Focused Training for Ministry
Yellowstone Theological Institute is excited to announce the launch of several new Certificate programs! The curriculum for each Certificate includes courses that provide focused preparation for several areas of ministry, along with the opportunity for guided practical experience in that area of ministry. Designed to be completed in a single academic year (three academic terms), the certificates have been crafted to meet the needs of men and women from a variety of church backgrounds.
Certificate of
Worship Arts
Who This Certificate Is for:
- Those currently leading worship but who need training or simply a “refresher” course.
- Lay persons who participate in worship ministry, but want to contribute more.
- Lay persons who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of worship.
Courses Include
- Theology of Worship
- History of Worship in the Christian Church
- Creative Worship
- Technology in Worship
- Worship Practicum (2 terms)
Faculty
Rev. Brandon Edwards
Worship and Creative Arts Pastor
Kevin Butler
Church Production Director
Certificate of
Adventure Studies
Who This Certificate Is for:
- Church leaders who desire to develop an adventure ministry with a recreation ministry.
- Lay leaders who desire to start an adventure ministry in their church.
- Para-church ministry leaders who desire to further develop an existing adventure ministry.
Courses Include
- Introduction to Adventure Ministry
- Theology of Adventure
- Leadership and Adventure Ministry
- Adventure Practicum (2 terms; includes Health and Wellness in Adventure Ministry)
Faculty
Brian Van Eps
Founder, Legacy Guides
Certificate of
Leadership
Who This Certificate Is for:
- Ordained church leaders who need continuing education or simply a “refresher” course.
- Lay leaders who want to develop their leadership skills.
- Lay persons who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of leadership.
Courses Include
- Visionary Leadership
- Coaching as Leadership
- Leadership and Organizational Wisdom
- Leadership Practicum (2 terms)
Faculty
Certificate of
Advanced Preaching
Who This Certificate Is for:
- Ordained pastors who need continuing education or simply a “refresher” course.
- Young people in ministry who want to develop their preaching skills.
- Lay persons seeking to improve their public speaking skills.
Courses Include
- Propositional and Expositional Preaching
- The Narrative Sermon
- Preaching in a Postmodern Context
- Preaching Practicum (2 terms)
Faculty
Other Academic Programs at YTI
Looking for a different program? YTI has a variety of academic offerings to meet your interests, vocational needs, and spiritual journey.
Master of Divinity
The Master of Divinity (MDiv) has long been considered the standard preparation for formal ministry in the church. YTI’s MDiv provides graduates with a deep knowledge of Scripture, theology, and culture, along with a wide array of ministry skills. The total MDiv curriculum is 121 hours (equivalent to 80 hours on the semester system).
Master of Arts
The Master of Arts (MA) is a 55-hour program (equivalant to 36 semester hours) that provides a solid foundation in the Christian scriptures, theology, and ministry skills, along with the opportunity for specialized study in the student’s chosen field. MA concentrations are available in Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries, Christian Studies, Christian Theology, Visionary Leadership, Adventure Studies, and Arts & Theology.
Diploma of Christian Theology
The YTI Diploma provides a broad overview of biblical and theological studies and skills for ministry. Built on the same Foundations courses as our master’s degrees (with appropriately-adjusted requirements), the 30 hour curriculum (equivalent to 20 semester hours) also allows students to select three elective courses aligned with their interests and goals.
“[Lord] You have made us for yourself, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.”
-Augustine of Hippo
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