- Type Certification
- Level Intermediate
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Faith Formation
Issued by
SMU
The earner of this badge has completed 110 hours of graduate-level theological training designed to empower them with practical, relevant, applicable tools for ministry. Along with the basics of how to engage theology and the Bible, they have a knowledge of the development and behavior of children and adolescents, the ability to develop and lead programming for age-level ministries in a faith setting and an understanding of the importance of relationships with key stakeholders.
- Type Certification
- Level Intermediate
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
Standards
The Certificate in Practical Ministry meets the educational standards for United Methodist (UM) Certification in a specialized field as outlined by the Global Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM). Candidates for UM Certification are responsible for filling out and filing their paperwork with GBHEM and their Board of Ordained Ministry.