Exceptional, Low-Cost Certificate Programs in Apologetics, Church Ministry, and Biblical Studies
Build Your Faith, Lead in the Church, and Make a Difference in Your Career!
Kentucky Christian University offers three online certificate programs in Apologetics, Church Ministry, and Biblical Studies. These certificates are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to lead in the church, minister in their careers, and build a deeper understanding of God’s Word. These programs provide an affordable and flexible pathway for all believers.
Affordable, Accessible, and Accredited
KCU’s online certificates offer an exceptional value at just $99 per course ($33 per credit hour). These regionally accredited classes reflect KCU’s focus on preparing Christians to provide leadership in the church and the world, while recognizing the importance of professional ministry and the ministry of every believer.
The mission of Kentucky Christian University is to engage students in a transformative educational experience that equips them as effective Christian professionals providing servant leadership for the church and society.
Required Course Listing
Total Program Hours Each: 18
Apologetics
A study of the reasoned responses of Christians to objections to the faith both past and present, with a view to developing the student’s ability to demonstrate the reasonableness of the Christian faith and worldview. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Christian Heritage
An introduction to the basics of the Christian faith, its history, and its doctrine. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Ethics of Jesus
An advanced study in an aspect of Christian theology: Ethics of Jesus. Course goals: to familiarize the student with the content and implications of Jesus’ ethical teaching within the proclamation of the Kingdom of God, and its theology and setting in the first century church, and to engage the student in considering the implications for Christian discipleship in the 21st century. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.) (Offered On Demand)
Major World Religions
A descriptive analysis of the primary features of the major world religions. Special emphasis will be given to their comparison and encounter with Christianity and their significance for Christianity. (Offered Every Fall)
Spiritual Formation
This course will focus on the basics of Bible study and the spiritual disciplines (i.e., study, prayer, fasting, simplicity, submission). (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110, and sophomore status or above)
Systematic Theology
A study of the systematic theology of the biblical revelation arranged topically and including a careful comparison of contemporary theological interpretations. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Apologetics
A study of the reasoned responses of Christians to objections to the faith both past and present, with a view to developing the student’s ability to demonstrate the reasonableness of the Christian faith and worldview. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Christian Heritage
An introduction to the basics of the Christian faith, its history, and its doctrine. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Ethics of Jesus
An advanced study in an aspect of Christian theology: Ethics of Jesus. Course goals: to familiarize the student with the content and implications of Jesus’ ethical teaching within the proclamation of the Kingdom of God, and its theology and setting in the first century church, and to engage the student in considering the implications for Christian discipleship in the 21st century. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.) (Offered On Demand)
Major World Religions
A descriptive analysis of the primary features of the major world religions. Special emphasis will be given to their comparison and encounter with Christianity and their significance for Christianity. (Offered Every Fall)
Spiritual Formation
This course will focus on the basics of Bible study and the spiritual disciplines (i.e., study, prayer, fasting, simplicity, submission). (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110, and sophomore status or above)
Systematic Theology
A study of the systematic theology of the biblical revelation arranged topically and including a careful comparison of contemporary theological interpretations. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Acts
A study of the Book of Acts in the context of its historical and cultural framework. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Gospel Elective
Intro to New Testament
An introduction to the Old Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the OT.
Intro to Old Testament
An introduction to the New Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the NT. (Prerequisite: BOT 110.) Required during the second semester of enrollment at KCU.
Revelation
A study of the Book of Revelation that includes attention to interpretation and meaning for the contemporary world. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.) (Offered Spring Even Semesters)
Wisdom Literature
An examination of the wisdom literature through a study of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.) (Offered Every Spring)
Acts
A study of the Book of Acts in the context of its historical and cultural framework. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Gospel Elective
Intro to New Testament
An introduction to the Old Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the OT.
Intro to Old Testament
An introduction to the New Testament, including a survey of key tools and techniques for further study of the NT. (Prerequisite: BOT 110.) Required during the second semester of enrollment at KCU.
Revelation
A study of the Book of Revelation that includes attention to interpretation and meaning for the contemporary world. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.) (Offered Spring Even Semesters)
Wisdom Literature
An examination of the wisdom literature through a study of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.) (Offered Every Spring)
Church Administration
Students learn both the organizational and administrational responsibilities of leading local church Christian Education programs. Principles and techniques for directing the total educational ministry within the local church are studied. Special studies in volunteer recruitment, budget preparation, curriculum design and facility management. (Offered Fall of Even Years.)
Conflict Management in Ministry
A study of modeling the New Testament church and dealing appropriately with conflicts that arise in ministry situations (Prerequisites: CMM 201 or instructor permission.)
Introduction to Preaching
An introduction to the foundational elements of homiletics. (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110, COM 101. Prerequisite to CMP 321, 404, 440.)
Leadership
A study of biblical principles of leadership and the effective use of leadership principles and skills in the local church and other settings (Prerequisite: CMM 201 or Instructor permission.)
Small Church Ministry
This course covers church administration, pastoral dynamics, and outreach challenges common to small congregations. (Offered Every Summer)
World Evangelism
This course is designed to educate individual Christians, small groups and local congregations in domestic contexts about the motivations, methodologies, and resources effective in reaching diverse cultures for Christ. (Offered Every Fall)
Church Administration
Students learn both the organizational and administrational responsibilities of leading local church Christian Education programs. Principles and techniques for directing the total educational ministry within the local church are studied. Special studies in volunteer recruitment, budget preparation, curriculum design and facility management. (Offered Fall of Even Years.)
Conflict Management in Ministry
A study of modeling the New Testament church and dealing appropriately with conflicts that arise in ministry situations (Prerequisites: CMM 201 or instructor permission.)
Introduction to Preaching
An introduction to the foundational elements of homiletics. (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110, COM 101. Prerequisite to CMP 321, 404, 440.)
Leadership
A study of biblical principles of leadership and the effective use of leadership principles and skills in the local church and other settings (Prerequisite: CMM 201 or Instructor permission.)
Small Church Ministry
This course covers church administration, pastoral dynamics, and outreach challenges common to small congregations. (Offered Every Summer)
World Evangelism
This course is designed to educate individual Christians, small groups and local congregations in domestic contexts about the motivations, methodologies, and resources effective in reaching diverse cultures for Christ. (Offered Every Fall)
Prepared for the World
“KCU was more than a University, it was also a home for me. Professors didn’t just worry about my grades, but they knew about my life, provided counsel, encouraged me, and pushed me to grow. I felt that my education for ministry was amazing and really helped prepare me for ministry. A lot of my spiritual mentors have come out of KCU and also some lifelong friendships with fellow students. KCU might not be the biggest school, but it has one of the biggest hearts.”
Cady Wurtz, Class of 2017 Graduate School
