Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Project Information

• Initiative: Individual School Grant (ISG)
• Project Title: Ignite: Microcredentials for Ministry
• Project Description: The Ignite: Microcredentials for Ministry Program is a new non-degree training initiative at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary designed to equip lay pastors and ministry leaders with the skills and theological grounding needed to serve 21st-century churches and communities. Built for those already engaged in ministry or preparing to answer a call, this program offers short-term, online microcredentials in ministry—stackable sets of courses designed to develop practical competencies in preaching, pastoral care, theological teaching, and more.
• Project Area: Church vitality and equipping lay leaders | Competency-based models | Congregational and denominational collaborations | Diversifying students and curricula | Non-degree and continuing/lifelong learning | Non-residential education | Student affordability and resourcing | Technological intervention | Upskilling pastoral and ministerial leaders | Marketing and recruitment | Organizational partnerships and networks
• Project Start Date: 25-Oct-01
• Project End Date: 30-Dec-31
• Project Amount: $1,000,000