CERTIFICATE IN
THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
Online | Deerfield, IL
Our Certificate in Theological Studies allows you to choose what master’s-level courses you need in order to strengthen your ministry. And since it is available at our Deerfield campus, entirely online, and through our extension sites, you gain another layer of flexibility. You may be a leader who wants to grow in your teaching ability, or at a career transition and wondering about going into ministry. Or you may want to improve at what you’re already doing. Whatever work you’ve been given, our Certificate program can help you do it better. TEDS is known for its world-class faculty who will instruct and interact with you throughout your program of study.
The Certificate in Theological Studies is 21 credit hours which consists of 3 hours of Biblical Studies, 3 hours of Theological Studies, and 15 hours of Electives. An admissions counselor will help you customize a unique program of courses to fit your interests.
Biblical and Theological Studies
| Course | Title | Credits |
| ST 5201 | Theology 1: The God of the Gospel | 3 hours |
| ST 5202 | Theology 2: The Gospel of God | 3 hours |
| NT 5000 | Introduction to the New Testament | 3 hours |
| OT 5000 | Introduction to the Old Testament | 4 hours |
Spiritual Formation
| Course | Title | Credits |
| PT 7280 | Christian Worship | 3 hours |
| EM 5100 | Educational Ministries and Leadership | 3 hours |
| PT 5100 | Spiritual Formation for Ministry | 2 hours |
| ID 5000 | Biblical Theology and Interpretation | 3 hours |
Missions, Evangelism, and Discipleship
| Course | Title | Credits |
| EM 5100 | Educational Ministries and Leadership | 3 hours |
| ME 5000 | Foundations of Christian Mission | 2 hours |
| ME 6760 | Theology of Mission and Evangelism | 3 hours |
| ME 6410 | History of the Expansion of Christianity | 3 hours |
Ministry Leadership
| Course | Title | Credits |
| PT 7280 | Christian Worship | 3 hours |
| PT 6500 | Money and Ministry | 3 hours |
| EM 5210 | Christian Leadership and Administration | 3 hours |
| EM 5125 | Teaching and Learning | 2 hours |
PREREQUISITES
Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree (or the educational equivalent) from a recognized, accredited institution.
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