| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-31 | - |
| 2024-11-15 | - |
| 2025-02-15 | - |
| 2025-05-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Christian Studies is a one-year full-time or part-time program that deepens understanding of the Christian faith and issues of vocation and ministry. It provides a flexible option for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in Christian discipleship and mission. The program requires completion of 11 credits, including required courses in Acts of Piety, Bible Interpretation, and courses in Global Christian Heritage and Theology and Ethics.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Graduate Certificate in Christian Studies (GCCS) is a one-year full-time or several-year part-time program designed to deepen understanding of the Christian faith and issues of vocation and ministry. It provides a flexible option for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in Christian discipleship and mission, regardless of whether they intend to pursue full-time professional Christian service. The program nurtures a life of discipleship and mission, enabling participants to develop a knowledge base, skill set, and multicultural sensitivities essential for understanding and applying the Christian faith in a hurting world.
Outline:
The GCCS program requires completion of 11 credits, comprising:
- Required Courses:
- Acts of Piety (THEO 6001) (2 credits)
- Bible I - Interpreting and Teaching Christian Scripture (THEO 6010) (3 credits)
- At least one course in the Global Christian Heritage sequence (3 credits)
