| 9-18 | Credit Hours | 3-6 Classes |
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Through the Graduate Certificate in Ethics and Public Theology, students gain an understanding of how to interpret culture and to apply a Christian worldview to issues such as those related to science, philosophy, visual arts, film, critical thinking, law and government, and ethics.
Students pursuing Ethics and Public Theology with the Southern M.Div. may complete a 9 hour Graduate Certificate, or an 18 hour Advanced Graduate Certificate en route to their degree.
Choose any 3 courses. Students pursuing the Advanced Graduate Certificate will take all 6 courses:
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
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| 28984 | Augustine and the Political Order | 3 |
| 29350 | History of Christian Ethics | 3 |
| 29370 | Moral Theory | 3 |
| 29477 | Studies in Ethics | 3 |
| 29700 | Public Theology | 3 |
| 29860 | Sexual Ethics | 3 |
Through the Graduate Certificate and Advanced Graduate Certificate in Ethics and Public Theology, students gain an understanding of how to interpret culture and to apply a Christian worldview to issues such as those related to science, philosophy, visual arts, film, critical thinking, law and government, and ethics.
Graduate Certificates are only open to M.Div. students. Every M.Div. at Southern Seminary combines a robust core of biblical and theological studies plus missions, evangelism, and ministry courses to ensure students are prepared for a variety of ministry roles.
Graduate Certificates are open to M.Div. students or alumni.
Students may apply for the Master of Divinity with an accredited bachelor’s degree (in any field/major). It is not required that applicants have an academic background in biblical or ministry studies.
Click here to learn more or start your application.
Graduate Certificates are meant to prepare students for specific ministry roles in conjunction with the Master of Divinity. Therefore, only students enrolled in the M.Div. may pursue Graduate Certificates.
Students who already hold a M.Div. degree may apply for and pursue additional Graduate Certificates.
The following students are eligible to apply for and pursue stand-alone Graduate Certificates:
The application for Graduate Certificates comprises of:
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