The Certificate of Ministry is ideally suited for students following a calling toward ministry (and not just those called to the role of pastor).
Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Pastoral Ministry in Ghana are:
Good News Theological College and Seminary
What is a pastoral ministry?
The term pastoral ministry relates to shepherds and their role in caring for sheep.
The term was adopted for metaphorical usage historically first by Christians, although many religions and non-religious traditions contain an emphasis on care and social responsibility. … Pastoral ministry involves shepherding the flock.
How long does it take to get a degree in ministry?
around two years most campus-based ministry degrees require around two years of full-time study, while some online degrees offer accelerated programs that may be completed in 12-18 months.
What can you do with a certificate of ministry?
Church Administrator.
Counselor or Youth Counselor.
Member of the Clergy.
Ministerial Educator.
Missionary.
Pastor or Youth Pastor.
Religious Activities Director.
Teacher (Philosophy, Theology, or Religious).
Can I be a pastor without going to seminary?
You don’t need a degree to be a pastor.
But technically, it depends on where you want to be a pastor.
Every church has its own criteria to determine if someone is qualified to lead, and for some of them, a degree may be part of that. In most cases, a degree isn’t an official requirement—it just helps.