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  • UMC Certification Program at United Seminary

    The UMC Certification Program for church professionals is a program of the General Board of Higher Education Ministry (GBHEM) of the United Methodist Church. United offers a full scope and sequence of courses, so students can take all necessary classes for certification in Christian Education Ministry, Children’s Ministry, Music Ministry, Older Adult Ministry, Spiritual Formation Ministry, and Youth Ministry.

    These two-credit hour courses are offered as three day, intensives in a hybrid format, within a retreat setting.

  • Retreat-Based, Hybrid Courses

    Hybrid courses are taught both on-line and face-to-face, with a minimum of 12 hours of classroom instruction for each 2-credit hour course. In addition, students will be part of an on-line community of men and women working toward certification.

    We believe Sabbath-living is integral to successful Christian ministry. Independent adult learning is facilitated by a variety of experiences including worship, solitude, practical application, and meals together with an instructor. These are made possible through the retreat setting provided by United’s UMC Certification Program.

  • Scholarships

    Two scholarships are offered to each registered certification student. The General Board of Higher Education Ministry (GBHEM) scholarship is $200/credit hour and the United Scholarship is $100/credit hour. Scholarship applications can be made to GBHEM by using the Certification/Deacon Scholarship Application (Form 116) or by contacting United.

    Scholarships are available only to students who enroll as a UMC Certification Student. They do not apply to those who enroll as Visiting or Auditing Students.

  • Costs

    Tuition charges:
    Certification: $477/credit hour
    Visiting Student: $200/course
    Auditing Student: $300/course

    Room and board for each course will be a minimum of $150 for two nights and 5 meals.

  • Enrollment in the UMC Certification Program

    To enroll as a United Methodist certification student you must first enroll with the GBHEM; then apply to and register with United.

    1     | Enroll with the GBHEM
    Go to the General Board of Higher Education Ministry webpage and fill out a one-time enrollment form (“Enrollment for the Professional Certification Studies in Ministry Careers” – HE4064). It must be approved by the student’s Annual Conference Board of Ordained Ministry (BOM) and with the Division of Ministry (DOM), GBHEM. This is the only form required to be eligible to proceed with the certification studies and to receive scholarship aid from the DOM, GBHEM.

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    2 | Apply to United
    It is quick and easy to apply using QuickApp.

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    3 | Register with United
    Registration in a particular educational event will be through United Theological Seminary.

    Interested church professionals may take certification courses without becoming enrolled as M.Div. students.

    Students will register as a “Certification Student” eligible to take all necessary certification courses. The student must register each time a course is to be taken.

    To register, contact one of the following:

    Office of Admissions Director
    Thomas Miller This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 1.800.322.5817

    UMC Certification Program at United Director
    Dr. Jacqueline Nowak This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 937.529.2201

    Mail-In Registration and Payment

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    Online Registration and Payment

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  • United Registration without Certification

    Interested church professionals may take the UMC Certification courses without becoming certified.

    To do so, students may register with United as Visiting or Auditing Students and will not have to enroll with the GBHEM. The student must register each time a course is to be taken.

    Visiting and Auditing Students are not eligible for scholarships.

    To register, contact one of the following:

    Office of Admissions Director
    Thomas Miller This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 1.800.322.5817

    UMC Certification Program at United Director
    Dr. Jacqueline Nowak This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 937.529.2201

    Mail-In Registration and Payment

    registration form


    Online Registration and Payment

    register online

  • UMC Certification Program Course List

    UMC Certification Program Course List

    There are three or four courses offered each January, June and August. Click the link below to download a PDF of the course list.

    umc course list

  • United Masters Course List

    For a complete listing of United Theological Seminary Master courses click the link below

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