Compass Classes and Certificates

The following are descriptions of all 17 Compass courses. All courses are available in real-time distance learning. In other words, you can participate in any class from your home or office — wherever you are— at the time the class is held.

 

CERTIFICATE IN MINISTRY FORMATION (ORIENTATION PLUS 12 CLASSES) 

Begin with asynchronous “Compass Orientation” class, which includes Lebenslauf exercise. 
 

  1. Theology: Faith Seeking Understanding
  2. Theology: Vocation and Community
  3. Biblical Interpretation: Hebrew Bible
  4. Biblical Interpretation: New Testament
  5. History: Pre-Reformation to Today
  6. Individual and Congregational Care
  7. Preaching 
  8. Liturgy and Sacraments 
  9. Faith Formation and Education
  10.  Ministerial Ethics
  11.  Cultivating and Maintaining Spiritual Life
  12.  Community Leadership: Belonging, Communication, and Conflict
     

Note: Deeper Dives (offered in addition to the foundational curriculum to meet the UCC Marks of Ministry) 

 

CERTIFICATE IN MINISTRY AND LEADERSHIP FORMATION (17 CLASSES)

  1.  History: Early Church to Reformation
  2.  Preaching and Worship Through the Year
  3.  Financial & Strategic Health in Congregations
  4.  Adaptive Leadership for Ministry
  5.  Innovation & New Models for Ministry

 

ADDITIONAL DENOMINATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Each denomination establishes its own requirements for ministerial credentialing. Generally, candidates for authorized ministry should also take a class in denominational history and polity through their denomination. Moravian candidates should engage in monthly spiritual formation.

 

UCC candidates should participate in a community of practice through their conference or association.


Questions?

Contact Rev. Dr. Lindsey Scott or Rev. Dr. Darryl Stephens