Luther Rice College & Seminary

Your foundational, efficient, affordable, online certificate option for ministry preparation

The Ministry Development Program at Luther Rice College & Seminary is designed to equip individuals with a robust biblical and theological foundation, practical ministry skills, and an efficient pathway to prepare for effective ministry. This for-credit program consists of three stackable certificates that progressively build expertise in Scripture, theology, and ministry leadership.

Why Choose the MDP from Luther Rice?

(1) 100% ONLINE 

(2) Course Credit toward a full degree program at Luther Rice. 

(3) Efficient and Foundational

Program Structure

  1. Certificate in Biblical Studies

    • Courses:
      • Survey of Biblical Interpretation
      • Survey of the Old Testament
      • Survey of the New Testament

  2. Certificate in Theology

    • Courses:
      • Survey of Theology I
      • Survey of Theology II
      • Christology

  3. Choose Your Path

    • Options:
      • Certificate in Biblical Counseling
      • Certificate in Apologetics
      • Certificate in Pastoral Ministry

This flexible approach allows you to tailor your education to your unique calling while ensuring a solid foundation in theology and ministry preparation.

  1. Certificate in Biblical Studies

    • Courses:
      • Survey of Biblical Interpretation
      • Survey of the Old Testament
      • Survey of the New Testament

  2. Certificate in Theology

    • Courses:
      • Survey of Theology I
      • Survey of Theology II
      • Survey of Theology III

  3. Choose Your Path

    • Options:
      • Certificate in Leadership
      • Certificate in Apologetics
      • Certificate in Biblical Counseling
      • Certificate in Pastoral Ministry
      • Certificate in Church Revitalization (COMING SOON)

This flexible approach allows you to tailor your education to your unique calling while ensuring a solid foundation in theology and ministry preparation.

The Ministry Development Program is ideal for:

  • Church staff members seeking to grow in leadership and biblical knowledge.
  • Aspiring pastors preparing for future ministry opportunities.
  • Lay leaders wanting to deepen their faith and effectiveness in ministry.
  • Churches looking to equip their teams for growth.

With a focus on biblical faithfulness, academic excellence, and practical application, the Ministry Development Program will help your church make a lasting Kingdom impact.

Equip your church staff or key leaders by sponsoring them through the Ministry Development Program

  • Why sponsor? Equip your team with the theological training and practical skills they need to serve effectively in your ministry context.

  • How it works: Partner with Luther Rice to enroll individuals in the program. Certificates are completed 100% online, allowing staff to balance their studies with their ministry responsibilities.

  • Tiered Tuition Discount Rates: We offer a discount structure tailored to the size and scope of your church or ministry:

    • 5% tuition discount for 2-5 participants
    • 10% tuition discount for 6-10 participants
    • 15% tuition discount for 11+ participants