Engage in the study of Church History and legacies of Christian faithfulness.
The Graduate Certificate in Church History allows students to take dive deep into specific individuals and eras that impacted the Christian church as we know it today.
9-18 | Credit Hours | 3-6 Classes |
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$310 | Per Credit Hour | Learn more |
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Next Start Date | December 2 |
The Graduate Certificate in Church History allows students to take dive deep into specific individuals and eras that impacted the Christian church as we know it today.
Students pursuing studies in Church History 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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25177 | Studies in Church History | 3 |
25215 | The Cappadocian Achievement | 3 |
25230 | Early Christian Spirituality | 3 |
25235 | Theology of Augustine | 3 |
25270 | Studies in Patristic Christianity | 3 |
25820 | Puritanism | 3 |
25830 | Christianity and the Enlightenment | 3 |
25920 | Calvin and the Reformed Tradition | 3 |
26100 | History of the Baptists | 3 |
26420 | Jonathan Edwards and Andrew Fuller | 3 |
26610 | American Patriotism and Theology | 3 |
42710 | The Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting | 3 |
Not all courses will be offered in an academic year.
The Graduate Certificate and Advanced Graduate Certificate in Church History will allow students to dive deep into specific individuals and eras that impacted the Christian church as we know it today.
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:
The application for Graduate Certificates comprises of:
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