The Certificate in Christian Studies
Purposes of the Certificate
The Certificate in Christian Studies is designed for persons who desire to take seminary course work but are not eligible or do not wish to enroll in a degree program but who wish to experience seminary course work or to clarify their ministry calling.
Admission Requirements and Prerequisites
Certificate in Christian Studies applicants should possess a baccalaureate degree, or the educational equivalent, from a recognized accredited institution. If an applicant has completed at least 60 semester hours of undergraduate work and possesses life experience that has prepared him or her for graduate study, admission may be granted.
Completion Requirements
The following requirements must be met to complete the Certificate program:
- Complete a minimum of 24 semester hours through Trinity with a cumulative grade point average for program course work of at least 2.0, with no course work graded below a "C-" applicable to the Certificate.
- All course work applicable to the Certificate must be completed within a ten-year period.
- Application for Certificate completion should be made one calendar year prior to the intended May, August, or December completion date through the filing of the graduation application form in the Records Office. This initiates the processes related to completion and serves to advise you of the requirements necessary for Certificate completion.
- Evidence of Christian life and character and recommendation accordingly by faculty.
- Completion of all requirements required by the catalog curricula in effect at the time of initial enrollment.
- Settlement of all financial obligations to Trinity and any other ACTS seminaries with the accounting office.
Certificate Curriculum
The program combines course work throughout the curriculum. Participants are encouraged to select a breadth of courses from the various departments of the divinity school. The Certificate may be completed by two semesters of full-time course work or by part-time enrollment. While courses are offered at the Florida Regional Center, some of the course work may be completed through Distance Education. All course work must be completed through Trinity. No specific courses are required for the Certifcate in Christian Studies.
Christian Studies Courses
Total hours required 24 semester hours
Fees and Expenses