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*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
12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
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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12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
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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14 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
The Certificate in Christian Counseling program focuses on the development of ethical decision-making skills that align with the Christian faith, on top of establishing a strong foundation in counseling principles, skills, and techniques. Whether you are on the mission field, work at a para-church, or are a pastoral staff member, all counselors are likely to face ethical dilemmas in their professions.
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12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
The Christian Foundations Certificate program enables you to explore the rich traditions, theology, and history of the Christian faith from its early beginnings, through the Reformation, and to the present day. Through examining church history and foundational theology, you can gain a biblical understanding of God’s work in the world and how culture has shaped different church traditions.
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12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
Gain a deeper understanding of spiritual formation, curriculum building, and ministry practices to support each generation. This certificate will equip you to develop Biblically rooted programming and curriculum for all generations and intergenerational groups in the local church or other ministry contexts.
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21 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
Through this certificate you’ll evaluate current ethical issues in healthcare, examine the different approaches to bioethics throughout history, and be prepared to engage bioethics challenges within healthcare and contemporary medicine—all from a distinctly Christian perspective.
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12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
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.
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12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
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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12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
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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12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
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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12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
Gain a deeper understanding of leadership practices and enhance your leadership skills in church, ministry or marketplace settings. By specializing in church leadership or executive leadership, you’ll be better equipped to lead teams in your area of focus.
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12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
Understand the emerging bioethics and legal issues related to pro-life advocacy, discern the different approaches to bioethics throughout history, and be equipped to address challenges within emerging pro-life issues from a distinctly Christian perspective. This certificate will further equip professionals working at pro-life advocacy and non-profit organizations and those working in pregnancy centers.
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12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
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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12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
Expand your understanding of teaching methods, spiritual formation, curriculum building, education administration, and ministry teaching practices for each age group. With this certificate you’ll gain a strong foundation of educational ministry practices and have the option to specialize in a higher education administration track.
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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.
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