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Be trained to defend the Christian faith with courses grounded in a biblical worldview. This Graduate Certificate is for anyone who is interested in making practical application of apologetics in both local church and cross-cultural ministry contexts.
Students pursuing Apologetics and Philosophy 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 choose 6 courses:
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
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| 28500 | Christian Philosophy | 3 |
| 28550 | Christian Philosophy: Worldview Analysis | 3 |
| 28660 | History and Methods of Apologetics | 3 |
| 28677 | Studies in Apologetics | 3 |
| 28720 | Problem of Evil | 3 |
| 28730 | History of the Bible | 3 |
| 28970 | Logic | 3 |
The Graduate Certificate and Advanced Graduate Certificate in Apologetics and Philosophy will prepare students who wish to specialize in apologetics or serve in apologetic-related ministries within the local church or para-church organizations.
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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