Programs

21st Century Leadership Program

The 21^st Century Leadership program is designed to provide participants with leadership skills necessary to become a more effective leader. Skills include those surrounding emotional intelligence, effective communication, influence, and vision.

• 8 weeks – 4 weeks in class and 4 weeks for completion of the Capstone Project
• $500 program fee
• Participants that successfully complete the program requirements receive 3 credits in Strategic Planning
• Classes online only

To ensure all participants receive the necessary program information in a timely fashion, Carolina Christian College has implemented the following registration deadlines for the 21^st Century Innovative Leadership program.  Please also note that, for ONLY 2022, there will be a summer offering of the program.  After Summer of 2022, the program will only be offered in the Fall and Spring semesters.  All registration deadlines are 10:00 am EST for the listed date.

Spiritual Life Coach Program

A spiritual life coach is a coach that helps you change your life by changing the way you operate on a deeper level. Rather than just examining your behaviors, habits, and goals, they delve into your deep-rooted beliefs, your connection to God and His Word, and help you find your purpose. Through the Spiritual Life Coach Program at Carolina Christian College, you can become a Certified Spiritual life Coach. With this certification, you can walk with others as they find a deeper connection with God’s purpose and presence in their lives. You walk with them as they become better stewards, better understand themselves and others, and apply spiritual truths in their daily lives.

• 8 weeks – 1-hour sessions (online)
• $1,100 program fee (due at registration)
• Participants that successfully complete the program requirements receive 3 credits in Caring for Persons
• Classes online only

To ensure all participants receive the necessary program information in a timely fashion, Carolina Christian College has implemented the following registration deadlines for the Spiritual Life Coach program.  All registration deadlines are 10:00 am EST for the listed date.

Associate of Arts in Ministry

CCC is a non-traditional commuter institution that integrates faith and learning through a modality conducive to the adult learner. CCC courses are 3-credit hours face-to-face contact or outside classroom activities.

Each program must include four elements:

• A major of not less than 60 semester hours
  • 6 Hours English Composition 6 hours
  • 3 Hours Speech
  • 9 Hours Social Sciences
  • 9 Hours Humanities
  • 3 Hours Science/Mathematics
• 24 Semester Hours of Electives
• Complete exit counseling interview

Bachelor of Arts in Ministry

CCC is a non-traditional commuter institution that integrates faith and learning through a modality conducive to the adult learner. CCC courses are 3-credit hours face-to-face contact or outside classroom activities.

Undergraduate learners meet twice a week (Mon & Thrs)  ( 2 classes per night). Master learners meet once a week on Tuesday night.

Each program must include four elements:

• A major of not less than 33 semester hours in Biblical Studies.
• A basic core in the arts and sciences of not less than 36 hours, which must include fine arts, mathematics, and the social sciences.
• Nine hours in Ministry courses.
• Twenty-two hours in a selected minor.

Leadership Minor

The specific purpose of this program is to equip the student to enter their workplace or local church with the tools to be an effective leader.

This includes that the graduating student shall:

1. Have knowledge of different types of leadership styles and how to move between them in situations.
2. Be familiar with basic counseling concepts, methods and practices.
3. Be a competent user of the computer as a tool to church work.
4. Have knowledge of the social impact in the religious world and the impact of religion in the secular world.
5. Be able to establish a religious deity within a setting outside of the religious world.

Business – Sports Management Minor

This includes that the graduating student shall:

Biblical Studies Minor

The specific goals of this program, beyond the goals of the major, are to train ministers and associate ministers for the church.

This includes that the graduating student shall:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and competence in Old Testament and New Testament.
2. Be able to communicate biblical truth.

Homiletics Minor

The specific purpose of this program is to equip the student for a preaching ministry in the local church.

This includes that the graduating student shall:

1. Have basic knowledge of the art and science of preaching from past to present.
2. Have basic knowledge of how to prepare and deliver a sermon.
3. Have knowledge of how to prepare a socially relevant sermon.

Non-Profit Leadership Minor

The specific purpose of the program is to equip the student with the fundamental principles of nonprofit organizational management.

This includes that the graduating student shall:

• Employ major financial concepts, principles, and strategies in a variety of non-profit applications
• Prepare, understand, and explain basic financial statements
• Exhibit leadership, financial, and marketing skills needed to lead and manage a nonprofit organization
• Identify and apply pertinent regulatory and legal requirements for nonprofits, churches, etc.

Master’s of Religious Education

Purpose of Program

The Master of Religious Education (MRE) is a professional degree for those who want to prepare for service in the church as a Director of Christian Education, Director of Program Ministries, Director of Youth or Children’s Ministry, and other ministries related to religious education. It also serves others who wish to strengthen their skills and knowledge in religious education through the study of major sources of biblical, theological, historical, ethical, and cultural studies and the integration of those studies into the ministry of education.

Program Description

The Master of Religious Education (MRE) is offered with two specializations: Pastoral Care and Christian Education. Both tracks require a total of fifty-seven (57) semester hours of graduate study as described in Program Requirements below.

The program will be taught in a non-traditional instruction format. Instead of the traditional 50-minute lecture for 3 days a week and 16 weeks in the semester, the students will meet for 4 hours a week for 6 weeks. Outside work will focus on individual learning for an estimated 20 hours a week.

Program Learning Outcomes

The educational goals of the Pastoral Care track of the MRE program:

1. The learner will analyze the history, teachings, and the theoretical concepts pertaining to the teachings of the Old Testament and New Testament.
2. The learner will be able to plan, create, and/or design effective approaches to communication of the gospel through worship, evangelism, education, and ministry within the church.
3. The learner will be able to compare and contrast the teachings and beliefs of the non-Christian to the Christian in America.
4. The learner will gain training while applying theory, concepts, and practical applications to resolve problems related to ministry.
5. The learner will apply counseling theories to resolve the sociological and psychological needs in ministry.

The educational goals of the Christian Education track of the MRE program:

1. The learner will analyze the history, teachings, and the theoretical concepts pertaining to the teachings of the Old Testament and New Testament.
2. The learner will be able to plan, create, and/or design effective approaches to communication of the gospel through worship, evangelism, education, and ministry within the church.
3. The learner will interpret scripture relevant to the use of gifts in Christian education.
4. The learner will develop curriculum and programs to support the educational needs of children and adults in ministry.
5. The student will compose a strategic plan to enhance the philosophical teaching of the Christian educator.

Doctor of Ministry

Admission Requirements

• Masters Degree in any field
• (9 Hours of Bible Coursework)
• GPA 3.0

Program Details

The program has a total of

• 36 Post-Graduate Hours
• 6 Hours per semester
• 5 hours of coursework
• 1 hour of dissertation

Students are placed in a cohort designed for a 3 year duration.

MIT – Ministers in Training

The Minister in Training (MIT) program is for aspiring church pastors who have not received formal Bible training. This program is designed to equip lay people as ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to lead with wisdom and integrity and serve in love and humility through church based theological education. We work directly with the local church to align the program with their exigencies and can customize some of the course offerings to directly serve their denominational needs and church culture. The MIT program is a collaborative venture that is designed for working with leadership teams within the local church to educate, strengthen, and enrich the biblical knowledge and leadership skills for serving the church.

• 1 year if full-time – 10 courses (flexible scheduling)
• $65/course + $10 one-time administrative fee (e-Book)
• Church can host

Standard Courses:

• Old Testament
• New Testament
• Church history
• Apologetics
• Hermeneutics
• Homiletics

Customizable Courses for Specific Church

• History of African American Preaching
• Leadership Development
• Cultural Diversity
• Missions

Pathways to Ordination

The Pathway to Ordination is designed to prepare and commission those who are called by God to full-time ministry serving and leading God’s people as a licensed minister. Pathways to Ordination will focus on growing your biblical understanding and developing your pastoral skills from active and experienced pastors. Our dedicated Bible-believing professors incorporate real-life experiences into their courses and teach from the perspective of people who know the ropes in pastoral ministry. Pastors teaching pastors; share the experiences and feel the passion of those who have discovered the path to excellence in ministry. This certificate program is for professional staff, Elders, Deacons, and lay leaders to discern their spiritual gifts and natural abilities and increase their influence and leadership capacity in the local church and throughout God’s Kingdom.

Pathways to Ordination will offer a nationally accredited, 10 course program that results in the successful candidate’s Ordination.

• 1 year if full-time – 10 courses (flexible scheduling)
• $65/course + $10 one-time administrative fee + $125 processing fee for ordination application (e-book)
• Face-to-Face interview with the Ordination Board

Pathway to Ministry in Leadership

Pathway to Ministry, a unique initiative between Restorations, Inc. and Carolina Christian College, is for lay leaders who do not have formal Bible training. It is designed to equip and empower those who are called to lead their homes, communities, cities, churches, and the world toward becoming fully devoted followers of Jesus. Pathways to Ministry will focus on growing your biblical understanding, leadership abilities, and ministry experience. This certificate program is for professional staff, Elders, Deacons, and lay leaders to discern their spiritual gifts and natural abilities and increase their influence and leadership capacity in the local church and throughout God’s Kingdom.

Pathways to Ministry offers a nationally accredited, 10 course program that results in a widely accepted Certificate of Ministry in Leadership.

Through Carolina Christian College’s partnership with Restorations, Inc. (the ordaining body), following the fourth course, eve-ry student will be offered an opportunity for ministry credentialing either in the form of licensing (renewed annually) or ordination for ministry (Permanent credentials)

• 1 year if full-time – 10 courses (flexible scheduling)
• $65/course + $10 one-time admin. fee
• Classes on campus and online