Minister of the Word Award Diploma
📜 Minister of the Word Award Diploma
An Advanced Credential for Ministry and Academic Recognition
The Minister of the Word Award Diploma is a comprehensive and high-honor credential offered through Christian Leaders Institute (CLI) for students preparing to serve in the preaching, teaching, and leadership ministries of the Church.
This Award Diploma also fulfills the educational requirements for ordination as a Minister of the Word through the Christian Leaders Alliance, for students who do not hold a CLI degree but have completed this comprehensive training.
This is CLI’s most academically robust ordination-eligible diploma, blending general education, advanced theological training, biblical interpretation, pastoral leadership, and ministry formation.
💡 What This Award Diploma Says About You:
You are fully trained for preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and church leadership.
You meet the highest educational standard for ordination as a Minister of the Word through the Christian Leaders Alliance.
👥 Who Is This Diploma For?
Individuals pursuing ordination as a Minister of the Word without a formal CLI degree
Pastoral candidates, missionaries, and theological educators
Ministry leaders seeking the deepest and most comprehensive CLI training available
🎓 How This Award Diploma Supports Your Ministry and Academic Future:
Fulfills educational requirements for ordination at the highest level with the Christian Leaders Alliance
Represents a deep commitment to biblical truth, academic integrity, and ministerial calling
- Equips ministry leaders with a broad knowledge base for serving effectively in various ministry contexts.
Minister of the Word Award
Requires a 2.00 GPA and to
complete the following :
33 courses required
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Christian Apologetics (3 Units)
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Ethics (3 Units)
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History of World Christianity (4 Units)
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Church and Ministry (3 Units)
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Ministry Foundations (3 Units)
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New Testament Survey (3 Units)
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Old Testament Survey (3 Units)
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Pastoral Care (3 Units)
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Theology I (4 Units)
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Christian Basics: Introduction to Christian Doctrine (3 Units)
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Evangelism: Presenting Grace (3 Units)
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People Smart for Ministry (3 Units)
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Biblical Wisdom Books (4 Units)
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Introduction to Psychology (3 Units)
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World History (3 Units)
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United States History (3 Units)
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Introduction to Philosophy (3 Units)
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Ministry Care Conversations (3 Units)
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Prayer (3 Units)
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Management by the Book (3 Units)
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Christian Leaders Enterprise (3 Units)
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Developing House Churches (3 Units)
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Marriage Ministry (4 Units)
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Introduction to Chaplaincy (3 Units)
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Introduction to Sociology (3 Units)
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Youth Ministry (3 Units)
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Introduction to Communication (3 Units)
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Christian Philosophy (3 Units)
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Self-Care and Recovery (3 Units)
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Leadership (3 Units)
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Life Coaching Ministry (3 Units)
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Comparative Religions (2 Units)
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Christian Leaders Connections (3 Units)