Cert in Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology

This certificate prepares people to serve in cross-cultural settings by combining theology with sociology, anthropology and missiology. It consists of six classes, and most can be completed in either format. Credits may later count toward an associate or bachelor's degree. Admission is open all year with entry in August, January or May, and the student must also complete a mission trip or volunteer assignment in another culture. Required courses cover world religions, personal witnessing, spirituality and faith, cultural anthropology and foundations of missions, plus three elective credits. Applicants need a high school transcript with a minimum grade average or an equivalent GED, transcripts from earlier study and language scores if English is not their first language. The certificate is offered through the global online degrees office, which lists a thirty dollar application fee.