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The Biblical Spirituality certificate allows students to explore Christian life and spirituality through practical experiences and biblical, historical, and theological reflection on the ways God transforms believers in holiness and maturity.
Students pursuing studies in Biblical Spirituality 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 6 courses:
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
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| 25230 | Early Christian Spirituality | 3 |
| 26720 | Classics of Christian Devotion | 3 |
| 27430 | Models of Sanctification | 3 |
| 40150 | Personal Spiritual Disciplines | 3 |
| 40151 | Personal Spiritual Disciplines II: Prayer and Disciple-Making | 3 |
| 40155 | Congregational Spiritual Disciplines | 3 |
| 40160 | Great Christian Lives | 3 |
| 40165 | Evangelical and Baptist Spirituality | 3 |
| 40170 | The Psalms and Christian Spirituality | 3 |
| 40175 | Medieval and Reformation Spirituality | 3 |
| 40177 | Studies in Biblical Spirituality | 3 |
| 40180 | Spiritual Awakening and Revival | 3 |
| 40185 | Evangelical and Puritan Spirituality | 3 |
| 40195 | Great Missionary Lives | 3 |
The Biblical Spirituality certificate allows students to explore Christian life and spirituality through practical experiences and biblical, historical, and theological reflection on the ways God transforms believers in holiness and maturity. This certificate is for students wanting to better understand, practice, and lead others in the journey of discipleship and spiritual growth and will also prepare students for advanced theological studies.
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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