What is a Certificate Program? – On One Accord Ministry

One One Accord Ministry Certificate Program

On One Accord Bible Institute Certificate Program (OOABI)

The OOABI Certificate Program is designed to equip the whole person by combining rigorous study and spiritual sensitivity to God’s revelation through Scripture, so that the student might know Christ more fully, and might powerfully and lovingly represent Him in the Church and in the world.

Curriculum Focus
Successful completion of the Certificate Program will result in:
1. An ability to think critically about Scripture, its interpretation,
and its interpreters.
2. An understanding of the theological vision revealed through Scripture.
3. Skills for leading, communicating, and ministering in churches
and parachurches.
4. Growth in personal relationship with God that will exhibit
itself in a Christlike character.
5. An excitement to continue the educational journey throughout
life and pathways to do so.

This program qualifies under Liberty University recognized Certificate of Religious Studies. This means that completing the Certificate of Religious Studies counts toward the BA Exempt program and toward the equivalency of a BA for acceptance into a Master’s program at Liberty University.

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What Is the Difference Between a Certificate, Diploma and Degree?

Certificates, Diplomas & Degrees: The Difference
Certificates, diplomas, and degrees differ in the time it takes to earn each as well as the credits required in order to graduate. Each of these academic achievements are suitable for certain specific fields or career goals.
Diploma and certificate programs taken alone are similar to associate’s degree programs. However, they take less time because general education courses are not required. A degree program differs from certificates and diploma programs in that it often requires the student to take general education courses to support a more rounded education. For instance, at many universities, those earning their bachelor’s degree are required to take English, math, science, philosophy and history.
Certificate Programs
A certificate is earned by a student after taking a series of courses in a particular subject. Students often earn certificates to get a step ahead in the professional field of their interest, and certificates may be offered in similar programs leading to degrees. For instance, there are certificates in business, literature and technical fields. In some technical programs, a certificate may be required.
There are also graduate certificates, often taken either alone or alongside a graduate degree program. In some programs, the student may use his or her electives to fulfill a certificate in order to make him or herself more desirable to a potential employer.
Diploma Programs
Diplomas are similar to certificates, and they’re often awarded through community or technical schools. For instance, a diploma of nursing is offered as an alternative to an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree. This diploma program is only offered at hospitals with specialty programs that provide training.
Degree Programs
An academic degree can be earned at many levels, including the associate’s (two years); bachelor’s (four years); master’s (two years beyond a bachelor’s degree); and doctoral, which is several years beyond a master’s degree.
Earning a degree also opens up more potential doors to a student than a certificate or diploma. Many careers require that the applicant has earned at least a bachelor’s degree; several career options require more than this.