PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This Graduate Certificate is similar to a Post-graduate Diploma in some other countries.
Good seeds of spirituality, character, and leadership embedded in marginalized communities multiply into movements. Religious movements result in moral, and ethical change. These generate social movements which result in economic and political change. This certificate is formational for emerging ethnic and urban movement leaders’ wisdom, skill, and character in seeking transformative solutions in megacities and among ethnic peoples and the urban poor.
Character
Discover your personal fit for urban movement leadership roles.
Intellect
Apply insights from social science perspectives.
Skills
Through practical service learning, demonstrate skills used in movement leadership.
Program Features
12 Credits
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
A total of four courses are required to complete this certificate (see below for more details).
1 Year - 16 Months
LENGTH OF PROGRAM
Students are able to complete the degree in about one academic year by taking one course per term for a total of four courses.
Accredited
ACCREDITATION
WCIU is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
topics include
Leadership in an Urban Context
Spiritual Formation in an Urban Context
Building Faith Communities through Storytelling
Theology of Community Transformation
Practice of Community Transformation
Working among the Disenfranchised
IS THIS PROGRAM
RIGHT FOR YOU?
Are you in a global city? This program is a great fit if you:
- Are already able to multiply cells and teams inside a people
- Are working towards a church-planting movement but want to understand principles
Are you in a U.S. based city? This program is a great fit if you
- Have a rage that motivates you to social justice movements and advocacy.
-Are meddled in community leadership and want to see momentum for change
-Are grappling with ethnic identity, reconciliation, and leadership emergence
Course Information
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership of Urban Movements is made up of four courses.
Students are required to take TUL 620 and choose 3 other courses from the following courses:
Course Descriptions
TUL 620 Leadership in Urban Movements
This course explores the dynamics of leadership within holistic, urban poor movements. Special emphasis is given to urban religious movements, social movements, civil sector organizational leadership models and citywide leadership networks for proclamation, revival and transformation. It includes being part of a conference leadership team.
TUL 520 Urban Spirituality
This course expands theologies of the Holy Spirit and his work among the urban poor. It emphasizes care and nurturing of workers, practical application of the spiritual disciplines, and communicating between diverse understandings of the work of the Spirit.
TUL 530 Building Faith Communities
This course applies a story-telling approach to the process of entering poor communities and developing holistic poor peoples’ churches in ways faithful to the values and goals of the Kingdom of God.
TUL 535 Community Transformation
Students explore the challenges, models of, and prospects for, transformational change within slum communities while developing a Christian framework for holistic development, organization, and advocacy among the urban poor and gaining facility in community asset mapping.
TUL 655 Advocacy and the Urban Environment
Students in this course examine relations between urban poor communities, the land, and broader environmental problems including natural disasters. Fieldwork focuses on advocacy for adequate housing, and infrastructure services.
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FAQs
Do I need to complete an undergraduate (Bachelor’s) level degree before applying for the graduate certificate level program?
The Graduate Certificate Program is designed for students who have already completely undergraduate work. So yes, you need to have an undergraduate degree or your region’s equivalent to qualify for this Graduate Level Certificate Program.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GRADUATE CERTIFICATE AND THE MA IN TRANSFORMATIONAL URBAN LEADERSHIP?
Answer coming soon…
Will a graduate education help me move up in my organization even at the Certificate level?
While it is true that advanced degrees do not lead to climbing the organizational ladder in cross-cultural NGOs, increased effectiveness does. Consider that you will be better equipped during and after your time at WCIU.
My bachelor's degree has not trained me Biblically, or to work with cultural/historical data. Am I still able to do the program?
We have a more post-modern, cross-cultural approach than other similar programs where one size does not fit all. So, yes, often it is helpful to not have pre-packaged answers before starting the program. These areas will be developed in each student as part of the degree.
I work full-time, or my ministry keeps me going non-stop. Is WCIU’s Graduate level certificate program flexible enough for me?
The WCIU student is part-time and meets with students online. If a student is able to manage with their schedule, full-time is certainly possible.
if I complete a certificate, can I still do the Master' degree?
Yes! If you complete one of our Certificate Programs and decide you want to continue your education, you can apply the credits you earned in your Certificate Program to a Master’s Degree at WCIU.
Can I do more than one certificate?
Yes!
