisdiction. The sequencing of the courses may vary according to the needs of the jurisdiction.
Teaching Ministry Certificate Check Sheet
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LAITY CERTIFICATE
The purpose of the Laity Certificate is to provide foundational scriptural knowledge and teaching regarding the importance of the role of a responsible layman in the Body of Christ. Stewardship and commitment of the individuals in the local assembly are vital to under girding the ministerial staff and the ministry of the congregation.
Program Objectives:
1. To assist denominational leaders in the task of preparing future church leaders and equipping members of the laity to become committed, responsible stewards.
2. To provide non-credit academic courses that serves the needs of non-degree-seeking students.
3. To introduce students to the history and doctrine of the Church of God in Christ.
4. To provide scriptural and practical instruction regarding stewardship and responsibility in the church at the local, district and jurisdictional level.
5. To assist students in the development of basic competencies in Bible knowledge, time management, and public speaking.
Program of Study
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey I
Introduction to Missions
Church of God in Christ Doctrine
Church of God in Christ History and Polity
Principles of Effective Leadership
Stewardship
Public Speaking
Human Relation
Time Management
Sequence of Courses
These courses are designed to give maximum flexibility to the Jurisdictional Deans and Jurisdictional Bishops to develop programs that will best serve the needs of their jurisdictions. The courses may be taught over a period of time ranging from 2-3 years, depending upon the needs of the jurisdiction. The sequencing of the courses may vary according to the needs of the jurisdiction.
