Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

Non-degree Certificate

Help others grow their faith with a graduate certificate in Discipleship and Spiritual Formation.

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Online
Elevate your future without disrupting your daily life, at NGU.
12
Credit Hours
Complete your graduate level certificate in as little as four courses. Then, apply your credit hours toward a master’s degree program (if you so choose).
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Lead and Serve Others

Designed for those who want to lead and serve others in ministry, this program helps you understand Christian discipleship and evangelism. Grow your own faith through prayer and study, and learn how others have been impacted through personal discipleship. Develop relationships with others and spend time learning how you can better understand and serve those around you.

Complete this certificate in 12 credit hours or 4 courses, including electives. This certificate will give you the foundation to serve as a chaplain, missionary, or church leader.

Why Get Your Discipleship & Spiritual Formation Certificate at NGU?

  • Graduate Level Certificate: Build on your undergraduate degree without committing to a graduate program.
  • Foster Spiritual Growth: Be equipped to serve and disciple others in a variety of ministry settings, from chaplain to pastor.
  • 100% Online: All courses are online, allowing you work from anywhere.
  • 12 Credit Hours: This certificate is four courses. Your completed credit hours are transferable toward a master’s degree, if you choose.

Overview

At North Greenville University, you will grow academically and spiritually to become the transformational leader God has uniquely called you to be. All courses are taught from a Christ-centered perspective, integrating faith and learning. Wherever you are, NGU is here to help you reach your academic and professional goals.

Core Courses

  • Spiritual Formation
  • Introduction to Evangelism

Elective Courses (Choose Two)

  • Theology of Christian Life
  • The Psalms and Christian Spirituality
  • Contemporary Evangelical Spirituality
  • Devotional Classics of the Christian Faith
  • Prayer
  • Servant Leadership
  • Discipleship
  • Christian Education in the Local Congregation

Cost of Attendance

Because you deserve to make informed decisions, we make all program costs and associated fees easy to find. See our Tuition and Fees Charts to learn more about our program costs. For more details on ways to save for your degree, reach out to our Financial Aid office at NGU Central and visit our Graduate Financial Aid page to review available scholarship options.

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Get to Know Our Faculty!
Larry McDonald, PhD
Associate Provost for Graduate Studies
Dallas Vandiver, PhD
Assistant Vice-President, Student Ministries

Have Questions? Contact Us!

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Matthew Wireman, PhD

Program Director, Christian Ministry Online
864.663.0264 matthew.wireman@ngu.edu

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