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174 | COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2017-2018 │SEMINARY & SCHOOL OF MINISTRY
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE
IN MISSIONARY CARE
Purpose and Objectives:
The Postgraduate Certificate in Missionary Care provides students with specialized knowledge and skills to address the
spiritual and emotional needs of individuals and families who are engaged in cross-cultural ministry.
The objectives of the Postgraduate Certificate in Missionary Care will enable students to:
Understand cross-cultural living and its impact upon individuals and families.
Assess and diagnose the mental status of missionaries in relation to enculturation dynamics.
Identify an effective treatment plan to establish emotional and life balance.
Admission Requirements:
In addition to those requirements listed in the Admissions section of this catalog, applicants for the Postgraduate Certificate
in Missionary Care meet the following requirements:
An accredited graduate-level theological degree (M.A. or M.Div.) and the equivalent of at least three years of
missions experience or an accredited graduate-level degree in mental health.
A minimum graduate-level GPA of 3.0. Students whose GPA falls between 2.8 and 3.0 may be considered for
admission on a probationary basis, if they submit a request in writing accompanied by appropriate rationale.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of spoken or written English.
Note: Current CBS students who have completed at least one-half of their master’s degree may apply by filling out the “Add
a Program” section on the “Graduate-Level Record Change” form prior to graduation in order to be considered for admission.
Time Limit
Students must complete all requirements within four years, beginning from the date of their first enrollment in a course
following acceptance into the certificate.
Completion Requirements
Completion of the 15 hours specified in the course of study (see below) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and
no grade lower than a “C.”
Significant achievement of program objectives.
Affirmation of the Doctrinal Statement.
Completion of one semester of chapel participation (CHL 5001).
Note for students pursuing a degree and certificate concurrently: Courses within this certificate may not be applied to meet
degree requirements, nor may courses used to meet degree requirements be applied to meet certificate requirements. The
total required hours for both the degree and the certificate must be met independently.
Course of Study
15
CHL 5001
Chapel I
0
CNC 9474
Clinical Applications in Missionary Care
3
CNC 9541
Missionary Care for Career Transitions
3
CNC 9571
Single and Family Issues in Missions
3
CNC 9740
Organizational Missionary Care Services
3
GLS 9531
Missiological Reflections
3
Note: This Certificate Program is not eligible for federal Title IV financial aid funds – i.e. Federal Direct Loans. Students who
are interested in exploring other financial aid options should contact the Financial Aid Office.