Micro-certificates are smaller niche certificates created to give students an introduction to a specific area of ministry.
They do not officially "certify" someone for the ministry. Students can use these as building blocks for our larger degrees.
Sheila Ginter, MA
Professor - Counselling
Counselling Care Certificate
Micro-Certificate
This micro-certificate offers pastors, deacons, elders, youth support workers, community relief workers, and people exploring helper professions an introduction to basic people-helping skills. This micro-certificate could be a launching point for those seeking a BA in counselling or it could be a core education for those already working in their church or community and needing to improve their ministry.
SBC Required Courses
15 credits
CO201 Introduction to Counselling
CO202 Counselling: Depression and Ander
OR CO301 Crisis Counselling
SS223 Interpersonal Processes
OR SS225 Marriage and Family
Bible/Theology Elective (choose one of…)
BI105 Biblical Interpretation
TH231 Christian Theology
Choose one elective directed by your area of interest. For example,
MM201 Introduction to Marketplace Ministry
SS211 Cultural Anthropology
YO202 Directing Adolescent Spirituality
Garth Friesen, MA
Professor - Youth
Camp Ministry
Micro-Certificate
Working in partnership with designated camps, this micro-certificate offers camp-specific training, academic Bible training, leadership development and practical ministry experience. This is specifically designed for full-time camp leaders and seasonal camp staff.