THE SILLIMAN University Divinity School has something new to offer: a Certificate Program on Church Administration and Management.

The university partnered with the United Church of Christ in the Philippines and the Institute for Mission and Inter-Cultural Studies in Asia to come up with the program which was opened this month until April 2021.

The school aims to provide continuing theological education for church workers and leaders even amid the pandemic.

The program will run for nine sessions held every Monday.

“This online certificate course on Church Administration and Management comes with an expected output: a thorough study on the enrolled clergy’s present church assignment,” the university said.

“At the end of the program, participants are to present their output which will be evaluated by a team of facilitators including a bishop, conference minister, and some members of the Divinity School faculty. Added to that, the participants are also expected to write or rewrite their local church histories as part of the course,” it added.

The registration fee is P3,500 inclusive of reading materials.

“The UCCP National Office will provide half of the amount for the registration fee and the local church/conference is expected to pay the remaining amount. Those who wish to enroll are expected to have a laptop or computer and good internet connectivity,” SLU said.

The virtual course offering is part of the events leading to the celebration of the school’s centenary in August 2021.