Graduate Certificate in Ethics and Public Theology

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Program Snapshot

9-18 Credit Hours 3-6 Classes
$310 Per Credit Hour Learn more
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Next Start Date December 2

Engage the culture with a compelling Christian understanding of the world.

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.

Serve the church. Engage the culture.

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:

Graduate Certificate in Ethics and Public Theology
Course Number Description Credit Hours
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

Learning Outcome

  • Students will be able to apply Scripture, theology, and church history to contemporary ethical issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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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:

  • M.Div. alumni of Southern Seminary
  • M.Div. alumni of other ATS-accredited seminaries

The application for Graduate Certificates comprises of:

  • The full, online application
  • Official transcripts of your M.Div.
  • Pastoral recommendation from your current church (provided in the application)

Ethics and Public Theology faculty includes:

Andrew T. Walker

Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology

Timothy Paul Jones

C. Edwin Gheens Professor of Christian Family Ministry

Jason Thacker

Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Ethics

Resources as a Southern Seminary student

Academic Support

Access academic advising, writing assistance, language tutoring and more as a Southern Seminary online or on-campus student.

Flexible Course Options

With multiple course delivery options you’ll find classes that fit around your schedule.

  • 100% online degrees
  • Main campus courses
  • Hybrid campus intensive options

Financial Aid

We are committed to making your education affordable. Our Financial Aid office can connect you with institutional & outside sources of aid.

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