Certificates & Continuing Education
At Northern University of Theology and Apostolic Leadership, our certificate and continuing education programs are designed for ministry leaders, church professionals, and theological learners who seek focused, practical training without committing to a full degree program. These offerings are flexible, 100% online, and rooted in our mission to develop biblically grounded, spiritually mature, and missionally equipped leaders.
Certificates & Continuing Education
Graduate Certificate in Apostolic Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Apostolic Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Apostolic Leadership
Credit Hours: 18
Duration: 6–9 months (average)
Description:
This graduate-level certificate is designed for emerging and seasoned leaders who are called to apostolic ministry roles. The program emphasizes strategic leadership, church planting, five-fold ministry dynamics, and prophetic vision for global transformation. Ideal for pastors, ministry directors, and church planters.
Sample Courses:
- Foundations of Apostolic Ministry
- Church Governance and Leadership Structures
- Apostolic Vision Casting
- Strategic Missional Leadership
Certificate in Biblical Counseling
Graduate Certificate in Apostolic Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Apostolic Leadership
Credit Hours: 12
Duration: 4–6 months (average)
Description:
A targeted program for those serving in pastoral care, spiritual mentoring, or lay counseling. This certificate equips students with biblical frameworks for emotional, relational, and spiritual healing within church and community contexts.
Sample Courses:
- Introduction to Biblical Counseling
- Counseling Through Crisis
- Ethics in Ministry Care
- Marriage, Family, and Trauma Recovery
Certificate in Biblical Counseling
Professional Development Seminars (CEUs)
Professional Development Seminars (CEUs)
Our ongoing writing workshops and symposia are designed for students, pastors, and scholars who want to strengthen their theological articulation and research skills. Sessions cover theological essay writing, sermon preparation, publishing strategies, and reflective writing for ministry.
Format:
- Live online workshops with scholar-mentors
- Peer-review sessions
- Guest lectures by published theologians
- Access to academic resources and templates
Professional Development Seminars (CEUs)
Professional Development Seminars (CEUs)
Professional Development Seminars (CEUs)
We offer modular seminars that provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to support ministry professionals in fulfilling credentialing or denominational renewal requirements. Topics rotate quarterly and cover both academic and practical areas of ministry.
Examples of Seminar Topics:
- Conflict Resolution in Church Leadership
- Trauma-Informed Ministry
- Financial Stewardship for Ministries
- Cross-Cultural Evangelism & Missions
- Effective Digital Ministry Strategies
CEU Credits Issued: Upon seminar completion
Access: Available year-round with rolling registration