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Certificate of Graduate Studies in Online Ministry

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May 12, 2025
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The Certificate of Graduate Studies in Online Ministry is a graduate-level certificate program for nondegree-seeking students. You will build on a spiritual formation foundation while learning important digital skills and tools for online ministering.  You’ll also learn to effectively apply multimedia technologies and mobile applications for a global reach.

  • Utilize online platforms to expand your ministry or outreach program.
  • Integrate online ministry strategies with traditional biblical teachings.
  • Foster online engagement to evangelize, preach, teach, and disciple.

This certificate program may help you grow as an expert in your field and advance your calling as a lay minister, pastor, or nonprofit team member.

Featured Courses
DIV 500Graduate Foundations for Divinity2
Provides the knowledge, resources, and essential skills needed for success at the graduate level. Topics include academic writing, online learning, information literacy and advising and support services for Divinity students.
PMIN 623Digital Ministry Tools3
An overview of the important skills and digital tools needed to facilitate effective and meaningful online ministry. Learn to minister by utilizing various forms of multimedia technologies and mobile applications.
PMIN 624Ministry & Online Presence3
Create a visible and accessible Internet-based ministry by using effective online tools. Learn to use digital marketing strategies and applications to reach a world-wide online and mobile audience.
PMIN 625Social Media in Ministry3
Utilize social media platforms to create and shepherd virtual communities. Foster online engagement to evangelize, preach, teach, disciple and train for ministry.
SFRM 501Spiritual Formation Foundations3
Examines the biblical, historical, and theological aspects of Christian formation, including the holistic and other models, with emphasis on both personal life and ministry contexts. Taken in the first semester of degree and begins the Spiritual Formation Portfolio.

2024-25 Semester Check-In Deadlines

All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

SessionSemester Check-InSession Start Date
Session AFriday, August 9Monday, August 19
Session MFriday, September 6Monday, September 16
Session BFriday, October 11Monday, October 21
Session CWednesday, January 8Monday, January 13
Session TFriday, January 31Monday, February 10
Session DFriday, March 7Monday, March 17
Session EFriday, May 2Monday, May 12
Session FFriday, June 13Monday, June 23

Certificate programs are designed for those seeking professional development through continuing education for ministers and pastors. Students earn graduate credit that can be applied toward a ministry degree program if further study is desired. Certificate students wishing to earn an academic degree must apply separately to that degree program and meet full admission requirements. Acceptance into a certificate program does not guarantee acceptance into a degree program.

Application Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.


Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Certificate of Graduate StudiesTuition Cost Per Credit HourTotal CreditsTuition Cost for Certificate
Biblical Languages$53012$6,360
Biblical Studies$53012$6,360
Christian Theology$53012$6,360
Church History$53012$6,360
Church Leadership$53012$6,360
Online Ministry$53012$6,360
Spiritual Formation$53012$6,360
Worship & Media$53012$6,360

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$850 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)$700

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*Rates are subject to change at any time.

“Regent University puts care into creating ministers with longevity.”
Timothy Berry, M.Div., 2015 Biblical Theology
“The online and on-campus experiences were different, but both very rewarding. The way they designed online learning really felt like a live classroom environment — still very informative and relational, even with people from around the world there.”
Jesse Eisenhart, Joint M.A., 2009 M.A. in Practical Theology & Human Service Counseling
“In preparing to fully embrace God’s call on my life, I was attracted to Regent’s commitment to Christian Leadership to Change the World. I needed a world-class institution to help me develop the confidence to do it. My professors gave me the holistic spiritual formation I needed and refined my worldview. At Regent, I obtained the academic and theological foundation necessary to build the global ministries, businesses, and brands I oversee. I am proud and honored to be among the Regent alumni who are changing the world.”
Pastor James E. Ward Jr., Master of Divinity, Graduated Fall 2013
“I graduated from Regent University with a M.A. in Practical Theology. As I stand at the doorstep of my calling, I can see now how every lesson and interaction has prepared me.”
Son-Djerry Cameus, M.A. in Practical Theology, 2020 Community Navigator/Family Coach, La Esperanza
“When I think of Regent University, I think of destiny. Regent has been such an integral part of my, one, knowing my destiny, two, being formed and shaped to fulfill my destiny, and then, three, thrusting me into that next step.”
Kevin Turpin, M.A. in Practical Theology, 2001 Senior Assistant Pastor & President, Founder of Life Enrichment Center; Senior Associate Pastor, New Life Church