Graduate Certificates in Christian Education & Leadership
Advanced Formation for Master Teachers and Academic Pastors.
Why Graduate Study at Aletheia?
These programs were created for educators, pastors, and ministry leaders seeking to deepen their calling without stepping away from their current work. Each course is mentor-led and cohort-based, following Aletheia’s integrated 10-4-1 rhythm: ten weeks of guided online study, four weeks of practicum, and one week of spiritual retreat.
Biblical Integration
Scripture forms both content and method.
Mentor-Teacher Model
Learning occurs in fellowship, not isolation.
Practicum-Based
Apply learning directly within your ministry or classroom.
Formation-Focused
Every assignment nurtures wisdom, not just knowledge.
Certificate Pathways
Choose the path that aligns with your ministry context or professional goals. Each certificate may be completed independently or applied toward future graduate study with Aletheia.
Academic Pastoral Leadership
Designed for mentor-teachers, site leaders, and Virtues Campus partners, this graduate certificate equips educators to integrate theology, pedagogy, and pastoral care in academic settings. Students explore the theology of education, community formation, and the spiritual leadership of learning environments.
Key Features:
15-credit post-baccalaureate certificate
Fully online with optional retreat at Shepherd’s Gate Campus
Seamless continuation from the B.A. in Christian Liberal Arts & Formation
One-Room School Formation
This program unites the One-Room School Certification and Intensive into one integrated formation track. Participants gain both philosophical and practical mastery of Theopaidia pedagogy—learning to teach, lead, and launch multi-age Christian schools grounded in Scripture.
Key Features:
Available online or as a hybrid intensive
Practicum-based training with Aletheia faculty
Designed for current teachers, parents, and pastors
The 10-4-1 Pattern of Graduate Formation
Every Aletheia program follows the same biblical cadence of learning:
10 Weeks — Study under Mentor-Teacher Fellows
4 Weeks — Practicum in your own classroom or ministry context
1 Week — Retreat for renewal and reflection
This structure harmonizes academic rigor with spiritual life—ensuring that learning flows naturally into leadership and worship.
Ideal Candidates
These graduate certificates are designed for:
Christian educators and administrators seeking advanced theological grounding
Pastors and church leaders developing academic ministries
Mission educators and homeschool mentors
Aletheia alumni continuing into advanced formation
Advance Your Calling. Deepen Your Formation.
Aletheia’s Graduate Certificates unite study and service in a single act of worship. Whether you are leading a classroom, a church, or a learning community, these programs will strengthen your capacity to teach, shepherd, and serve with clarity and grace.