EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
Educator Certification
What is a Certified Christian Educator in the PC(USA)?
Christian educators are persons called by God to a ministry of education who demonstrate their faith in and love for Jesus Christ, are dedicated to the life of faith and are serious in purpose, honest in character and joyful in service. It is expected that Christian educators be persons with skills and training in biblical interpretation, Reformed theology, human development, religious education theory and practice, and the polity, programs and mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
For complete information about the process of Educator Certification, courses offered, contacts, and application process, click on the link below which will take you to all of that information on the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) website. The certification process is maintained and controlled by the PCUSA and not APCE.
Educator Certification Courses
There are a total of seven course areas required for educator certification (Presbyterian Polity and Presbyterian Program and Mission are typically taught together as one course). Although taught by a variety of instructors and in different settings, there is standard content for each. You can find the currently available courses here