Answer the call to plant churches and make disciples.
The Graduate Certificate in World Religions is designed for students interested in cross-cultural missions work.
Program Snapshot
| 9 | Credit Hours | 3 Classes |
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| $310 | Per Credit Hour | Learn more |
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| Next Start Date | February 3 | |
Prepare for more faithful service
Students interested in studying World Religions with the Southern M.Div. may complete a 9 hour Graduate Certificate en route to their degree.
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
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| 32900 | Cults and Minority Religions in America | 3 |
| 32977 | Studies in World Religions | 3 |
| 32980 | World Religions and Christian Mission | 3 |
Learning Outcome
- Students will demonstrate graduate-level engagement with world religions.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Graduate Certificate in World Religions will prepare students to serve in cross-cultural missions ministry.
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.
Students with an accredited bachelor’s degree (in any field/major) are eligible to apply for the M.Div. and this Graduate Certificate. 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)
World Religions faculty includes:
George H. Martin
Professor of Christian Missions and World Religions
J. Keith McKinley
Associate Professor of Christian Missions
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- 100% online degrees
- Main campus courses
- Hybrid campus intensive options
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