Urban Theological Institute Certificate Program in Church Leadership

UTI Certificate in Church LeadershipThe Urban Theological Institute (UTI) of The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (LTSP) is dedicated to providing theological education to church leaders that is relevant and up-building for the African American community.

The Certificate Program in Church Leadership is designed to offer seminars to clergy and church leaders that will equip them to administer church programs and enhance their skills in pastoral leadership.

The program consists of four seminars over two academic years.  Participants who complete the full two-year (four seminar) program will receive a certificate in church leadership.  Entrance into the program can start in fall or spring. (download a pdf version of the brochure)

Seminar Offerings

YEAR 1

Fall

Church Administration - church financial management  and program development

Spring

Pastoral Care - lay/clergy relations, ministerial and sexual ethics, clergy self care

YEAR 2

Fall

Teaching and Learning in the Church - development of educational ministries, curriculum development, teacher training

Spring

Conflict in the Church - conflict management and resolution in the church

Schedule and fees

The seminars are held on the campus of The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia.  Each seminar meets 2-3 hours, once a week, on Saturday morning.

The fee per seminar is $300 plus the cost of textbooks.  Seminars for the Fall semester begin in September, and for the Spring semester begin in February.

For more information or registration materials, complete the request for information form, email UTI@Ltsp.edu or call 215-248-7302. Registration materials will be available several weeks in advance of each seminar.

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