CHRISTIAN STUDIES DEPARTMENT

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Seven separate certificates are available from the Christian Studies Department:
         1. BIBLE KNOWLEDGE
         2. CHRISTIAN HISTORY AND HERITAGE
         3. CHRISTIAN SERVICE
         4. CHRISTIAN OUTREACH
         5. CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
         6. CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
         7. ORDINATION CERTIFICATE

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         The basic course requirements for certification in these areas are listed below. Credit evaluation for each course is indicated in brackets after the course. (Course adjustments and substitutions can be arranged with your CVC Course Supervisor.)

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1. BIBLE KNOWLEDGE 20 credits -- chosen from the following:

         REL BK-01 Understanding and Appreciating the Word [2]
         REL BK-02 Bible Reading: New Testament [3]
         REL BK-03 Bible Reading: Old Testament [3]
         (Plus additional credit for reading "Bible in Pictures.") [1]
         REL BK-04 Understanding Bible Prophecy [3]
         REL BK-05 Endtime Studies I (Eschatology I) [3]
         REL BK-06 Endtime Studies II (Eschatology II) [2]
         REL BK-07 Daniel Studies (Eschatology III) [3]
         REL BK-08 Revelation Studies
(Eschatology IV) [3]
         REL BK-09 Understanding Endtime Events [2]
         REL BK-10 Scripture Memorization [4]
         REL BK-11 Advanced Scripture Memorization [4]
         REL BK-12 Word Basics [3]
         REL BK-13 Word Treasures [3]
        
(No experience course required.)

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2. CHRISTIAN HISTORY AND HERITAGE 20 credits -- chosen from the following:

         REL HH-01Our Family Heritage [4]
         REL HH-02 Our Basic Beliefs [3]
         REL HH-03 Principles We Live By [3]
         REL HH-04 Basic Letters of Father David [8]
         REL HH-05 Understanding Major World Religions [2]
         REL HH-06 Great Men and Women of God [2]
         REL HH-07 Concerns in Contemporary Christian Literature [3]
         REL HH-08 Miracles [2]
         REL HH-09 A Survey of Christian Literature [3]
        
(No experience course required.)

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3. CHRISTIAN SERVICE: 20 credits
Foundation requirements: 16 credits

Complete either of the following two sets of requirements:
1.
         REL HH-04 Basic Letters of Father David [8] (See Appendix F, p. 197 of the Love Charter.)
         REL CS-11 Priority Reading for New Disciples [8] (See Appendix G, p.201 of the
Love Charter.)
OR
2. 16 credits chosen from the following:
         REL CS-01 Salvation and God's Grace [2]
         REL CS-02 The Word and Our Relationship with The Lord [3]
         REL CS-03 Fruits of the Spirit [2]
         REL CS-04 Discipleship [3]
         REL CS-05 Fighting the Good Fight of Faith [2]
         REL CS-06 The Power of Prayer [2]
         REL CS-07 Unity, Fellowship, and Relations with People [2]
         REL CS-08 Overcoming Personal Problems [3]
         REL CS-09 Health and Healing [2]
         REL CS-10 Spirit World [2]
         REL CS-12 Hearing from God Through Prophecy [2]

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Practical experience requirements: 4 credits

         REL CS-00 Discipleship Experience and Service [4]
Christian Experience Log (CVC form VEL-001)
Portfolio Contents form verifying REL CS-00 (CVC form PC-001)

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4. CHRISTIAN OUTREACH: 20 credits
Foundation requirements: 13 credits

Basic required course:
         REL CO-01 Outreach Fundamentals [3]

PLUS: At least 10 credits from the following
         REL CO-02 Distribution Tools and Methods [3]
         REL CO-03 Outreach Projects and Ministries [3]
         REL CO-04 Special Outreach Projects and Ministries [3]
         REL CO-05 Public Performances and the Mass Media [2]
         REL CO-06 Outreach Ministry Fund Raising [2]
         REL CO-08 Family Education Outreach [2]

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Practical experience requirements: 7 credits

         REL CO-00 Christian Outreach Experience [4]
         REL CO-07 Christian Outreach Portfolio [3]
Christian Experience Log (CVC form VEL-001)
Portfolio Contents form verifying REL CO-00 (CVC form PC-001)

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5. CHRISTIAN COUNSELING: 20 credits
Foundation requirements: 16 credits chosen from the following

         REL CN-01 Christian Counseling I [3]
         REL CN-02 Christian Counseling II [3]
         REL CN-03 Christian Counseling III [4]
         REL CN-04 Planning Youth Meetings [2]
         REL CN-05 Communicating with the Elderly [1]
         REL CN-06 Planning and Holding Seminars [2]
         REL CN-07 Personal Development and Communication Skills [3]
Practical experience requirements: 4 credits

         REL CN-00 Christian Counseling Experience [4]
Christian Experience Log (CVC form VEL-001)
Portfolio Contents form verifying REL CN-00 (CVC form PC-001)

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6. CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP: 30 credits
Foundation requirements: 26 credits

Basic required courses: 22 credits
         REL HH-02 Our Basic Beliefs [3]
         BUS PR-04 Defending the Family [3]
         REL CL-01 Shepherding Fundamentals [4]
         REL CL-02 Witnessing Fundamentals [3]
         REL CL-03 Supervision of Missionary Outposts [3]
         REL CL-04 Missionary Teams [2]
         REL CL-05 How to Respond to Religious Persecution [2]

The following course is found in the Academic Studies Department:
         HPD PD-04 Personal Adjustment, Marriage and Family [2]

PLUS 4 credits from the following courses:
         REL CL-06 How to Support a Christian Work [2]
         REL CL-07 Writing Promotional Material [1]
         REL CL-08 Teaching a Small Group [2]
         REL CL-09 Youth Leadership I: Becoming a Christian Leader [3]
         REL CL-10 Youth Leadership II: Discipleship [3]

The following courses are found in the Secretarial and Business Department:
         BUS BM-06 Budgeting [2]
         BUS BM-02 Time Management [2]

Practical experience requirements: 4 credits

         REL CL-00 Christian Leadership Experience [4]
         Christian Experience Log (CVC form VEL-001)
         Portfolio Contents form verifying REL CL-00 (CVC form PC-001)

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7. ORDINATION CERTIFICATE: 54 credits

         Candidates 18 years or older may be awarded an ordination certificate after completing either of the following sets of requirements:
         1.
                  a) Hold a Christian Leadership certificate [30]
                  b) Hold one other certificates in Christian Studies. [20]
                  c) Complete at least one of the following:
                           REL CO-00 Christian Outreach Experience [4]
OR
                  REL CN-00 Christian Counseling Experience [4]
                  d) Have letters of recommendation from their CVC Course Supervisor, and two Home teamwork members who have personally known the candidate for not less than six months.

         2. If students do not hold the two previous certificates in Christian Studies:
                  a)
Two of the following experience courses:
                           REL CL-00 Christian Leadership Experience [4]
OR
         REL CO-00 Christian Outreach Experience [4]
OR
         REL CN-00 Christian Counseling Experience [4]
         b) Complete the following courses: [50]
                  REL BK-01 Understanding and Appreciating the Word [2]
                  REL BK-05 Endtime Studies I (Eschatology I) [3]
                  REL BK-08 Scripture Memorization [4]
                  REL HH-01 Our Family Heritage [4]
                  REL HH-02 Our Basic Beliefs [3]
                  REL HH-03 Principles We Live By [3]
                  REL HH-04 Basic Letters of Father David [8]
                  REL CO-01 Outreach Fundamentals [3]
                  REL CN-01 Christian Counseling I [3]
                  REL CN-02 Christian Counseling II [3]
                  REL CN-03 Christian Counseling III [4]
                  REL CL-01 Shepherding Fundamentals [4]
                  REL CL-02 Witnessing Fundamentals [3]
                  REL CL-03 Supervision of Missionary Outreaches [3]
         c) Have letters of recommendation from their CVC Course Supervisor, and two Home teamwork members who have personally known the candidate for not less than six months.


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