eTURNER Certificate Programs


The Certificate Programs are continuing education programs designed to provide structured courses for ministers and lay persons who want to improve their knowledge and preparedness for ministry. The Certificate Programs are open to all interested individuals, with or without college degrees.
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FALL 2023
Certificate in Theology - CLOSED
Certificate in Missiology - CLOSED
Certificate in Church Financial Management - CLOSED
SPRING 2024
Certificate in Lay Leadership - Register Now
Certificate in Church Administration & Non-Profit Management - Register Now
Certificate in Sacred Music & Worship - Register Now
Certificate in Urban/Rural Church Management - Register Now
Certificate in Trauma Informed Pastoral Care - Register Now
FALL 2024
Certificate in Theology
Certificate in Missiology
Certificate in Church Financial Management
Certificate in Church Media & Streaming Management
eTURNER Certificate Programs Courses
Certificate of Lay Leadership & Managing Volunteers (CLLMV) - Register Now
All ten (8) courses must be successfully completed to receive a Certificate in Theology.
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Lay Leadership: Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Formation, and Congregational Perspective
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Church Growth, Development & Discipleship
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AME Polity and the Understanding of the Local and Connectional Church
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Church Administration, Financial Management, & Managing Volunteers
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Music, Worship, and Liturgy in the Black Church
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Building Clergy & and Laity relationships in the Local Church
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Old Testament Survey for Laypersons
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New Testament Survey for laypersons
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“The Great Commission” – Lay Ministry Beyond the Walls
Certificate of Theology
All ten (10) courses must be successfully completed to receive a Certificate in Theology.
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Old Testament Survey
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New Testament Survey
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Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods
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Systematic Theology
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Theologies of Liberation (Black, Womanist/Feminist)
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Homiletics
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AME Polity & History
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Theology of Work, Faith & Vocation
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Church History
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Christian Education
Certificate in Urban/Rural Ministry - Coming Soon
All ten (10) courses must be successfully completed to receive a Certificate.
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Contemporary Issues in Urban Ministry
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Race Relations and the Church
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Social Justice Issues in the Black Church
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The Social Mission of the Black Church
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Pastoral Care and Family Systems
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Theory and Practice of Evangelism
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African American Liberation Theology
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The Social Mission of the Church
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Field Education Experience
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Christian Education and Liberation Themes
Certificate in Church Administration & Nonprofit Management Coming Soon
All ten (10) courses must be successfully completed to receive a Certificate.
Certificate in Missiology - Closed
All ten (10) courses must be successfully completed to receive a Certificate.
Certificate in Church Financial Management - Closed
All eight (8) courses must be successfully completed to receive a Certificate.
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Establishing and Maintaining the Financial Foundation of the Church
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Understanding Pastoral Compensation
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The Role of the Finance Committee/Commission on Stewardship & Finance
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How to Handle Love Offerings and other monetary solicitations
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Fund Accounting 101 and its significance in non-profit accounting
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Understanding Internal Controls and Segregation of Duties
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How to properly structure a budget in a church environment
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Church Specific Management/Accounting Systems (CHMs)
Cost of Attendance
Cost Per Course: $225
Admission Application: FREE
Registration: $50 (non-refundable)
Total Cost: $225 per course for Tuition and $50 Registration
