Ministry Development Program

Your foundational, efficient, affordable, online certificate option for ministry preparation. 

The Ministry Development Program at Luther Rice College & Seminary is designed to equip individuals with a robust biblical and theological foundation, practical ministry skills, and an efficient pathway to prepare for effective ministry. This for-credit program consists of three stackable certificates that progressively build expertise in Scripture, theology, and ministry leadership.

Why Choose the MDP from Luther Rice?

(1) 100% ONLINE 

(2) Course Credit toward a full degree program at Luther Rice. 

(3) Efficient and Foundational

Program Structure

Undergraduate Ministry Development Program

  1. Certificate in Biblical Studies

    • Courses:
      • Survey of Biblical Interpretation
      • Survey of the Old Testament
      • Survey of the New Testament

  2. Certificate in Theology

    • Courses:
      • Survey of Theology I
      • Survey of Theology II
      • Christology

  3. Choose Your Path

    • Options:
      • Certificate in Biblical Counseling
      • Certificate in Apologetics
      • Certificate in Pastoral Ministry

This flexible approach allows you to tailor your education to your unique calling while ensuring a solid foundation in theology and ministry preparation.

Graduate Ministry Develop Program

  1. Certificate in Biblical Studies

    • Courses:
      • Survey of Biblical Interpretation
      • Survey of the Old Testament
      • Survey of the New Testament

  2. Certificate in Theology

    • Courses:
      • Survey of Theology I
      • Survey of Theology II
      • Survey of Theology III

  3. Choose Your Path

    • Options:
      • Certificate in Leadership
      • Certificate in Apologetics
      • Certificate in Biblical Counseling
      • Certificate in Pastoral Ministry
      • Certificate in Church Revitalization (COMING SOON)

This flexible approach allows you to tailor your education to your unique calling while ensuring a solid foundation in theology and ministry preparation.

The Ministry Development Program is ideal for:

  • Church staff members seeking to grow in leadership and biblical knowledge.
  • Aspiring pastors preparing for future ministry opportunities.
  • Lay leaders wanting to deepen their faith and effectiveness in ministry.
  • Churches looking to equip their teams for growth.

With a focus on biblical faithfulness, academic excellence, and practical application, the Ministry Development Program will help your church make a lasting Kingdom impact.

Church Partnership Opportunity

Equip your church staff or key leaders by sponsoring them through the Ministry Development Program!

  • Why sponsor? Equip your team with the theological training and practical skills they need to serve effectively in your ministry context.

  • How it works: Partner with Luther Rice to enroll individuals in the program. Certificates are completed 100% online, allowing staff to balance their studies with their ministry responsibilities.

  • Tiered Tuition Discount Rates: We offer a discount structure tailored to the size and scope of your church or ministry:

    • 5% tuition discount for 2-5 participants
    • 10% tuition discount for 6-10 participants
    • 15% tuition discount for 11+ participants

NEXT STEP

Contact our team to discuss program options, group enrollment, and tuition discounts tailored to your church's needs. Together, we can prepare the next generation of leaders to faithfully serve Christ, rightly interpret the Scriptures, and contend for the faith.

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