Ministry Preparation Certification
Credit Hours: 30
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent
The Ministry Preparation Program (MPP) exists to prepare men and women for ministry in the local Church through a series of courses that earn three semester hours of credit each. Classes will typically require 10 to 15 hours a week of study for four to six weeks.
Courses Needed to Complete Certificate:
- BOT 111 Old Testament Survey I
- BOT 122 Old Testament Survey II
- BNT 100 New Testament Survey
- BTH 106 Bible Doctrines
- BPA 240 Preparation for Ministry I
- BPA 250 Preparation for Ministry II
- BPA 475 Understanding Prayer
- BTH 460 Biblical Hermeneutics
- BPA 442 Preaching 101
- BPA 360 Ethics and Excellence
Days & Times Of Classes
Classes for this program are offered during the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer terms for both Undergraduate and Graduate students.
Classes typically meet weekly through each term on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm and 8:10 pm to 9:40 pm.
Please refer to the Academic Calendar for exceptions related to the observance of holidays.
Academic Requirements
All degrees are earned through students meeting the expected course requirements. The trimester hours required to earn our degrees may be earned through a combination of studies offered at GHBC and the credit we allow for our religious training and religious life work experience.
