The Katuwang Project: Certificate in Christian Ministry, Subjects List

Seminar 1: Theological-Biblical Foundations

1. The Bible for Life. Ang layunin ng pag-aaral na ito ay mag introduce sa student ang value ng hermeneutics, survey (isagogics), theological studies and their role in relevant transformation. The teacher will work through basic discussion on hermeneutics, isa-isahin ang mga genres o uri ng panitikan na nasa Bibliya and work through basic biblical theology. The course hopes to create in the student interest, motivation and determination for for further studies.
2. The Story of the Bible. The purpose of this course is to show story of the Bible in a redemptive-historical framework by going through the different major epochs in biblical history and then culminating in the person and work of Jesus Christ. This will serve as a foundational backbone for future survey of biblical literature, theology and ministerial courses.
3. The Message of the New Testament. The purpose of this course to provide the student with an overview of basic information of the New Testament books along with the dominant themes in each book as it relates to a redemptive-historical framework.The course hopes to strengthen the biblical knowledge of the student both in information and  tools for teaching/preaching ministry.
4. The Message of the Old Testament. The purpose of this course to provide the student with an overview of basic information of the Old Testament books along with the dominant themes in each book as it relates to a redemptive-historical framework.The course hopes to strengthen the biblical knowledge of the student both in information and  tools for teaching/preaching ministry.
5. Essential Evangelical Doctrines 1. The purpose of this course is to give the student an elucidation on essential evangelical doctrines. It is a shortened systematic theology going through the major confessional doctrines. This course hopes to strengthen the students to the non-negotiable doctrines of the Christian faith.
6. Essential Evangelical Doctrines 2. Continuation of the previous.
7. Character in Ministry. The purpose of this course is to establish the biblical teaching of godly character. The course will begin with the theology of character, character development and its relationship to the witness and the community. Then it will show practical steps how to carry out the duty of developing a godly character. In the end the course hopes to build value and pursuit of godliness for the student.

Seminar 2: Practical Ministry

1. Evangelism and Discipleship. This purpose of this course is to orient the student to a basic personal evangelism and discipleship plan. The class begins with a thorough review of what the gospel is and apply that to making an implementation plan for evangelism and discipleship. This course hopes to jumpstart zeal for the gospel ministry grounded on a biblical understanding of the gospel.
2. Teaching God for Life Change. The purpose of this course is to train the student to make a strategic plan to be implemented as a teaching curriculum. The course begins will work from the biblical teaching of education and proceeds to discuss how to design a simple curriculum for small group leading. Students who will take "Small Group Leading" and "Lesson Planning and Presentation" will greatly benefit from this course.
3. Preaching from the Bible. This is a workshop on the basics of preaching from the text of Scripture with the intent of communicating the gospel.
4. Personal Disciplines for Ministry. The purpose of this course is to introduce the basic concepts and practice of Christian duties or personal spiritual disciplines that are vital for personal and discipleship ministry.
5. Personal Ministry Management. The purpose of this course is to introduce for practice basic concepts in personal ministry management such as planning and administration. In the end this course hopes to persuade the student to pursue an organized ministry.
6. Counseling. The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the basics of biblical counselling for the purpose of giving counsel to individual small group members.
7. Small Group Leading. A course dealing with the basics of small group leading.
8. Lesson Planning and Presentation.