Steve Prost: A Military Chaplain Undertakes a PhD at TEDS
Jan 31, 2025
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*1st to 12th credit hours
*1st to 12th credit hours
Study in-person and live alongside the TEDS student community
Earn your degree on-campus while having online courses available for part of your degree
Complete the coursework at your most convenient time
Learn how to read, translate and understand scripture in its original language
Gain a solid foundation of theology and biblical interpretation with the option to choose your area of focus ranging from church history, systematic theology, New Testament, Old Testament, and more. This certificate is a building block for our MA in Theological Studies program.
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Gain a deeper understanding of spiritual formation, stewarding a ministry team, curriculum building, church leadership and administration, roles of family in spiritual development and intergenerational, family, and children’s ministry care. This certificate will equip you to serve children and families in the local church and ministry contexts.
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By studying the theology and history of evangelism and missions around the world you will gain a strong foundation of anthropology, discipleship practices and practical evangelism methods which will enrich your ministry abilities both in the United States and around the world. This program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to enhance their ministry capabilities, both in the United States and internationally. Through an exploration of theological foundations and historical precedents, you can develop a strong foundation that empowers them to engage in meaningful cross-cultural interactions and effectively share the message of their faith, making a positive impact in diverse communities globally.
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Learn how to faithfully counsel, teach, support, and guide your brothers and sisters in Christ as they seek to be transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Through this certificate you’ll explore ministry practices, counseling techniques, socio-cultural impacts on ministry, church leadership development, and building biblical curriculum.
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Learn to read, translate, and comprehend the New Testament scripture by reading it in its original language. Understanding the Bible in its original language will deepen your preaching, teaching, and interpretation of the New Testament and the Septuagint.
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Learn to read, translate, and understand the Old Testament scripture by reading it in its original language. Understanding the Bible in its original language will deepen your exegetical study and applications of the Old Testament, making you a better preacher, teacher, and interpreter.
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The Certificate in Preaching is designed for those who desire further understanding of and proficiency in the preaching of the Scriptures to God’s people for God’s glory. It may also be used by those who may not possess a baccalaureate degree but wish to demonstrate the ability to complete a master’s program in a ministerial discipline. Admission to the certificate does not ensure admissions to a Trinity degree program; however, it is designed so that courses completed may apply toward a future TEDS degree.
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TOTAL: 12hrs.
Gain a deeper understanding of the Bible by studying the Old Testament and the New Testament history, writings, and authors. Develop a Christ-centered approach to reading, interpreting, and applying scripture faithfully through courses on theology and biblical interpretation.
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Ministry Directors who don't have formal theological education, but are passionate about serving the Lord faithfully and want to continue to grow in the ministry.
Discipleship or Small Group leaders who want to dig deeper and invest in richer scriptural knowledge.
Retired or retiring member who is looking for something to delve into their next phase of life.
Pastors who already have a Master’s degree but want more equipping, maybe in original language work or counseling skills.
Young men and women who feel the Lord leading them to prayerfully prepare for a lifetime of ministry.
Medical or legal professional who wants to infuse their faith into their current vocation in a deeper way.
Whether you study in-person or online, you will have access to our world-class theological library that will help you study with rigor and depth.
We have offices dedicated to caring for you as a person, helping you in your studies, and helping you find a job.
Because our standard of education is recognized by our accreditors, all courses taken at TEDS are transferable to other institutions of higher education.
Our faculty have achieved the highest academic levels and have professional experience in their fields.