Ministry | Redeemers University North America

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningCritical ThinkingActive LearningReading ComprehensionInstructingService Orientation

Knowledge

Philosophy and TheologyEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguagePsychology

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityFluency of IdeasOriginality

Tasks

Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.
Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareData base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWeb page creation and editing software

Tools

Computer laser printersDesktop computersLaptop computersPersonal computersSmart phonesTablet computers

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium21-2021.00	Directors, Religious Activities and Education	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Comprehensive religious education programs — design, direct, and continuously improve multi-track study curricula that serve children, youth, and adult congregants across an entire program year.
Volunteer workforce — autonomously recruit, screen, place, and retain a diverse pool of volunteer workers to sustain all ministry education functions.
Curriculum evaluation and adaptation — independently assess and select instructional frameworks, integrating theological depth with contemporary pedagogical research for non-routine learner populations.
Complex event portfolios — plan and execute multi-day conferences, retreat series, and large-scale seminars, managing budgets, vendors, travel, and contingency planning.
Pastoral counseling — provide skilled, theologically informed counseling to individuals and families facing significant interpersonal, mental health, financial, or spiritual challenges.
Strategic program planning — lead collaborative goal-setting sessions with ministry colleagues, synthesizing diverse perspectives into actionable education program objectives and measurable outcomes.
Instructional staff supervision — mentor and evaluate a full team of religious education instructors, diagnosing performance gaps and designing targeted professional development interventions.
Administrative systems — oversee end-to-end program implementation including materials procurement, speaker contracting, facility scheduling, and compliance with organizational policies.
Web and media platforms — develop and manage web pages and multimedia content to promote religious education programs and extend community engagement beyond the physical campus.
Systems analysis and problem solving — diagnose complex organizational or programmatic challenges within the education ministry and implement evidence-based solutions across multiple program areas.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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