Christian Studies
This 8-credit hour (plus 1 field education credit) certificate is a basic orientation to Christian thought, spirituality, and practice at the master’s level.
Certificate Requirements
Required Course (1 Credit Hour):
One of the Following (3 Credit Hours):
| BIBL 5240 | New Testament 1: The Texts & Their World | 3 |
| BIBL 5210 | Old Testament 1: Pentateuch & Interpretation | 3 |
| HSTY 5210 | Christian History 1: the Early Church to the Early Reformation (1-16c) | 3 |
| THEO 5110 | Christian Theology | 3 |
One of the Following (3 Credit Hours):
| MNST | Ministry Elective | |
| | Or | |
| CEDF | Christian Education and Formation Elective | |
Student may take any 3-credit-hour course in the ministry or Christian education field that does not have a pre-requisite.
One of the Following (1 Credit Hour):
| SPFM 5201 | Journey: The Story of Our Lives | 1 |
| SPFM 5211 | Intercultural Spirituality: Praying Together | 1 |
Required Field Education Course (1 Field Education Hour):