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Graduate Certificate in Christian Studies
 
 
 

The Graduate Certificate in Christian Studies is granted for completing five core courses of the Master of Arts in Theological Studies. In these courses, students will:

  • Develop biblical principles for spiritual formation and discipleship
  • Learn advanced principles of biblical interpretation
  • Study the socio-historical worlds that gave rise to the Old and New Testament
  • Survey the history of Christianity
  • Construct a personal theology of leadership

Students entering the program must have a bachelor’s degree. The Graduate Certificate in Leadership is granted upon completion of 16 credits.

Required courses Credits
BIA5011 Spiritual Formation 2
BIA5013 Theology of Leadership 2
BIA5015 Biblical Hermeneutics 4
BIA5017 Bible in Its World 4
BIA5019 History of Christianity 4

For complete course descriptions, consult the catalog.