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Trinity Evangelical Divinity School provides theological education and ministry training that equips you to serve God with wisdom and grace, in truth and love. Our world-renowned faculty are deeply invested in teaching and mentoring students, immediately welcoming you into a community of servant-leaders making an impact on the world in the name of Jesus Christ.
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Our Certificates
Biblical and Theological Studies
12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
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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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- Biblical Studies
- Theological Studies
- Electives
Children and Family Ministry
12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
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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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Featured Courses
- Teaching and Learning
- Educational Ministry
- Christian Leadership
- Christian Formation & Journey
- Children in the Church
- Nurturing Families in the Church
Christian Counseling
14 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
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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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Featured Courses
- Counseling Skills Training
- Group Counseling
- Introduction to Biblical Theology
- Counseling Strategies: Theory, Treatment, and Technique
- Career Counseling
Christian Foundations
12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
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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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Featured Courses
- Introduction to Biblical Theology
- Theology 1: The God of the Gospel: From the Father
- Theology 2: The Gospel of God: Through the Son
- Theology 3: The People of God: Through the Holy Spirit
Educational Ministries
12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
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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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Featured Courses
- Educational Ministry
- Christian Leadership
- Christian Formation & Journey
- Youth and Emerging Adults in the Church
- Children in the Church
- Nurturing Families in the Church
- Program Planning Dynamics in the Church
Hippocratic Healthcare Ethics
21 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
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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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Featured Courses
- Bioethics and Cultural Engagement
- Christian Hippocratism
- Introduction to Bioethics: Foundations and Methods
- Life and Death Bioethics
- Biotechnology and Emerging Technology Ethics
- Research Ethics
Leadership in Missions
12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
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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.
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Featured Courses
- Theology of Mission & Evangelism
- Global Mission and the Local Church
- Evangelism and the Local Church
- History of the Expansion of Christianity
- Anthropology for Ministry
- World Religions
- Missional Church
Ministry Care
12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
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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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Featured Courses
- Intro to Counseling Ministries
- Educational Ministry
- Understanding the Social and Cultural Contexts of Ministry
- Spiritual Formation for Ministry
- Christian Worship
New Testament Greek
12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
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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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Featured Courses
- Beginning Greek 1
- Beginning Greek 2
- Greek Exegesis 1
- Greek Exegesis 2
Old Testament Hebrew
12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
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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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Featured Courses
- Elementary Hebrew I
- Elementary Hebrew II
- Elementary Hebrew III
- Hebrew Exegesis I
- Hebrew Exegesis II
Organizational Leadership
12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
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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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Available Tracks
- Local Church Tracks (Masters Level)
- Executive Leadership Track (Doctoral Level)
Pro-Life Advocacy and Engagement
12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
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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.
COURSEWORK
Featured Courses
- Introduction to Bioethics: Foundations and Methods
- Bioethics and Cultural Engagement
- Life and Death Bioethics
- The Right to Life and the Law
- The Public Policy Context
- Christian Hippocratism
- Bioethics and Emerging Technology Ethics
Scripture
12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
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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.
COURSEWORK
Featured Courses
- Introduction to Biblical Theology
- Intro to the Old Testament 1
- Intro to the Old Testament 2
- Intro to the New Testament 1
- Intro to the New Testament 2
Teaching and Learning
12 CREDITS | 1 YEAR
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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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Available Tracks
- Master’s Level
- Doctoral Level
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