Writing as Ministry Certificate
The written word is a powerful undercurrent flowing through Quaker history. We offer the Writing as Ministry Certificate to help writers develop a vital ministry in this field.
The certificate is designed for those who are engaged in writing as a vocation, and for those who are interested in exploring this powerful public ministry. Studies span the practice of writing for multiple genres, as well as understanding writing in a theological, biblical and historical context.
ABOUT THE WRITING AS MINISTRY CERTIFICATE
The program consists of six courses and can be completed within two years.
Core courses:
- Writing Seminar
- Capstone
Required ancillary courses (choose three):
- Writing the Story
- Creative Non-Fiction
- Public Theology
- Writing for God and God’s People
- Special Topics (i.e. Writing Mental Illness and Writing as Craft and Mindfulness)
Required intro course from another field of study (choose one):
- BS 101 – Introduction to Old Testament History and Literature
- BS 102 – Introduction to New Testament History and Literature
- HS 101 – History of Christianity I
- HS 102 – History of Christianity II
- PJ 101 – Introduction to Peace and Justice
- TS 101 – Introduction to Theological Reflection
Our faculty
This certificate program is led by Ben Brazil, assistant professor and director of the Ministry as Writing program.
Next steps
Ministry isn’t just a vocation or a calling—it’s a way of being in this world, seeking to make it whole. ESR is ready to support you in answering your own call to ministry, whatever shape it takes.