Religion
SWORD (Soul-Winning Outreach Discipleship) A Bible Worker Certification Program
Description
A Bible Worker Certification Program that combines college-based classwork with practical training in literature evangelism, outreach, public evangelism, discipleship, and church planning.
Leadership
Ingo Sorke, Program Supervisor - Southwestern Adventist University
Tony Correa, Field Coordinator
Certificate Completion
Certificates will be awarded to students who complete all course requirements and maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Candidates must submit a Certificate Completion contract to the Records Office. A $25 certificate fee is required at the time the certificate is completed.
Certificate Course Requirements
| RELT 101 | Christian Beliefs | 3 |
| RELB 211 | Life & Teachings of Jesus | 4 |
| RELP 220 | Christian Witnessing | 3 |
| RELH 230 | History of the SDA Church | 3 |
| UNIV 112 | Whole-Person Wellness | 2 |
| Total: | 14 |
Cost of the Certificate
Option A - for academic credit: regular Southwestern’s Tuition rates apply ($10,131; regular financial aid available if in a Southwestern degree program.)
Option B - non-degree seeking, for academic course credit ($10,131; no financial aid available)
Option C - not-for-credit; $4,995 program fee
Admission
Applicants must:
1) Complete an application for admission into the SWORD program
2) Submit three letters of recommendation from a pastor, church member and non-family
- Write a two-page essay to Dr. Ingo Sorke, with the following four elements: a) your conversion story, b) current involvement in ministry, c) goals in relation to this program and d) your post-completion plans for ministry.
4) Contact Tony Correa to arrange outreach activity (labs).
Apply at www.swau.edu - Deadline for Fall Semester: March 1 Deadline for Spring Semester November 1