The process for Christian Educator and Christian Education Associates in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Certified Christian Educators in the PC(USA) . . .
Are members of the PC(USA)
Are employed in educational ministry in a PC(USA) congregation, governing body or agency or have confirmed volunteer status of at least ten (10) hours/week of volunteer service and have completed one year full-time (or its equivalent) work experience
Have completed a bachelor’s degree (or master’s degree) or Christian Education Associate level
Have requested and received an application and information for certification along with a listing of Certification Advisors appointed by the presbytery or a neighboring presbytery and have asked one of these Advisors to serve as the resource and support system as they go through the process
Have completed the application, including current employment/service, work experience, and previous coursework with attached transcripts
Have completed the required course credits (3 credits or 30 contact hours) in Biblical Interpretation, Reformed Theology, Religious Education Theory and Practice, Human Growth and Faith Development, Worship and Sacraments
Have completed the required course credits (1.5 credits or 15 contact hours) in Presbyterian Polity and Presbyterian Program and Mission
Have completed the certification exam process with a Reference Group containing colleagues, staff, and the Certification Advisor
Christian Education Associates in the PC(USA) . . .
Are members of the PC(USA)
Are employed in educational ministry in a PC(USA) congregation, governing body or agency or have confirmed volunteer status of at least ten (10) hours/week of volunteer service and have completed one year full-time (or its equivalent) work experience
Have requested and received an application and information for certification along with a listing of Certification Advisors appointed by the presbytery or a neighboring presbytery and have asked one of these Advisors to serve as the resource and support system as they go through the process
Have completed the application, including current employment/service, work experience, and previous coursework
Have completed all four courses of Opening Doors to Discipleship, working alongside the Certification Advisor
Have read six selected books and written reflection papers on each, responding to questions and submitted them for reading and approval by the Educator Certification Committee
