CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Bahari School of Ministry offers stackable certificate programs designed to provide focused preparation in key areas of service-based ministry, education, leadership, cultural stewardship, and community engagement.
Certificates are offered at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Courses completed within a certificate apply in full toward the corresponding degree program at the same academic level. Certificates may be completed independently or alongside degree study.
Undergraduate Certificates
Certificate in Coastal Educational Practice
This certificate provides foundational preparation for education-focused service within coastal and maritime communities, emphasizing culture, curriculum, and instructional practice.
Required Courses
- Introduction to Coastal Cultures and History
- Interpretive Methods in Cultural Context
- Curriculum Design for Faith Settings
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
Stackability
All courses apply to the Undergraduate Program in Coastal Educational Ministry.
Certificate in Community Leadership Practice
This certificate prepares students for entry-level leadership and service roles in churches and community ministries, focusing on organizing, ethics, and cultural awareness.
Required Courses
- Introduction to Community Leadership Ministry
- African Diasporic History and Cultural Identity
- Community Organizing and Advocacy
- Ethics in Education and Ministry
Stackability
All courses apply to the Undergraduate Program in Community Leadership Ministry.
Certificate in Cultural Communication and Storytelling
This certificate develops skills in storytelling, communication, and cultural expression for use in ministry, education, and community engagement.
Required Courses
- Oral Traditions and Community Storytelling
- Arts, Culture, and Social Change
- Public Communications for Educators
- Family and Community Collaboration
Stackability
Courses apply to the Undergraduate Programs in Coastal Educational Ministry and Community Leadership Ministry.
Certificate in Digital Tools for Ministry Practice
This certificate introduces digital literacy and AI-supported tools used in service-based ministry, education, and community engagement.
Required Courses
- TECH 101 Information Literacy or Technology Skills
- Digital Tools for Community Engagement
- AI for Cultural and Civic Innovation
- Leadership in Educational Service
Stackability
Courses apply to the Undergraduate Programs in Coastal Educational Ministry and Community Leadership Ministry.
Graduate Certificates
Certificate in Advanced Coastal Educational Leadership
This certificate equips graduate students to lead education ministries and learning initiatives in coastal and maritime contexts.
Required Courses
- Foundations of Coastal Educational Ministry
- Advanced Theories of Learning in Coastal Communities
- Curriculum and Instruction for Maritime Contexts
- Culturally Responsive Assessment Practices
Stackability
All courses apply to the Graduate Program in Coastal Educational Ministry.
Certificate in Community Leadership and Program Development
This certificate prepares graduate students for senior leadership roles focused on program design, implementation, and evaluation in community and ministry settings.
Required Courses
- Foundations of Community Leadership Ministry
- Community Organizing and Transformational Leadership
- Public Policy and Civic Engagement
- Research Methods for Community Transformation
Stackability
All courses apply to the Graduate Program in Community Leadership Ministry.
Certificate in Digital Strategy for Community Ministry
This certificate strengthens graduate-level capacity to apply digital tools and AI-supported systems to leadership, education, and community initiatives.
Required Courses
- Digital Literacy and AI Tools for Educational Ministry
- Digital Tools and AI for Community Leadership
- Research Methods for Coastal Education
- Research Methods for Community Transformation
Stackability
Courses apply to the Graduate Programs in Coastal Educational Ministry and Community Leadership Ministry.
Certificate in Sports Diplomacy and Service Practice
This certificate prepares graduate students to apply sport as a tool for service, youth engagement, peacebuilding, and cross-cultural leadership.
Required Courses
- Foundations of Sports Diplomacy and Ministry
- Global Politics, Soft Power, and Sport
- Sport, Culture, and International Community Building
- Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution, and Sport
Stackability
All courses apply to the Master of Ministry in Sports Diplomacy.
Doctoral Certificates
Certificate in Coastal Community Systems Leadership
This doctoral certificate prepares experienced leaders to guide complex community systems, policy environments, and partnerships in coastal contexts.
Required Courses
- Coastal Governance, Policy, and Community Systems
- Leadership Strategies for Coastal and Port Communities
- Community Development and Sustainable Coastal Futures
- Planning and Partnership Building for Coastal Initiatives
Stackability
All courses apply to the Doctoral Program in Coastal Community Leadership.
Certificate in African Diasporic Cultural Stewardship
This doctoral certificate supports advanced leadership in cultural preservation, narrative authority, and heritage-based ministry.
Required Courses
- Cultural Memory, Continuity, and Community Leadership
- Creative Expressions in Diasporic Communities
- Ethics, Narrative Authority, and Community Representation
- Models of Cultural Ministry in Diasporic Contexts
Stackability
All courses apply to the Doctoral Program in African Diasporic History and Cultural Ministry.