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Advanced Certificate in Christian Studies

Advanced Certificate in Christian Studies

Overview

The Advanced Certificate in Christian Studies allows students to broaden from the 8-month Certificate with increased course electives to suit their interests.

Program Sheet

Duration: 16 months*

*Month duration is estimated on average full-time completion rates of 10 courses per 8-month period. Actual completion rates vary based on individual student course loads.

Course Schedule

Courses

Total Credits Required: 34

Intro to Theology

Theology – T101
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Intro to the Old Testament

Bible – B110
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Intro to the New Testament

Bible – B115
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Interpreting the Bible

Bible – B112
3 credits | Prerequisites: none
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Luke – Acts

Bible – B266
3 credits | Prerequisites: B115 or B119

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Personal & Christian Life Management

General – G144
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Worldviews & Contemporary Culture

General – G143
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Foundations of Leadership

General – G149
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Intro to Spiritual Formation

Professional – P146
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Intro to Christian Mission

Professional – P160
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Ministry Formation (Fall, Yr 1)

Professional – P151
1 credit | Prerequisites: none

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Ministry Formation (Winter, Yr 1)

Professional – P152
1 credit | Prerequisites: P151

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Writing for Academic Success I

General – G100
1 credit | Prerequisites: none

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Writing for Academic Success II

General – G200
1 credit | Prerequisites: none

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Second Year Courses

Total Credits Required: 32

Theology I

Theology – T220
3 credits | Prerequisites: T101

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Theology II

Theology – T221
3 credits | Prerequisites: T220

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Pentateuch

Bible – B220
3 credits| Prerequisites: B110 or B119

Bible Elective

Bible
3 credits

History of the Christian Era

General – G110
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Ethics and Morality

General – G230
3 credits | Prerequisites: G143

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Communication Skills

General – G209
3 credits | Prerequisites: B119

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Christianity & The Arts 1

General Elective
3 credits

Open Elective

3 credits

Open Elective

3 credits

Ministry Formation (Fall, Yr 2)

Professional – P251
1 credit | Prerequisites: P152

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Ministry Formation (Winter, Yr 2)

Professional – P252
1 credit | Prerequisites: P251

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The courses for this program can be scheduled in different ways. The above is an example of what the program could look like.