Certificate Program
Certificate in Religious Studies
1. A certificate in Religious Studies will be awarded upon successful completion of twenty-four (24) credit hours, typically 8 courses, taken for credit, to include courses in the areas of biblical studies, theology, Judaic studies, or religious education, or a combination of these. A certificate-seeking student holds regular student status and must follow the regular admission procedures required for degree-seeking students, except that prior college-level work is not required if the student demonstrates aptitude for college work. Courses may be taken at the undergraduate level, or at the graduate level, if the student already has an undergraduate or graduate degree. In that case an official transcript will be required. Courses taken for a Certificate may also be applied toward a degree.
2. If courses are taken at the Certificate tuition level, which later are applied toward a degree, the difference in tuition will have to be paid at the then current rate.
3. Intermediate completion certificates will be awarded to students taking courses for the Certificate program. A Silver Certificate will be awarded for one completed course, a Gold Certificate for three courses, a Platinum Certificate for 6 courses, and a Diamond Certificate for 8 courses.
General Requirements (9 crs.)
Jewish Roots and Foundations of Scripture I,
Jewish Roots and Foundations of Scripture II
Biblical Hermeneutics, OR
Biblical/Messianic Apologetics
Biblical Studies Concentration (15 crs.)
New Testament Survey
Old Testament Survey
xxxxElectives in Biblical Sudies
Theology Concentration (15 crs.)
The Gospels Against their Jewish Backgrounds
xxxxElectives in Theology
Judaic Studies Concentration (15 crs.)
The Gospels Against their Jewish Backgrounds
The History of the Jewish People
xxxxElectives in Judaic Studies
Religious Ed. Concentration (15 crs.)
Philosophy of Religious Education
Teaching Methods for Children and Youth, OR
Teaching the Adult Congregational School Class
xxxxElectives in Religious Education, OR
Youth Ministry
Combination Track (15 crs.):
Those who wish to take courses in more than one concentration may plan with their advisor a specific course of study combining required and elective courses to suit their interests.