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.
Program Snapshot
| 9-18 | Credit Hours | 3-6 Classes |
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| $310 | Per Credit Hour | Learn more |
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| Next Start Date | February 3 | |
Train for more faithful service.
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.
learning outcome
- Students will demonstrate graduate-level engagement with church history.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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:
- 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)
Church History faculty include:
Michael A. G. Haykin
Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality
John D. Wilsey
Professor of Church History and Philosophy
Research Interests
History of Religious NationalismChurch History
Religious Liberty
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- Main campus courses
- Hybrid campus intensive options
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